Great video. I work alot with chainmail weaves and was looking for new ideas for working with wire as I tend to have an excessive supply of it. I love how similar the finished product is to a tight weaved box chain or full persian chainmail pattern yet is far more flexible. Would probably make a great circlet base if hammered flat, maybe at an angle, or even a dangle chain or loop... oh the imagination is already at work. Thank you so much for posting this video!!
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Not having any wire, (or the money to purchase any) and still wanting to try this I looked around my home and found a spool of fishing line and decided to give it a shot. By the time I get some proper wire and a draw plate I'm going to be a pro.
Fishing line is a pain in the but to work with. It does not cooperate in any way shape or form. But it can be done. I used a # 6 Paint brush to form it around, and pure stubborn stupidity to actually make it work.
My hubby got me some wire by the way so now I'm doing it right. Oh, love your art also. I checked out your website and if I had the money I would so buy prints of your silhouette paintings.
my fan died. so when i took it apart to go to the recycle place that buys the meatal parts seperatly,( they pay more that way) i found lots and lots of wire inside the motor. the magnets are on the fridge now.lol. the cord got made into a cheap extension for the fish tank.
excellent tutorial. I'm just getting into wire working. I think I would use a regular knitting needle which would give a nice long and even "core." Have you done this with sterling silver wire yet?
@2JobsStillPoorUSA You dont need anything really long since you move it up and off the frame as you make it. As long as the start of the knit is past the point where the knitting needle tapers, should work just fine though.
Haven't used sterling silver yet. Its quite expensive compared to the enamelled copper or silver-plate that I already have.
@BlueKittyCreations I used your suggestion for copper wire from a cable to practice with. I did use the knitting needle and put it blunt end up... then realized that getting it out of the tube would be a challenge if I hadn't made such big loops to start with. I ended up with a few inches of knit and since I didn't have a drawing board yet, I just drew it through my hands a few times. This stuff has potential, hammered it flat it could make a nice pendant foundation. THX!
Excellent video - thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial. I was hoping to find a way to avoid spending $50 plus dollars on the plastic parts kits Viking is selling. Marvelous!
Thank you for taking the time to let the camera refocus and get a good closeup. It really helps.
What size crochet hook are you using? Maybe a K. That is the largest metal hook I can find. Size L and up are plastic. I can't wait to try this. Do you have a finishing video yet?
@OmaBertha5 :-) Think its an 'N'? Im not sure about letters, but its 9mm.
I am planning on doing a video on how to finish it off. I've been really busy though... so keep having to put it off. Hopefully not too much longer! :-)
Many thanks this was so very useful and informative.
Wish I had checked out your Vid earlier though as I've just paid about £40 for a premade kit and set of instructions when I can see now that I could really have made my own!
Many thanks again, this will be a real big help for when I start
@leandroc2011 Thanks :-) The sizes of the holes I use start from 10mm, 9.5mm, 9mm, 8.5mm, etc and keep going smaller. I put it through the largest one it will fit in first and then pull it through the next smaller one until I have the size I want.
Some people just pull it through the small hole they want, but I just want to make sure that the chain doesn't snag and stretch out too much.
You can buy pre-made drawplates though which may be more accurate to use
Incredible! ^^ Wow, thanks for making this video. Eventhough i'm not sure if i'll try it out anytime soon, I just find it so inspiring to see people being so creative and patient.
holy Valium she puts the die in dynamic.
bakkerman491 22 hours ago
You are very beautiful !
relu777 1 week ago
Well done you for making this simple, I looked at it years ago demonstrated by a man and thought no i shan't bother now i can't wait to try this
slairdandraful 1 week ago
Great video. I work alot with chainmail weaves and was looking for new ideas for working with wire as I tend to have an excessive supply of it. I love how similar the finished product is to a tight weaved box chain or full persian chainmail pattern yet is far more flexible. Would probably make a great circlet base if hammered flat, maybe at an angle, or even a dangle chain or loop... oh the imagination is already at work. Thank you so much for posting this video!!
Woodypaine 3 weeks ago
epic had a bunch of old wires and needed to recycle it :DD thanks for the idea
17tward 4 weeks ago
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Damn girl, you are amazing!!! You did not rush through your video and this gives people time to "work" along with you. Thanks so much.
ChillOutKitties 1 month ago
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Damn girl, you are amazing!!! You did not rush through your video and this gives people time to "work" along with you. Thanks so much.
ChillOutKitties 1 month ago
This has been flagged as spam show
Damn girl, you are amazing!!! You did not rush through your video and this gives people time to "work" along with you. Thanks so much.
ChillOutKitties 1 month ago
Damn girl, your are amazing!!! You did not rush through your video and this gives people time to "work" along with you. Thanks so much.
ChillOutKitties 1 month ago
Almost forgot to ask, once you have the length that you want how do you finish off the other end?
Pashakitty 1 month ago
@Pashakitty Oh, never mind. I found your other tutorial. Thanks for being so awesome!
Pashakitty 1 month ago
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. Not having any wire, (or the money to purchase any) and still wanting to try this I looked around my home and found a spool of fishing line and decided to give it a shot. By the time I get some proper wire and a draw plate I'm going to be a pro.
