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Maille Code V2.0
Article © MAIL User: anon

Version 2.0 of Maille Code (3/7/09)

My maille code is


Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj Dcejt Xa6g14 S07 Hc

This is how it works

CODE TYPE

Maille Code

[code type]=Maille Code
Tells people which form of the code is being used (I'm planing to do other variations such as a Wire code
and a Personal code to include other info etc)


V - VERSION

Maille Code V2.0

V[number]=V2.0
Shows which version of the code was used. In this case 2.0, 2 for the major revision number
and 0 for the minor revision number.


T - TOTAL RING COUNT

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2

T[number.number]=T5.2 (20,000 to 29,999 rings)
Total ring Count gives a rough estimate as to the total number of rings you have woven.
The first number used is the number of digits in your ring count,
eg 876 is made up of three digits, so the first number used is 3.
The second number used is the first digit
eg the first digit of 876 is 8 so the second number is 8
so for 876 you would put T3.8


R - RING COUNT OF LARGEST PROJECT

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5

R[number.number]=R4.5 (5,000 to 5,999 rings)
Ring Count gives a rough estimate as to the number of rings you have woven in your largest project.
The first number used is the number of digits in your ring count,
eg 876 is made up of three digits, so the first number used is 3.
The second number used is the first digit
eg the first digit of 876 is 8 so the second number is 8
so for 876 you would put R3.8


E - EARNING STATUS

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p

E[actual earning code].[intended earning code]=Eo.p (occasional with hopes to become part-time)
Earning code give an idea of the commercial role maille plays in the maker's life

Earning Code List

f = full-time, maille making is run as a full time business
p = part-time, maille making is run as a part time business
o = occasional, there is the occasional sale
n = non commercial, maille is not sold for profit


F - FAVORITE WEAVE

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2

F[weave code]=Fj12.2 (Japanese 12 in 2)
Favorite weave indicates your preferred weave, using a Weave Code.
If your favorite weave is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.

Weave Code List

byz = Byzantine
ds = Dragonscale
eur = European weaves in general
eX.Y = European X in Y (eg e4.1 = European 4 in 1)
fpX.Y = Full Persian X in Y
hd = Hoodoo
hpX.Y = Half Persian X in Y
hyb = Hybrid weaves in general
jap = Japanese weaves in general
jpl = Jens Pind Linkage
jX.Y = Japanese X in Y
orb = Orbital weaves in general
per = Persian weaves in general
spi = Spiral weaves in general


M - FAVORITE MATERIAL

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s

M[material code].[variation code(s)]=MFe.s (Stainless Steel)
Material indicates your preferred material using a Material Code and Variation Codes.
If your favorite material or variation is not listed please let me know
and I'll consider adding it to the list.

Material Code List

Al = Aluminum
Ag = Silver
Au = Gold
Br = Brass
Bz = Bronze
Cu = Copper
Fe = Iron/Steel
In = Inconel
Mg = Magnesium
Nb = Niobium
Ni = Nickel
Rb = Rubber
Ti = Titanium
*c = Craft Wire
*p = Plastic
*w = Wood


Variation Code List

a = anodized (only if Material is NOT Ag)
a = argentium (only if Material is Ag)
b = blackened
c = colored
e = etched
f = filled
g = galvanized
m = mild
e = enameled
o = oxidized
p = plated
r = riveted
s = stainless (Only if Material is Fe)
s = sterling (Only if Material is Ag)
t = twisted
y = fine
@ = split-ring
$ = scales

So for Blackened Stainless Steel Fe.bs


W - WINDING TECHNIQUE

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i

W[winding technique code(s)]=Wg$i (Power wind with glove, buy rings and hand wind with improvised objects)
Winding techniques lists the ways you regularly wind your coils, (please list from most used to least)
If your winding technique is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.

Winding Technique List

s = I power wind using a safer system (wire feeder)
g = I power wind using a glove
h = I power wind using my bare hand
c = I hand wind using a crank setup
m = I hand wind using a hand mandrel
i = I hand wind using an improvised object
$ = I buy coils/rings so I don't need to wind


C - CUTTING TECHNIQUE

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es

C[cutting technique code(s)]=Cp$es (Powered System, pre-Cut, end cutters and score & twist)
Cutting techniques lists the ways you regularly cut your coils, (please list from most used to least)
If your cutting technique is not listed please let me know and I'll consider adding it to the list.

