This is a chainmail piece that I have been referring to as a crosshatch top. There may be a more correct term for this style, however I am not aware of it. It is composed of two main pieces, a choker (featured standalone in a previous post) and two chestpieces. These two parts are connected with a set of magnetic clasps. Traditional clasps are connected in-line with the magnetic clasps when greater stability is required. There are two kinds of magnetic clasp featured, as I have been prototyping stronger magnetic clasps. The large, round magnetic clasps are stronger than the earlier small angular ones. The round variety also swivels, preventing tangles in the connection. The majority of the chainmail is bright aluminum, not anodized. Small rubber rings are used around the edge of the chestpieces to create a gather. Traditional clasps are used around the back of the choker and the back of the two chestpieces. The clasp around the back provides sizing and tension options. Overall, the magnetic clasps on this piece were an experiment in ease of use for clasps, and could also be used by a burlesque dancer or similar. So far this prototype has not been successful, as the magnets are still too weak for real-world use. Further attempts could utilize electromagnets or other novel electronic clasping. The magnet enclosures are made of 3D printed PLA plastic.
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