Take a look at this killer Monarch bracelet — perfect for yourself or the man on your Christmas list. Transformed from the popular Kingsmaille style, making it a compelling, masculine piece that is worn with pride.

Steel your Style with this bold, majestic bracelet. Handmade, built to last stainless steel, this bracelet is guaranteed to attract attention.

Set up your work space so that you are in a comfortable position. Your tools and rings are ready at hand and your light fixture is set up with the key ring cables.

You have the proper pliers for the piece you are working on — smaller rings call for smaller pliers. If you are selling this piece, use a tool dip to help protect from slippage. Glasses, loupes or a magnifying lamp will give you greater ease and control.

Start with rings that compose the main structure of your piece. Check your aspect ratio so you save time not having to redo work. Keep rings separated in containers — they tend to look the same size when you stare at them long enough.

Make sure you have your head in the game. Because of the nature of chainmaille — the pattern repeats giving you that hypnotic effect — at first you will see only a tangled mess of rings. Relax. A concentrated effort will keep you safe from slippage and have you in a near meditative state, freeing your thoughts to wander where they will.