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Rockin' Jewelry => Show and Tell!!!! => Topic started by: Pebblehopper on December 25, 2016, 05:41:23 PM

Title: What she found under the tree
Post by: Pebblehopper on December 25, 2016, 05:41:23 PM
Alot of experimenting went into completing this piece: I wove the chain 24" from 24 ga sterling, wound the end caps, made the spring loaded tube clasp, fabricated the sterling setting and of course cut the amethyst. Enjoy!
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: Back on December 25, 2016, 07:09:43 PM
Hi there Pebblehopper

Very nice is an understatement. I like it a lot. Also a very cool subject. I put something under the tree also others I am sure. I would also like to show of what I did with some material John sent me. I did not have time for pic today so mayby tomorrow if you dont think it would hijack your post.

Bless
Shawn
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: lithicbeads on December 25, 2016, 07:55:51 PM
You have been busy. Very nice.
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 26, 2016, 07:00:55 AM
Beautiful job on the necklace.  I'm sure she just loved it.  It the chain Viking Knit?  I really like the way you set the amethyst! 
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: Pebblehopper on December 29, 2016, 09:08:44 PM
Quote from: hummingbirdstones on December 26, 2016, 07:00:55 AM
Beautiful job on the necklace.  I'm sure she just loved it.  It the chain Viking Knit?  I really like the way you set the amethyst!

The necklace is a form of the viking weave that's done with a "pin" and woven freeform onto itself, not on a dowel as traditional viking knit is done. One student (who knows more of the thread arts than I)in a class  I gave said "oh that's crochet". The pin is used only to form loops, not to crochet the wire. This form gives a much tighter look than traditional viking knit.
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: hummingbirdstones on December 30, 2016, 06:16:40 AM
That's interesting.  I've never heard of using a pin for viking knit.  Where did you learn the technique?  I'd be interested in learning more about it.  Thanks!
Title: Re: What she found under the tree
Post by: likesrocks on December 30, 2016, 06:45:39 AM
I am constantly amazed at the things i see here on this forum! Very, very nicely done Peb!!!!