Viking wire weaving books

Use this viking knitting end cap to complete your next unique vintage idea. Here she teaches how to create wire weaving bracelets. For months, ive been admiring some viking knit bracelets the same way i admire a wonderful painting. The first two ways are free, the third will cost you a small amount but is comprehensive. I have learned to make viking knit chain and want to move from craft wire to goldfilled, sterling silver, or fine silver. To make viking knit chain, you need a dowel, a draw plate and wire of a suitable gauge usually 24 or 26 gauge. Intended for use with lazee daizee viking knit tools, this book includes fully illustrated guides to choosing wires and supplies, tool basics, getting started, finishing techniques, weaving multiple wires, and more along with 3. I became excited when i came across an article by julia mcgowan, who shared my questions. Find great deals on ebay for weaving books and weaving yarn.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How to do viking knit with the lazee daizee beadaholique. Wire, chainmaking, vikingknit 9b57 fire mountain gems. The chain is formed with a length of successively looped wire resulting in a long tube which is then stretched.

Sarah thompsons wire weaving bracelets online class. Ancient wire jewelry making book viking knit jewelry making. When im organizing my studio, i inevitably find scrapbooking things on my cold jewelry table where stringing, wirework, etc. The term chain is misleading because there are no separate links. A comprehensive guide to trichinopoly chainwork by ford, rachel isbn. Fine art wire weaving weaving techniques for stunning jewelry designs 2015. This audio transcript is autogenerated and may not be completely accurate. Celtic collection knitting books bundle scotland patterns paperback gansey irish. Apr 21, 2019 learn how to viking knit with a dowel, pen or other mandrel with my stepbystep jewellery tutorial. Wire drawing had existed prior to this for many hundreds. For those who knit with yarn, the connected loops look like twisted knitting knit.

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. Before beginning the projects, develop good habits, sarah writes. Tools and materials, the handle, basic techniquethrough two handle loops, basic technique. Convert simple wire into complex chains master multiple weaves and techniques employ the same steps to create gorgeous nets and gem encasements. Feb 27, 2016 viking wire weaving a complete howto and project guide learn the techniques of trichinopoly chainwork. I first encountered viking knitting in nancie wisemans book, knitting with wire. Crafting jewelry using the viking knit technique jewelry making. Viking, norse art of braiding wire trichinopoly for decorative purposes. Basically, you string a bead when youre about to make a stitch. Through these pages you will find information on my books and classes as well as lists of books and websites to help you with your. See more ideas about wire weaving, wire jewelry and viking knit jewelry. Ive been exploring the various things you can do with viking wire weaving recently, and my wire mentor letitia told me how to integrate beads into the weave. The previous books on this list are all written for a general audience. While it is possible to weave wire into body armor, the resulting armor would have been very stiff swinging a sword would not be possible and uncomfortable not that linked ring chainmaille is all that more comfortable grin.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, even if you have never worked with wire before. In the most recent case, a dear friend of mine has been teaching viking wire weaving anyone who will sit still long enough to look at what she is doing. I had a thousand reasons why i couldntit looked complicated, it. I have not yet found any books that handle the subject. Wire production techniques prior to drawing included hammering and block twisting, neither of which produced wire that would be suitable for braiding or knitting. Ancient wire an illustrated guide to making jewelry in the manner of the vikings and other ancient cultures. 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. Book, essential links for wire jewelry, 2nd edition. After weaving, i draw the wire through a drawplate to even fire mountain gems and beads. 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. How to do a viking knit weave with wire jewelry making video. Viking knit pieces to illustrate variations in the possibility of this technique.

Create a unique new piece with this white silverplated viking knitting end cap. Get the best deals on weaving books when you shop the largest online selection at. Aug 31, 2015 i always say, nothing beats a good tip. I was told a lie perhaps an honest lie that the technique was used to make viking armor that resembled medieval chain mail. You will have no trouble with this wonderful and beautiful weave. Janra jewelry silver and gold wire viking knitting, weaving, and. Hi this is megan with and i want to show you how to do viking knit using the lazee daizee viking knit wire tool kit it comes in this plastic container, look like that open it up youve got your instructions dont throw this away because this is also a handy reference. I like 26 gauge but im not sure if i should use deadsoft or halfhard. Examples of gold and silver jewellery dating back to early egyptian times exist which incorporated hand woven wire meshes, but the earliest evidence of the development of wire weaviing on looms for industrial purposes appears to be in the early part of the 18th century. Jan 30, 2009 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. The techniques can also be used in any other project you want to do something artistic with wire. Ancient wire an illustrated guide to making jewelry in.

