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Gilroyed's chainmail products at a trade show display Scott Gilroyed

In the Middle Ages, chainmail was a common part of a soldier’s day. Nowadays, whether it’s for cosplayers or a fashion statement, chainmail has made a comeback. Scott Gilroyed from Niverville has been meticulously handcrafting chainmail pieces since 2006. 

Gilroyed makes chainmail jewellery such as bracelets and necklaces. He also creates armour, chainmail bikinis, and dresses. 

“I had a friend at my place of work who also made chainmail, so I asked him to teach me, and here I am ten years later,” says Gilroyed. 

The look of chainmail jewellery is quite unique. Creating it, not surprisingly, is also highly time-consuming. “Most bracelets take me about 30 minutes. However, some can take up to eight hours. Necklaces take anywhere from two to ten hours and chainmail armour can take up to 100 hours to complete.” 

Gilroyed has brought his creations to trade shows in the past, to display all of his talented pieces. “I sell to all types of people, from executives to rock festival attendees, from adults to children, to gamers and little old ladies.” 

Gilroyed works a full-time job at Custom Interconnect Assemblies creating wire harnesses for tractors, trailers, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The chainmail, which he makes out of his home, is done in his free time. 

“Lucky for me, all I need is a small space in a closet for some storage and a flat surface to work on,” Gilroyed says. “I make it in front of the TV, camping, or just hanging out at the mall.” 

 

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