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The ultimate addition to your collection.
This vest, and many other projects, can be made using our small leaf shaped scales connected by rings.
Not all materials are available at all times. See the listing below for current materials.
If a material is missing that means we do not know when it will be available again.

Scale Stats
  • The large and small scales have the exact same shape
  • The vest shown here took about 5000 small scales - 5 sq ft. To determine how many square feet you would need, try our scale shirt calculator. Just enter your dimensions and it will tell you have many scales you need.
  • Each scale needs 2 split rings or similarly sized jump ring. If split rings are used, the split ring pliers should be considered as assembling these scales is time consuming. The split ring pliers will make the job easier and faster. They are found in the tools section and are code kx496.
  • You don't have to use split rings, you can use butted rings. The only reason to use split rings is so that you don't have to repair the armor. If you use butted rings there is a chance, depending one your closures and abuse, that the scale might slip out of a ring.
  • If you want to use butted rings, the small scales take an 18 ga 3/16" ring and the large scales work with a 16 ga 5/16" ring.
  • Will the mild steel scales rust? - the answer is very well - click here to see well rusted compared to new mild steel scales.
Scale Vest
Making this vest is an advanced project, but don't let that scare you off. Just imagine the satisfaction after the work is done !
  Other Project Ideas
These scales do not have to be connected as shown for the vest. They can be placed in more open weaves and used however you wish.
  • For example: pauldrons (shoulder armor), jewelry, dance belts, halters, curtain fringes....
     
    Assembly Instructions
    The following instructions are for connecting the scales to make the vest shown.
     
    Tutorial for connecting scales to make the vest Scale Back
     
    Diagrams of a Contractions
     
    Close up of the edgeClose up of the shoulder seam
    Another set of instructions (created by Khelgar) can be found here
    The vest and instructions were created by Eric Matwe. Thanks Lorenzo !
    You must hit the "Order Selected Products" button at the bottom of the page to add selected items to your cart.
  • Scale Sampler
    Price: US$3.75 /ea
    Sold by the ea
    A good selection of instock scales,including anodized aluminum,aluminum,stainless and mild steel are included. Split rings are also included.
    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 ea

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    Checked to order selected SRP
    Small Scale - Sterling Silver
    Price: US$0.84 /each
    Sold by the each
    0.45mm Thick
    Temper: ~3/4 hard. We start with 1/2 hard strip and the process hardenes it further
    1000 scales per sq ft when assembled using the weave shown on this page.

    Stock: 3199 each
    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days
    SCALESM-STERLING

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 2 each

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    Checked to order selected SCALESM-STERLING
    Vest Kit - Large Stainless Clad Scales
    Price: US$129.20 /ea
    Sold by the ea
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    Kit includes 2000 stainless clad aluminum scales and 4000 butted 16g 5/16" stainless rings
    Scale details: 0.022'' thick, mirror finish 430 stainless on one side (the outside of your fabric) and matte aluminum on the inside. The stainless surface will have very small scratches that are only noticable from very close.
    The stainless layer is about 1/3 the total thickness.
    Kit makes a 6 sq ft vest that weighs 10 lbs.
    Vest is costume grade
    Kit does not currently include instructions.
    The rings in the kit are BUTTED you need normal pliers not split ring pliers for this kit.
    Automatically qualifies for 10% off this price fom Mix and Match Discounts

    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days
    KIT-VEST-SCALELGCLAD

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 ea

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    Vest Kit - Large Stainless Scales
    Price: US$150.60 /ea
    Sold by the ea
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    Kit includes 2000 large stainless scales and 4000 uncoined stainless split rings (uncoined means they don’t have a bend like a key ring where they overlap.)
    Scale details: 0.025'' thick.
    Kit makes a 6 sq ft vest that weighs 14 lbs.
    Vest is costume grade
    Kit does not currently include instructions.
    Any oxide on scale surface should rub of easily with a bit of oil
    Automatically qualifies for 10% off this price fom Mix and Match Discounts

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    KIT-VEST-SCALELG-SS

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 ea

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    Checked to order selected KIT-VEST-SCALELG-SS
    Vest Kit - Large Aluminim Scales
    Price: US$123.80 /ea
    Sold by the ea
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    Save 10% compared to buying items separately
    Kit includes 2550 aluminum scales and 4000 butted 14g 3/8" bright aluminum rings
    The rings are sized best for these scales.
    Scale details: 0.05'' thick (over twice as thick as some of our other scales), bright finish aluminum. Kit makes a 6 sq ft vest that weighs 13 lbs.
    Vest is costume grade
    Kit does not currently include instructions.
    The rings in the kit are BUTTED you need normal pliers not split ring pliers for this kit.

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    KIT-SCALELG-ALUMINUM

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 ea

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    Round Scale - Stainless Steel
    Price: US$4.00 /bag
    0.24 lbs /bag 200 pieces /bag
    Punched round scale 1/2''OD x 1/4''ID x 0.032" Thick
    Made with Alloy 430 stainless steel. This alloy will rust if left wet. The rust can be rubbed off with a cloth.
    To assemble as shown use 18g 5/32''ID connector rings. The weave shown is a slightly overlapping oriental 4in1. The difference between the pics is only the hanging orientation - hanging-open vs hanging-closed.
    These round scales are slightly dished - which is a strength feature. They are also shipped with the residual cutting lube on them - so the package will appear dirty. You can clean this off by wipping them with a cloth, tumbling or by washing in hot soapy water and drying immediately.
    You can also use these ring as punched ring in any other project.
    These are much easier to put together compared to leaf shaped scales.
    Click image to enlarge
    hanging open - 785 scales per sq ft
    hanging closed - 1300 scales per sq ft

    200 pieces /bag
    Stock: 254 bag
    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days
    Scale-RND12-SS

