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That is so incredible that you made that. Yes it does look extremely time consuming at best but I cannot figure out how you did that. I am amazed. WTG Pam

Very pretty earrings.

This is one of the most comprehensive tutorials that I've seen in the subject... nice work!
-Eni
www.jewelrylessons.com

It isn't necessarily time-consuming! Once you are comfortable with the technique, these earrings can be finished in 40 minutes! That is why I present these as a project, rather than a bracelet or worse (in terms of time), a necklace.
Jan Raven

I bought the tutorial and congratulate you on the fine job you did. When you weave in the beads, do you run any of it through the draw plate?

When I add gemstones or beads, I pull and stretch the chain by hand and do not use a drawplate.

Jan
http://wovenwire.blogspot.com
http://janra-jewelry-designs.com

Thanks for the tutorial. Your work is consistently beautiful, and with the help of your instructions, I hope to make my viking knit more consistent.

Thank you Jan for a really superb tutorial. Anyone interested in this technique NEEDS to have this information. It doesn't just teach a project, it teaches the technique while making the project; giving vital & valuable advice which takes the student beyond the single project, enabling & inspiring greater creativity. A very generous tutorial in all respects.
Thank you. Adrian.

But if I wanted to make, let's say, a bracelet instead, as a project, learning this technique thoroughly, how much more wire would I need to get? I don't really wear hook earrings, because of how my ears look, so I'd prefer to make a bracelet. I'm also quite patient most of the times.
By the way, pictures of your work always capture my attention when surfing the internet looking for inspiration. It's simply so elegant and so very neat in execution to. Did I mention balanced? I love it.
Theresa

How much wire you need for any given project will depend on several variables: number of stitches, stitch density, size of mandrel, gauge of wire, and size of hole pulled through. In general, I'd say that 15 to 20 feet should be sufficient. If you want to know the amount of wire more exactly, I would suggest working up a short sample using inexpensive copper wire. Keep a log or journal noting the value for each variable and what you thought of the result. Once you find a "look" that you like, you can use this sample to calculate how much wire you need for your project. For example, if 3 feet of wire produces one inch of finished chain, then a 6 inch chain would require 6x3=18 feet of wire. Hope that helps!

That helps alot! And of course I will need to do my first crooked inches in copper or other, just to get the basic hang of it. But in the long run, 20 feet sounds resonable for a bracelet!

Jan, I bought this tute a while back, and then chickened out on giving it a try. Last night, I made my first test chain - and WOW! This was an awesome tutorial and a great, satisfying, first experience with Viking Knit. Thank you so much!!

Francesca

Jan, this is probably the best, most comprehensive tutorial I have ever read on this subject. You explain everything simply and completely, then offer extensive trouble shooting solutions for the little challenges that arise.
Anyone who wishes to make viking knit should have this tutorial - from basics to advanced, this this is great!!!!

Perri

Perri, you are too kind! I have tried to be thorough and to anticipate problems and questions; it is nice to hear this kind of feedback from such an accomplished wire artist as yourself!

I still wonder sometimes if the "advanced" rating is really accurate for this technique. I've been working with Viking knitting for many years and for me, it is easy. What do some of you who are new to the technique think? Is this "advanced" for you or "intermediate?"