Cutting Technique List

a = I use aviation snips
b = I use bolt cutters
c = I use side-cutters
d = I use diagonal cutters
e = I use end cutters
j = I use a jump-ringer or similar device
p = I use a powered system unlike a jump-ringer
s = I use the score and twist method
w = I use a jewelers saw or similar
$ = I buy pre-cut rings.


G - GAUGES OF WIRE USED

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5

G[smallest gauge used]-[largest gauge used]=G0.5-1.5 (from 0.5mm to 1.5mm)
Gauge lists the thinnest and thickest wires you have used in mm.
You can use SWG - AWG - Metric
if you need to convert to mm


I - RANGE OF INNER DIAMETERS USED IN MILLIMETERS

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8

I[smallest id used]/[largest id used]=I1.2-10.8 (from 1.2mm down to 10.8mm)
Id lists the smallest and largest ID you have used in mm.
You can use SWG - AWG - Metric
if you need to convert to mm


N - NUMBER OF WEAVES MADE AND MASTERED

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16

N[number].[number]=N16.16 (made 16 weaves from the list, mastered 16 of those)
The first number is the number of weaves on the Weave List you have done,
the second number is the number of weaves on the Weave List you can do
from scratch without needing assistance (such as refering to a tutorial)

Weave List as at 3/7/09

Box Chain
Byzantine
Captured Inverted Roundmaille (CIR)
Celtic Filigree
Celtic Visions
Dragon scale
Elf Sheet
Elf Weave
European 4 in 1
European 6 in 1
European 8 in 1
Full Persian 4 in 1
Full Persian 6 in 1
Half Persian 3 in 1
Half Persian 3 Sheet 6
Half Persian 3 Sheet 4
Inverted Round
Japanese 3 in 1
Japanese 4 in 1
Japanese 6 in 1
JPL 3
Kingsmaille
Louhi
Mobius Ball
Orchid
Roundmaille
Spiral 4-1
Spiral 6-1
Turkish Round
Viperscale
Voodoo

P - PREFERED FORM OF MAILLE

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj

P[type code]=Pj (jewelery)
Indicates your favorite form of maille

Type List

a = Armor
c = Clothing
d = Decorative works
j = Jewelry
n = no preference
s = Sculpture
t = trimmings & accessories
w = Weaponry


D - PROJECT TYPES DONE

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj Dcejt

D[type codes(s)]=Dcejt (clothing, equipment, jewelry and trimmings & accessories)
Types of maille projects you have completed.

Type List

a = Armor
c = Clothing
d = Decorative works
e = Equipment (Created tools/equipment to help make maille)
j = Jewelry
s = Sculpture
t = trimmings & accessories
w = Weaponry


X- EXTRA CONTRIBUTIONS

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj Dcejt Xa6g14

X(a[number])(g[number])(t[number])(w[number])=Xa6g14 (6 Articles, 14 Gallery Pictures, 0 Published, 0 Tutorials and 0 new Weaves)
The number of contributions you have made to web-sites and publications, if the same material has been submitted to multiple sites please only count that as one submission. Please omit any category where you have made no submissions.

Category list

a[number] = articles submitted to websites
g[number] = gallery pictures submitted to websites
p[number] = submissions published in publications other than web-sites
t[number] = tutorials submitted to websites
w[number] = new weaves submitted to websites


S - STARTED MAILLING IN

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj Dcejt Xa6g14 S07

S[yy]=S07 (2007)
Started mailling in year (use 2 digits)


H - HELPED CREATE MAILLE CODE BY

Maille Code V2.0 T5.2 R4.5 Eo.p Fj12.2 MFe.s Wg$i Cp$es G0.5-1.5 I1.2-10.8 N16.16 Pj Dcejt Xa6g14 S07 Hc

H[help code]=Hc (Created the maille code)
Bonus Code segment for those who have contributed, use the most relevant code for you level of contribution.

Help List
c = Created the maille code
i = Submitted ideas for the maille code
m = Multiple complete sections of maille code submited and used
n = not yet contributed to the code
p = Posted in the maille code thread
s = Submitted a complete section of maille code
u = One complete section of maille code submited and used


Thanks to everyone who has used the code.
And special thanks to all those who have contributed to the code.
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