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 bag
    200 pieces /bag
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    Checked to order selected Scale-RND12-SS
    Small Scale - Titanium - 1000 pcs
    Price: US$117.20 /thousand
    Sold by the thousand
    0.023" Thick
    1/2 hard temper
    alloy CP grade 1 titanium

    Stock: 17.98 thousand
    Usually Ships in 2-3 Business Days
    SCALESMALL-TI


    Bronze + US$25.00 
    Dark Blue / Purple + US$25.00 
    Gold + US$25.00 
    Light Blue + US$25.00 
    No Color 


    Minimum Purchase (per option): 0.05 thousand

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    Checked to order selected SCALESMALL-TI
    Small Size Scales
    Sold by the thousand
    Leaf Shaped - 9/16" x 7/8". Thickness varies from 0.015'' to 0.03'' based on material. It doesn’t affect the appearance and you can mix a fatter with a thinner scale.
    Approx. 1000 scales per sq ft
    * Click by Show Mix and Match Stats area to see any special notes on the materials like temper, thickness and whether it will rust/tarnish.

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     Nickel Plated Mild Steel *
    SCALESM-NPMS
    2.15 lbs / thousand
    84.45
    US$18.00
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     Stainless Steel *
    SCALESMALL-SS
    1.5 lbs / thousand
    94.6
    US$25.00
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     Stainless Steel Clad Aluminum *
    SCALESMALL-CLAD
    1.14 lbs / thousand
    146
    US$20.00
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     Black Stainless Steel *
    SCALESMALL-SB-BLACK
    1.5 lbs / thousand
    30.195
    US$30.00
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     Yellow Brass *
    SCALEBRK
    2.3 lbs / thousand
    37.317
    US$53.50
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     Bronze *
    SCALESMALL-BZ
    2.5 lbs / thousand
    472.975
    US$53.50
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     Plain Aluminum *
    SCALESMALL-AL
    0.75 lbs / thousand
    141
    US$17.90
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     Mild Steel *
    SCALEMSK
    1.26 lbs / thousand
    39.5
    US$15.60
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    Minimum Purchase (per option): 0.1 thousand

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    Checked to order selected SCALE-SM
    Large Size Scales
    Sold by the thousand
    Leaf Shaped - 7/8" x 1.41". Thickness varies from 0.022'' to 0.05'' based on material. It doesn’t affect the appearance and you can mix a fatter with a thinner scale.
    Approx. 300 scales per sq ft
    * Click by Show Mix and Match Stats area to see any special notes on the materials like temper, thickness and whether it will rust/tarnish.

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     Stainless Steel *
    SCALELG-SS
    5.8 lbs / thousand
    600.3
    US$50.20
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     Blackened Stainless Steel *
    SCALELG-SB-BLACKENED
    5.8 lbs / thousand
    53.69
    US$72.55
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     Aluminum *
    SCALE-LG-AL
    4 lbs / thousand
    100
    US$35.00
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     Nickel Plated Mild Steel *
    SCALE-LG-NPMS
    6 lbs / thousand
    29.2
    US$33.50
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     Shiny Mirror Finish Aluminum *
    SCALELG-MIRRORAL
    2.33 lbs / thousand
    69.45
    US$35.00
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     Brushed Aluminum *
    SCALELG-Brush
    3.16 lbs / thousand
    88.9
    US$32.00
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     Stainless Steel Clad Aluminum *
    SCALELG-CLAD
    4.2 lbs / thousand
    116.25
    US$44.65
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     Bronze *
    SCALELG-BZ
    8.5 lbs / thousand
    48
    US$145.00
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     Yellow Brass *
    SCALELG-JwlrBrass
    8.3 lbs / thousand
    2.375
    US$145.00
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     Mild Steel *
    SCALEMS-LG
    5.2 lbs / thousand
    212.05
    US$33.50
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    Minimum Purchase (per option): 0.1 thousand

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    Checked to order selected SCALE-LG
    Split Ring Plier
    Price: US$11.15 /Each
    Sold by the Each 5inch 125mm pieces /Each
    Finally, a split ring plier that actually works. Curved catch tip opens ring then securely grasps it. A must for scale work!
    5inch 125mm pieces /Each
    Stock: 132 Each
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    KX496

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 Each
    5inch 125mm pieces /Each
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    Checked to order selected KX496
    Stainless Split Ring - for small scales
    Price: US$2.90 /bag
    0.12 lbs /bag 400 pieces /bag
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    For small scales
    0.184'' ID
    You need 2 rings per scale

    400 pieces /bag
    Stock: 197 bag
    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 bag
    400 pieces /bag
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    Checked to order selected SPLITSCALE2H
    Stainless Split Ring - for large scales
    Price: US$16.55 /thousand
    Sold by the thousand
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    This item is being discontinued when its out of stock.For large scales
    Stainless Split Ring 9mm (0.354'') ID - 1000 RINGS
    You need 2 rings per scale

    Stock: 0.1 thousand
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    Minimum Purchase (per option): 0.2 thousand

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    Checked to order selected SPLITSCALE-Large
    Uncoined Stainless Split Ring - for large scales
    Price: US$3.00 /bag
    0.24 lbs /bag 200 pieces /bag
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    For large scales
    Same as Splitscale-Large except not coined (uncoined means they don’t have a bend like a key ring where they overlap.)
    These are simply 1.75 revolution rings
    Stainless Split Ring 9mm (0.354'') ID
    You need 2 rings per scale

    200 pieces /bag
    Stock: 1333 bag
    Usually Ships in 1-2 Business Days

    Minimum Purchase (per option): 1 bag
    200 pieces /bag
    Enter Quantity Above
    Checked to order selected SPLITscale7-Uncoined



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