TUTORIAL:
The Love Knot
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Uploaded on: Feb 28, 2009 Level: Intermediate |
  
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Description: This lesson shows how to create the wire link popularly known as the “Love Knot.” This is not a jewelry project...it's a technique for creating the link to be used in a project. I first show how to create the knot itself, then I show how to turn it into link to be used in a bracelet, earrings or whatever. Price: $4.96
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Number of steps: 16
File size: 365 KB
Page count: 9
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This is a very versatile design, thanks for posting,
-Eni
www.jewelrylessons.com
What's in a Name?
I indicate in the tutorial description that these knots might also be known as Danish Knots. It was brought to my attention that the Danish knot is made with 3 coils. This one is made with only 2 coils. I had recently edited the description and added 'also known as the Danish Knot' based on another artist's suggestion.
I really don't have a clue as to what the 'official' name of my knot is. I teach the technique in my classes and my students call them 'Love Knots' and more often, 'Love-Hate knots' because they can be real boogers.:)
There seem to be multiple names for similar or exactly-the-same-links. So in this case, full Danish knots, they're not....2/3 Danish knots, maybe. :) But some kind of Love Knot, definitely yes!
Stacy :)
http://www.hodgepodgerie.com
Do love the organic feel of these pieces! Look forward to ordering your instructions. Thanks!
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Stacy, I really love this one. You continue to be my main muse. Ray
i love this, i would never have worked it out and it looks really effective! thanks!!
http://www.youniqueyou.mfbiz.com/Great tutorial, I love this knot!
Thanks very much for all your nice comments.
Stacy :)
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I purchased this tutorial through Stacy's etsy store and it's VERY easy to follow and VERY addictive :) I just LOVE the Love Knots!
I love this knot. It is so pretty and easy to make once you get the hang of it. I put this little boogers in many of my designs. I took classes with Stacey and she is a heck of a teacher. She gives all of her students top notch tutorials to follow along with every one of her class projects. Kudos Stacey! Keep the tutorials coming.
I love this knot. It is so pretty and easy to make once you get the hang of it. I put these little boogers in many of my designs. I took classes with Stacey and she is a heck of a teacher. She gives all of her students top notch tutorials to follow along with every one of her class projects. Kudos Stacey! Keep the tutorials coming.
These earrings are sooo beautiful! I must admit that I have never been a big fan of copper but I can see so many enchanting pieces in your gallery that I will probably soon give copper a try.
Simply wonderful!
Thanks Daniela! I actually DO work more with silver - who knew! ;) And I really like copper!
Copper gets a lot of disrespect in the jewelry world partially because it's what called a "dirty metal", which it is.(oxidizes quickly and can leave green and black on your skin) But because I teach, copper is a great wire for folks to learn with. Not only is it inexpensive so it takes the fear of ruining expensive metal away, you can pretty much do anything with it that you would silver. It has a similar feel to silver but is easier to work with, making it great to cut their teeth on so-to-speak. :) Also, it has a beauty all its own! There's a depth and richness to copper that is wonderful and you have lots of options with patinas too. I love it's warmth! Hope you enjoy working with it too.
Stacy :)