Thank you Liz. I have watched several Viking weave tutorials, my focus being Rio find an easy to understand tutorial, minimal complicated steps and an instructor (ahem, professor) who will invoke confidence in those I try to teach. confused as to why a teacher needs a teacher? simple. I am the volunteer art therapist at my local veterans hospital. we do crafts I know from a lifetime of being a creative and I am always eager to learn new crafts from my vets or as a way to use supplies donated by those helping to keep vets happy and upbeat during their stays. (some stays are long, Mr B., just went home 3 days ago after being with us for 1 year and 19 days. ) they say variety it's the spice of life, and with your wonderful video we'll be adding your spice to our crafts soon. Thank you again.
@cindimams439410 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I am working on an unsupported viking knit now. Definitely a whole new realm opposed to using the mandrel, but I'm getting there after throwing in the towel 800 times (exaggerating) I just keep coming back to this fully detailed, well instructed video as if I don't master this technique, I would be very disappointed with all the work I've done in the past (I can't explain, I just made this a personal mission) thank you for your devotion and time to share your work without asking for anything in return. Beaducation is by far the best videos on the internet.
@hazelfox561310 жыл бұрын
Very much looking forward to learning more from Iris in part 2.
@rockcrazygal51668 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I've never done one before, but am going to try one...I do knit and it looks quite similar. Thank you very much for taking the time to teach this work!!!
@rampanttricky179 жыл бұрын
This tutorial is So helpful for me. I went off to make my own test piece using 24 ga. (0.020 in.) copper wire -- at 32:xx. Now that i have some experience from finishing a practice knit i will learn what I can do to make it work out even better! I am delighted with the result of the first practice knit (lots of positive learning), and I am looking forward to my second practice knit.
@Zumbador10 жыл бұрын
Fast forward to 10:20 for close -up. Nice tutorial. Thanks.
@marywestrich10 жыл бұрын
You are Great to listen to! I might try this. Really! FUN. Great explanation!
@ritaekers33064 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! The only other unsupported knit/crochet/viking chain tutorial I've found is in Alan Revere's book "Professional Jewelry Making." His instructions are similar. Your method I think is an improvement on the classic method he explains in the book because the awl is used less, thus minimizing work hardening the wire. Also, I like your splices much better because they prevent any chance of ruining the work with scratchy wire ends. The finishing techniques at the end of the video are a real treat, a step often ignored in other tutorials. Good tips on ergonomics and technique. Interesting discussion about pros/cons of using a draw plate. Thanks so much for a great video!
@gleeharne464411 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent educational site...different than most main stream on Viking weaving.
@dbunk90211 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thank you! I like this method rather than using a tool for support.
@beaducation11 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're happy you've found it helpful!
@lexietroom670710 жыл бұрын
thankyou so much for your tutorial, i almost gave up with viking knit, tried using mandrel, and doing around dowel, and it was to much for my hands to hold and work, your unsupported method is great and am now making my first piece :)
@vandammit25587 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video!! Thank you so much for teaching this. I absolutely love working with wire. I've wire wrapped, crocheted and now I'm learning 'viking knit'. I did purchase a viking knit kit which I'm looking forward to using. I still want to try your free hand method too. I'm going to practice with 24ga dead soft copper. I also bought some 18ga dead soft copper to make my own end caps. I have a little hint I'd like to share about copper wire. It too, like silver gets kind of 'dirty'' looking after a while. Put your copper jewelry in a bowl of lemon juice (I use the bottle kind) and let it soak for a few minutes and wa-laaa, it'll be all shiny and new looking again. I personally love the look of copper and brass wire, and if you're just learning a new technique, it's a lot easier on the wallet. Thanks again!
@beaducation7 жыл бұрын
Great tip Patricia! Thanks :) I'm glad you are enjoying our videos!
@morokiya559 жыл бұрын
Very well explained. Thank you.
@tammiehonican76 Жыл бұрын
Is this ancient traditional technique? It is beautiful!
@beaducation Жыл бұрын
It is a very very old technique :)
@saszablaze19 жыл бұрын
wow wow wow...no cutting? no solder? this is amazing! well done...this is foxtail without cut solder and support(jig)?
@elsiehendricks89158 жыл бұрын
thank you, I enjoyed your show..
@patriceduchanaud29682 жыл бұрын
Très très intéressant et travail MAGNIFIQUE. Dommage que je ne comprends pas l'anglais Et qu'il n'y est pas de sous titres en français
@beaducation Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lisajarvis38205 жыл бұрын
In step 8 what is the size beads you are using please? Also looking for the video on how to make that necklace you show in this video with the beads and stone add to inside of the weaving ~can’t find it ~ would 💝 to be able to make it?!
@beaducation5 жыл бұрын
An assortment of size 11 seed beads are used to weave onto the piece. I don't know of an exact class you are looking but I have included a link to our wirework class page on our site. www.beaducation.com/class_categories/2-wirework
@RustyHaloDesigns8 жыл бұрын
The recommendation for cleaning the sterling silver bracelet is to use a jeweler's brass brush with blue dawn dish soap, but what does one recommend for a customer? The same method?
@beaducation8 жыл бұрын
If they need to just polish off tarnish, a polish cloth works great and these are easy to find. I think you can even find them at the grocery store.
@MJkatzTheWriter5 жыл бұрын
Because I love Sterling Silver jewelry and have owned quite a bit of it throughout the decades, I have always used (and still use today) Tarn X liquid tarnish remover. It removes the tarnish and brings back a bright shine to any ring, necklace, etc, I've cleaned. I've also used running water, a toothbrush, and any choice of toothpaste and cleaned my jewelry that way too, with excellent results achieved. It just takes longer than Tarn X. :)
@Rotsuoy9 жыл бұрын
But can you use string or hemp and how does that change the work you do?
@beaducation9 жыл бұрын
+Rotsuoy sorry for the very late reply. We had a shift in employee duties that resulted in some youtube comments slipping through the cracks! I don't recommend string or hemp unless you keep something in the middle to support it. The wire keeps it's shape so when you remove it from your mandrel you see the pattern.