This is probably why I resurrected this ancient art, it goes against what everyone else is doing and challenges modern day ideas and beliefs, although not openly as some believers do. I do this for self enjoyment relaxation and also a bit of spare money now and then when I do sell some of my work.
I say when I do because there is not a constant demand from people for chainmaille works such as jewelry, this is also my reason for starting my blacksmithing. This to is an ancient art in which time and effort make up the body of what is produced unlike today.
The general trend for me is the love of manipulating metal. Metal as it is is unyielding, strong and dull in its pure form, but in the hands of someone who knows how to treat the metal and how to work it it goes from dull and solid to something that flows as if life has been breathed into it by the smith. Chunks elongate to form knives, swords, tools, decorations and even clothing and jewelry. All of this from one material is simply wondrous but the journey towards it is even more so.
