Northern Maille

10/25/2026

⚔️ A New Upgrade for Our Warriors! ⚔️

The forge has been improved! Northern Maille has upgraded from 925 sterling silver earwires to titanium earwires for our earrings.

🛡️ Why titanium?
Titanium is widely considered the gold standard for sensitive ears thanks to its excellent biocompatibility and low risk of allergic reactions.

⚒️ What does this mean for you?
Despite upgrading to a more expensive material, there will be NO increase in our earring prices! You’ll get the benefit of this upgrade without paying a single coin more.

While no earwire material can guarantee a 100% reaction-free experience for everyone, I’ve taken another step to reduce the risk of irritation as much as I possibly can.

Your comfort matters, and I’m always looking for ways to make Northern Maille’s handmade creations better for the warriors who wear them.

Thank you for supporting my small business and allowing me to keep improving what I do. May your maille be strong and your ears be happy! 🖤🧡

⚔️ Northern Maille
Handmade chainmail for modern warriors.

10/19/2026

⚔️ A Thank You to a Few Good Neighbors! ⚔️

Every now and then, someone reminds you that the world is a little smaller and a little friendlier than you might think.

A huge thank-you to Ashley Burdick and her team at Ashley Burdick - State Farm Insurance Agent in Rice Lake! They saw the newspaper article about Northern Maille and sent me a “You’re Kind of a Big Deal” card, along with the actual newspaper clippings!

That little gesture meant a lot to me. When you're a small business owner, you spend countless hours making your products, setting up at markets, and trying to build something of your own. It's pretty special when people take the time to recognize that effort and celebrate a little victory with you.

It's one of the reasons I love having locally based insurance agents and supporting local businesses. You're not just another name on a screen or a number in a system. You're part of a community, and sometimes that means people go out of their way to cheer you on, even when they don't have to.

Around here, being a good neighbor still means something. And that's worth more than a chest full of silver!

From my little corner of the realm, thank you, Ashley and the whole team, for the thoughtful surprise and the encouragement. It put a smile on my face and reminded me why supporting the people who support our local community matters so much.

May your halls be full, your shields hold strong, and your good deeds return to you tenfold! 🛡️

— The Northern Mailler 🛡

10/16/2026

⚒️ A Brief Respite for the Mailler! ⚒️

The forge is still burning, but Northern Maille is taking a little time away from the market trail!

After a busy season of markets, it's time to restock the wares, craft some new treasures, and prepare for the next gathering. I'll be taking a short break from markets, but fear not, fellow travelers! Northern Maille shall return to the market trail in November! 🛡️

In the meantime, if you're looking for an adventure this weekend, make your way to Cedar Mall in Cedar Mall at Rice Lake for the Fall Craft and Vendor Market! 🍂

There are plenty of talented makers, crafters, and small businesses gathering to share their wares. Stop by, explore their booths, find yourself a treasure or two, and show these hardworking folks some support. Every purchase helps keep a small business's forge burning bright!

Speaking of supporting fellow makers, the wife and I just stocked up on goodies from Conoboy Soaps! 🧼⚔️ It's always a good feeling to support other small businesses and bring home something made with care. Be sure to keep an eye out for their wares, too!

I may be off the market trail for a spell, but there are still plenty of merchants ready to welcome you this weekend. Go forth and support your local makers!

May the winds be fair, your travels be safe, and your treasure chest be full. 🍂🛡️

10/14/2026

⚒️ Another order forged ring by ring and ready to sail!

A hearty thank-you to this returning customer for placing another order with Northern Maille! This time, the order was for 50 handmade chainmail cross keychains, each crafted ring by ring and now packed up for its journey to its new home.

Every order that comes my way helps keep the forge fires burning, and having customers return for more is an honor I don't take lightly. Your support helps this small business grow stronger with every passing season!

Do you have a custom idea you'd like brought to life, or need a larger quantity of handmade pieces for your church, organization, or event? Send me a message, and we'll see what can be crafted. Each request is considered individually, and I'll do my best to help bring your idea to life.

From my forge to your hands, thank you for supporting Northern Maille!

May the winds favor your sails and the gods smile upon your path. ⚔️

10/08/2026

⚔️🛡️ A Tale Worth Sharing from the Forge! 🛡️⚔️

It is an honor to have Northern Maille featured in the Rice Lake Chronotype and its fellow papers in the Wisconsin Made publication! When Ruth Erickson reached out and asked me to be part of this journey, I was humbled to say the least. To see the work of my hands and the story behind Northern Maille shared with the wider world is truly something special.

If you haven't yet claimed your copy, there should be copies available at the offices featured on the cover photo! I encourage you to pick one up, not only to read my story, but to discover all the other talented makers and craftspeople featured within its pages. There are many worthy artisans in our neck of the woods, and their stories deserve to be told!

A few extra thanks must be given to Chainmail Joe (and Courtney 🤪) and Kim's Creations08 for their contributions to the article. Your part in helping tell this tale is greatly appreciated!

A special thank you to my mother and my wife, who runs The Loopy Bear 🧸, for giving me that extra push when I needed it most. If you'd like to see some of her own creations, be sure to give her a look as well!

But above all, I owe my deepest gratitude to every single person who has ever purchased something from my forge, liked or shared a post, recommended Northern Maille to a friend, or simply taken a moment to show support. Whether you've been with me since the beginning or have only recently discovered my work, you've each played a part in this journey.

Northern Maille began with a few rings, a pair of pliers, and the determination to build something of my own. Thanks to all of you, that little spark continues to burn brighter with every passing season.

Here's to many more rings woven, new creations brought to life, and fine chainmail forged for all of you!

Skål to you all, and may your halls be filled with good fortune! 🍻⚒️

— John, the Northern Mailler
Northern Maille — Handmade chainmail for modern warriors.

10/04/2026

As the leaves fall and the markets grow quiet, it is time for this Mailler to return to the forge for a while.

I want to send a great big thank you to everyone who stopped by a Northern Maille table this spring, summer, and fall. Whether you made a purchase, placed a custom order, admired the work, shared a post, or simply stopped to talk chainmail for a while — every bit of support has helped keep the forge burning. I truly appreciate every one of you.

For the next few weeks, I’ll be stepping away from the markets to restock the shelves, finish some new creations, and hopefully put together a few things you haven’t seen before.

I’ll also be taking this time to finally get the Northern Maille website fully updated and ready to reopen. It has been waiting patiently while I’ve been busy traveling from market to market, and it’s time to give it the attention it deserves.

The markets won't be gone for long, though. I’ll be returning around Thanksgiving, with my first winter market currently scheduled for November 28th. I’ll be adding more dates as we head toward Christmas, so keep an eye out for those announcements.

And as always, if there’s something you’ve been wanting — a particular piece, a custom design, or something you’d like to see me make — send me a message. This is the perfect time to get those requests in while I’m back at the workbench.

Until the next market, may your winter be warm, your ale be plentiful, and your halls be well guarded.

The forge rests. The work continues.

10/03/2026

⚔️ We are set up and ready for Oktoberfest! 🍻

Northern Maille is all set up in Dallas, WI and ready for the festivities. I've got the chainmail out, along with dice bags, pouches, dragons, jewelry, and plenty of other handmade treasures.

The Loopy Bear is set up here as well, with a whole variety of handmade crochet plushies!

Come enjoy the Oktoberfest festivities, grab some food, listen to the polka, check out the arts & crafts, and stop by our booths while you're here.

📍 Dallas, WI
🕙 Arts & Crafts: 10 AM–4 PM

The forge is ready, the wares are laid out, and the day awaits. Come see what treasure calls your name! ⚔️🍻

10/03/2026