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Step 1:
First, make a 2-2-2 unit. I am using stainless, copper and brass, for ease of identification. You don't need to, it just helps the explanation process.

Step 2:
Now, fold one of the the brass rings under the steel rings, and one above them, leaving them sticking out somewhat.

Step 3:
Hook a steel ring through the brass rings, but in-between the copper rings. Do NOT close it.

Step 4:
Put two closed brass rings on this open ring. Close the stainless ring.

Step 5:
Double that steel ring, and put two copper rings on those two brass rings. At this point, you are essentially back at step 1.

Step 6:
Like in step 2, fold one of the farthest right rings under the second to the right rings and one above them.

Step 7:
Put a steel ring through the copper rings, and do NOT close it.

Step 8:
Again, put two closed rings on the open one, and close it. Double this steel ring.

Step 9:
Add on two rings to the farthest right rings.

To continue, repeat steps 5-9.
As you can see, 16 gauge 1/4" rings are too loose, causing rings to flop easily, like here.

To rectify this, you could make the two connecting rings 3, like this:

Or use a lower AR:

There are many fun things to do with Byzantine, like moebiusing the rings.

or doing a 3 connecter moebius: (yes, I know the picture is a bit fuzzy)

Also try using beads on wire for connecters, or other redundant things.
Have fun with this cool weave!
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