Sarah thompsons wire weaving bracelets online class giveaway. A comprehensive guide to trichinopoly chainwork by rachel ford 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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 process. Viking or norse wire weaving also called trichinopoly, as suggested by the name, dates back to the viking era. A comprehensive guide to trichinopoly chainwork at. Jul 17, 20 i started this research project looking for the historical authenticity of what i was taught as viking wire weaving. Directions for viking knit chain how to make jewelry now. Ancient wire home ancient wire book ancient wire ii book artifact bracelet ancient wire cloven orange ornament what should we call this type of chain say wire to me ancient wire spiral necklace ancient wire. These two photos are of wirebrocaded tablet weaving recovered from birka taken from agnes geijers. Some excellent research on the topic can be found in danr bjornssons page 10th century danish woven wire arm ring. The variety, the colours, techniques and designs from the viking age tell of a vibrant northern culture and remind me of some of the beautiful first nations designs on the west coast of british columbia. Nov 05, 2017 watch elhaj mamadou pene diagne of senegal weave a twisted silver wire around a wooden core that is then burned away. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading how to viking knit. He alloys his own solder and makes an ingot that he files to make powder.

Wire drawing was firmly established by the viking period, although it is not clear how immediately it replaced older techniques. Check out our viking knit kit selection for the very best in unique or custom. Tracking the history of viking wire weaving wire weaving. I generally tend to concentrate on tablet weaving based on finds from denmark and sweden though i like to weave pretty much anything. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. At the time of vikings, high seas adventure and world exploration. You do want a softer wire as it will harden while you work it. I decided to try making a tool to make the process a little easier. Similar to french knitting this is a surprisingly easy way to make woven wire cord for bracelets and necklaces. 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. Tabby is also know as plain weave and is the simplest of the weaves. This tutorial should be helpful with any decorative wire weaving from a wire pendant to.

Check out our viking knit selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our necklaces shops. Its cylindrical shape features delicate cutout shapes along its surface and its rounded top remains smooth for a professional feel. 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. The history of wire weaving and wire working locker. Washington based sarah thompson of sarahndippity, is one of the best wire weavers i have come across. 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. I was looking for something interesting to make for my better half as a christmas present and i stumbled across this very old method of. Mar 17, 2010 in the most recent case, a dear friend of mine has been teaching viking wire weaving anyone who will sit still long enough to look at what she is doing. Watch elhaj mamadou pene diagne of senegal weave a twisted silver wire around a wooden core that is then burned away. The 10 best books on the vikings norse mythology for. Viking knit is an ancient form of circular wire weaving also known as the trichinopoly chain. This book will not only show you how to create chains in the manner known as viking knitting, viking wire weaving or viking chain knitting, but how to finish them, and also how to create other items such as rings and hollow ovals. Apr 06, 2015 viking knit pieces to illustrate variations in the possibility of this technique.

I chose this book to learn the weave, and was pleasantly surprised i tried another book long ago and was confused by the directions. Helene jacobs writes books that teach wire jewelry making using minimal tools and techniques which are suitable for beginner through advanced jewelry makers. Discover simple ways to create your own viking knit jewelryfor a. When it comes to directions for viking knit chain, i have three ways for you to learn to make it. In this video i show you how to create the tool, how to weave the viking knit, add in wire, and. Questions of origin history my first glimmer of interest in vk was sparked by a story of historical origins. 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. A comprehensive guide to trichinopoly chainwork kindle edition by ford, rachel. Check out what i discoveredwire jewelry making books jewelry making fine sea. Learn the ancient art of viking knit wire weaving through this fun, fast and easy guide.

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. 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. 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 viking world, edited by stefan brink and neil price. Woven wire chains of this type viking wire weaving, viking knit, viking chain knitting were found at birka ca 800 900 ad and also in the roman, greek and byzantine civilizations 4th century bc to 1st century ad. How to make viking knit jewelry tutorials the beading. 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. Popular weaving books showing 150 of 774 the weavers idea book.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How to make viking knit jewelry tutorials the beading gems. This wire weaving is called viking knit or trichinopoly chain. 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. Unfollow weaving books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Creative cloth on a rigid heddle loom hardcover by. Viking wire weaving a complete howto and project guide learn the techniques of trichinopoly chainwork also called viking wire weaving and viking wire knit. In this video, youll be shown the basics for creating a versatile wire knitting technique known as the viking knit or viking weave. Intended for use with lazee daizee viking knit tools, this book includes fully illustrated guides to choosing wires and supplies, tool basics, getting started, finishing techniques, weaving multiple wires, and more along with 3 projects.

Jane patrick shelved 36 times as weaving avg rating 4. Tracking the history of viking wire weaving serafinas salon. Crafting jewelry using the viking knit technique jewelry making, wire jewelry, knitting wire, artisan jewelry kindle edition by marino, joy. Viking knit jewelry is easy to make with lazee daizee wire. Dec 05, 2012 i have lots more about the history of the trichinopoly technique still period, but not viking. I have totally completed a full length of viking knit an entire spool of wire.