Fishing line is a pain in the but to work with. It does not cooperate in any way shape or form. But it can be done. I used a # 6 Paint brush to form it around, and pure stubborn stupidity to actually make it work.
Pashakitty 1 month ago
@Pashakitty Oops, sorry it was a # 9 paintbrush. I have to admit though one of these chains made out of fishing line sure looks interesting. LOL.
Pashakitty 1 month ago
@Pashakitty haha, persistence pays off! :-p
BlueKittyCreations 1 month ago
@BlueKittyCreations Yes, yes it does. :D
My hubby got me some wire by the way so now I'm doing it right. Oh, love your art also. I checked out your website and if I had the money I would so buy prints of your silhouette paintings.
Pashakitty 1 month ago
my fan died. so when i took it apart to go to the recycle place that buys the meatal parts seperatly,( they pay more that way) i found lots and lots of wire inside the motor. the magnets are on the fridge now.lol. the cord got made into a cheap extension for the fish tank.
dufusrunescape 1 month ago
Excellent, I like the tutorial. Thank you !
Miwa97 1 month ago
Super cool! I'd heard about this but never actually seen it. Great tutorial, thanks!!
mokster5 1 month ago
excellent tutorial. I'm just getting into wire working. I think I would use a regular knitting needle which would give a nice long and even "core." Have you done this with sterling silver wire yet?
2JobsStillPoorUSA 1 month ago
@2JobsStillPoorUSA You dont need anything really long since you move it up and off the frame as you make it. As long as the start of the knit is past the point where the knitting needle tapers, should work just fine though.
Haven't used sterling silver yet. Its quite expensive compared to the enamelled copper or silver-plate that I already have.
BlueKittyCreations 1 month ago
@BlueKittyCreations I used your suggestion for copper wire from a cable to practice with. I did use the knitting needle and put it blunt end up... then realized that getting it out of the tube would be a challenge if I hadn't made such big loops to start with. I ended up with a few inches of knit and since I didn't have a drawing board yet, I just drew it through my hands a few times. This stuff has potential, hammered it flat it could make a nice pendant foundation. THX!
2JobsStillPoorUSA 1 month ago
@2JobsStillPoorUSA w00t! yay for experimentation!
BlueKittyCreations 1 month ago
Excellent video - thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial. I was hoping to find a way to avoid spending $50 plus dollars on the plastic parts kits Viking is selling. Marvelous!
dbunk902 2 months ago
Thank you for taking the time to let the camera refocus and get a good closeup. It really helps.
What size crochet hook are you using? Maybe a K. That is the largest metal hook I can find. Size L and up are plastic. I can't wait to try this. Do you have a finishing video yet?
OmaBertha5 2 months ago
@OmaBertha5 :-) Think its an 'N'? Im not sure about letters, but its 9mm.
I am planning on doing a video on how to finish it off. I've been really busy though... so keep having to put it off. Hopefully not too much longer! :-)
BlueKittyCreations 2 months ago
Love it I saw how you can make that at home and get paid I think I'm going to try it out it looks fun once you get the hang of it
niqa2000 3 months ago
Great tutorial.....I'm going to give this a shot....Thank You
trinibabe00 3 months ago
My question is how do you connect the to ends of the braclet or necklace together after you have finished?
fluffy0786 3 months ago
Many thanks this was so very useful and informative.
Wish I had checked out your Vid earlier though as I've just paid about £40 for a premade kit and set of instructions when I can see now that I could really have made my own!
Many thanks again, this will be a real big help for when I start
snoozypaws3000 3 months ago
Great tutorial, you have a really laidback attitude :-) I havr to try this, the finished product isw gorgeous.
craftydiva10 3 months ago
@craftydiva10 Thanks :D
BlueKittyCreations 3 months ago
Very good job!!! May I ask what are the sizes of the holes made on the wood??
do you have to pass the knitting for all of them?? I don't have that very clear!!
This was a great video!! Thanks for sharing!!! I am from Argentina!!
leandroc2011 5 months ago
@leandroc2011 Thanks :-) The sizes of the holes I use start from 10mm, 9.5mm, 9mm, 8.5mm, etc and keep going smaller. I put it through the largest one it will fit in first and then pull it through the next smaller one until I have the size I want.
Some people just pull it through the small hole they want, but I just want to make sure that the chain doesn't snag and stretch out too much.
You can buy pre-made drawplates though which may be more accurate to use
BlueKittyCreations 5 months ago
Pretty cool!!! Hope i can do it?
shortfusedleathernk 5 months ago
@shortfusedleathernk Cheers, Good Luck! ;-)
BlueKittyCreations 5 months ago
I probably won't be able to find the time to do this, but I'll put it in my favorites just in case. Don't delete it.
6stringbadger 6 months ago
Wow. That's wonderful. It's such a simple weave, but it looks so complex when its done. Beautiful!
YY4Me133 6 months ago
Incredible! ^^ Wow, thanks for making this video. Eventhough i'm not sure if i'll try it out anytime soon, I just find it so inspiring to see people being so creative and patient.
Torandrius 6 months ago