Vanessa Walilko

Vanessa Walilko is a jewelry and fashion designer from Evanston, IL, who has been creating chain mail for years and has turned it into her full-time job. Her chain mail has taken top prizes in several competitions, and her pieces have appeared on television, theater, and music videos. She sells her jewelry at art fairs around the country, and her pieces have been featured in international publications as well as numerous beading publications. She teaches at the Bead&Button Show and runs her...See more

Vanessa Walilko is a jewelry and fashion designer from Evanston, IL, who has been creating chain mail for years and has turned it into her full-time job. Her chain mail has taken top prizes in several competitions, and her pieces have appeared on television, theater, and music videos. She sells her jewelry at art fairs around the country, and her pieces have been featured in international publications as well as numerous beading publications. She teaches at the Bead&Button Show and runs her website, kalibutterfly.com, where she is known for her colorful, creative style. See less