I decided to try making a tool to make the process a little easier. Viking knit is an ancient form of circular wire weaving also known as the trichinopoly chain. How to do a viking knit weave with wire jewelry making video. Weave about 12 to 1inch using zebra wire, then switch to the sterling or goldfilled wire. Sarah thompsons bestselling wire jewelry book fine art wire weaving is still a favorite. Wire wrapped jewelrycopper wire jewelrycopper bracelethammered copperwire craftswire braceletswire ringswire wrappingwire work.
Ancient wire an illustrated guide to making jewelry in. Shop for wire shelving in garage shelves and racks. Choosing the right wire for the job by sarah thompson, from fine art wire weaving wire. Artistic craft wire for viking knit, beadsmith drawplate, circular knitting, james grahamcampbell, loop in loop wire weaving, rosewood drawplate, stainless steel dragon head end caps. Sadly, i had to turn to imitation gold embroidery floss due to cost. Viking knit pieces to illustrate variations in the possibility of this technique. Directions for viking knit chain how to make jewelry now. Bend your weaving wire 90o about 25mm from the end. Viking knit directions starting new wire instructions.
There some excellent directions on the internet including these on the fine art by rocio website the problem is, the viking knit that looks so cool is double or triple knit and all of the instructions that i saw, including those in irene petersens otherwise marvelous book, tell you to loop down a couple of rows with a single wire. Viking wire weaving a complete howto and project guide learn the techniques of trichinopoly chainwork also called viking wire weaving and viking wire knit. For months, ive been admiring some viking knit bracelets the same way i admire a wonderful painting. I had also been involved for a long time with the study of nahlbinding vs. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Basket weave wire centerpiece tutorial by beaducation. Learn how to viking knit with a dowel, pen or other mandrel with my stepbystep jewellery tutorial. Timeless wire weaving the complete course by lisa barth and publisher kalmbach books. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Viking knitting is all in the wirework, so you need something to shape your cord.
Copper wire weave bracelet, copper wire wrapped bangle, hammered copper bracelet. Try starting off with cheap 26 gauge craft wire to perfect your skills, then move up to thin copper or sterling silver. Making viking knit chain a certain size jewelry making wire. Viking knit in period the technique for making this kind of chain was known to and used by viking age norse, but similar wire weaving has also been found in greek, roman, and byzantine as far back as the 1 st century bce. After my last post on how viking knit is made, i thought it would make sense to continue along this theme with a little post about the history of this intricate weave honestly, it takes quite a bit of digging to find reliable and accurate accounts of this technique. I caught the metal weaving bug when i learned to make chainmaille designs eight years ago and have seen some amazing viking knit pieces, but had never. I have totally completed a full length of viking knit an entire spool of wire. Vikings out of top10 in power rankings to end season. Documentation for your consideration viking knit aka. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. To start viking knit the conventional way, one generally fashions a five or sixleafed petal out of wire secures it to the top of a dowel, and then starts the weave from there.
Get the latest vikings news, schedule, photos and rumors from vikings wire, the best vikings blog available minnesota vikings news, rumors, scores, schedule, stats and roster vikings wire home. Fine silver is soft with no possibility of hardening and,imho, would break too easily. Some excellent research on the topic can be found in danr bjornssons page 10th century danish woven wire arm ring. How to make a viking knit bezel for cabochon tutorial. You can use these crocheted pieces for wire flowers, bezels for stones or beads, and, if you crochet a big enough piece, you can create bracelets. Viking knit directions jan ravens tutorial is worth the 10 dollars, but this is a nice introductory. Pull it down, until the eye you just made is settled against the end of your weave. Knitting, and the arguments about which came first and where they both originated. Viking wire weaving also known as viking knit weave or trichinopoly is a type of jewelry making that has popped up in many cultures, but during the sca period it is perhaps most common in 8th10th century nordic culture. Minnesota vikings news, rumors, scores, schedule, stats. Discover viking knit chain making tools to make sure your viking weave is the perfect diameter chain. To make viking knit chain, you need a dowel, a draw plate and wire of a suitable gauge usually 24 or 26 gauge.
Many fellow artisans speak about it in very vague terms, describing it as ancient, and if youre lucky might. Not just drawing it through the plate but the weaving itself. Tracking the history of viking wire weaving serafinas salon. If you are going to do your own finishing, you will normally also need some wire of the same type as the main wire, but of a larger gauge next lowest number. Video how to do a viking knit weave with wire in this video, youll be shown the basics for creating a versatile wire knitting technique known as the viking knit or viking weave. Viking knit with the lazee daizee and craft wire duration. In this video i show you how to create the tool, how to weave the viking knit, add in wire, and.
Woven in wire dimensional wire weaving in fine art jewelry by sarah thompson and publisher interweave. I recently spent time trying to puzzle out the viking knit. Instead of weaving the next rows wire through the last rows crossing f loops, pass through the second to last rows crossing. The term chain is misleading because there are no separate links. Take this wire, and tightly wrap it back up toward your eye take the end of your wire, and stick it down through the middle of your chain, and out the side underneath that coil you just made. I particularly like the viking knit bezel because it is relatively easier than using traditional wire wrapping techniques, not to mention less wire.
So discovering that the vikings were using the same technique for. Because a wire that fine is pretty soft, you can use either dead soft or half hard. How to make viking knit jewelry tutorials the beading. Viking wire weaving a complete howto and project guide learn the techniques of trichinopoly chainwork.
I finally came across a few blogs and research papers, notably all sca, that were also looking into the history of. Since doing viking knit is somewhat timeconsuming, and theres no good way of adding more wire and continuing a project after its gone through the draw plate one wouldnt want to weave a lot more than they needed, nor would one want to make. The chain is formed with a length of successively looped wire resulting in a long tube which is then stretched. Ancient wire an illustrated guide to making jewelry in the manner of the vikings and other ancient cultures helene jacobs on. You only need the thicker wire for forming the frame behind the cabochon and possibly the bail if you are also making that yourself. Convert simple wire into complex chains master multiple weaves and techniques employ the same steps to create gorgeous nets and gem encasements.
Ive been enjoying collecting norse designs and drafting patterns to help spread viking. Tutorial tecnica wire weaving anello in rame con perla in pietra dura diy ring by archidee. While chatting with my friend about viking knit, we were discussing how to estimate length for a given project. Viking weave cabochon bezel tutorial by camillesharon. The pattern that is used for the classic viking wire weaving is the same as the coptic stitch in nahlbinding. Buy products such as hyper tough 18dx48wx75h with casters 4 shelf commercial grade wire shelving system with bonus shelf liners and casters, black at walmart and save. The first two ways are free, the third will cost you a small amount but is comprehensive. Replacement hardware for antique sectional bookcase.
I started this research project looking for the historical authenticity of what i was taught as viking wire weaving. The pattern you get is just like in the photo if you follow all the recommendations that are described in the tutorial. Take the other end of your weaving wire and loop from back to front on the next starting loop see picture. Viking knit envy last weekend i took a break from my beads and tried my hand at viking knit, a type of wirework that creates beautiful wire cords that you can fashion into bracelets and necklaces. Vikings s anthony harris ranks 12th in pff top101 player rankings. Product title hss wire shelving extra wire shelf 16 x 36, fits on 78 pole diameter, silverzinc, 1pack, shelf capacity 350 lbs average rating. Convert simple wire into complex chains master multiple weaves and techniques employ the same steps to create gorgeous nets and gem encasements learn how to incorporate new materials into your work bring a viking era craft to life and create stunning works in the. Hook this though one of your starting loops from back to front see picture.
What is viking knitting how to start viking knitting. You might have to use an awl to squeeze open a pathway. Heres a peek inside at some of the beautiful and inspiring wire jewelry projects in the book as well as an excerpt about choosing the right gauge and type of wire for your projects. Woven in wire 9781632506221, 9781632506245 vitalsource. And the thinner it is, the better to make it more pliable. Similar to the double weave, except weave the next rows wire through the third to last rows crossing. It is recommended to use a less expensive material for the first part of the weave as it is usually trimmed off with the pull loop that is created at the beginning the loop used to pull the chain through the holes of the drawplate. See more ideas about wire weaving, viking knit and viking knit jewelry. Selecting silver for viking knit jewelry discussion. Ancient wire an illustrated guide to making jewelry in the manner of the vikings and other ancient cultures. You do want a softer wire as it will harden while you work it.