Ruffled Viking Knit Choker

 Wednesday 6 - 9 and $225  
  Diane Cook Thursday 9:00 - 4:30    


Student Level: Beginner - Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Project

 

 

 

This is a 9 hour workshop.

Viking Knit is one of the oldest forms of knitting, and is a looping technique that preceded traditional knitting by centuries. Examples of these knitted chains have been found at various archeological sites in Scandinavia dating back to the Viking era of the 8th century A.D.

In this one and a half day class, you will try your hand at this ancient art form by first designing a chosen length of Viking knit chain to be used as a choker, necklace, or perhaps a bracelet. And, you’ll have an opportunity to explore the affects of annealing and work hardening metal and wire by using a torch and a tumbler, as you design one or more beautiful ruffled pendants. I’ll demo how to make end caps, a hook closure, and even a nest. And, I’ll share how you too can incorporate vintage jewelry into your design.

This class is packed full of creative techniques, plus a whole lot of fun.

Kit fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

  • Viking Knit Kit (Draw Plate/Dowels/Template)
  • Brass Wire, 24 gauge, 4’
  • End Caps, Bronze or Copper or Silver Plate*
  • Sanding Pad, 320 grit
  • Pro-Polish Polishing Pad
  • Masking Tape

Instructor will have the following items to use in class (or please bring any of these tools you might have if you don’t want to wait to share):

  • QuickFire Propane Torches & Fuel
  • Fire Bricks & Heat Resistant surface (such as a small cookie sheet with a lip)
  • Quench Bowls & Copper Tongs
  • Dasco Pro Cold Chisel, 1/4” or 5/16” ( acehardware.com )
  • Heavy Raising or Forming Hammer, 2-lb. ( )
  • Power Max Flush Cutters or Fat Daddy Cutters
  • Safety Glasses
  • Patina Solutions
  • Texture Hammer
  • Metal Stamps
  • Metal Dapping Set
  • Disc Cutter
  • Brass Mallet, 2-lb
  • Lortone Tumbler
  • Disposable Gloves
  • Rivets & Eyelets
  • Beading Mats

Students should bring:

  • Brass or Copper Wire, 24-26 gauge Or Sterling Silver Wire, Dead Soft, 24-26 gauge (20’ will make a chain approx. 7” long)
  • Brass, Copper OR Sterling Silver Wire, 20 gauge, approx. 2-5’ (Add 3’more if you want to make a nest)
  • Brass or Copper Wire, 12 gauge, approx. 1’ OR Sterling Silver Wire, 16 gauge, approx. 1’
  • Nickel Silver, Copper OR Brass Sheet Metal, 24 gauge, at least 1-2 of your choice, 3”x 3” each
  • French Shears or Scissor Shears (I prefer the French)
  • Center Punch 5/32" or 1/4" (not automatic, local hardware store)
  • Ruler
  • Bailing Pliers (8/6mm) or (6/4mm) (Hobby Lobby)
  • Small or Needle Files
  • Flat Jewelry File, #2 Cut
  • Metal Hole Punch Pliers, 1.8mm
  • 1/8” Drill Bit
  • Ball Pean Hammer
  • Steel Bench Block
  • Rubber Bench Block
  • Pliers, Chain-Nose, Flat-Nose, Round-Nose, Flat-Nose & Nylon Jaw
  • Flush Cutters
  • Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine
  • Pencil (with an eraser )

Optional:

  • Bench Pin & Clamp
  • Ott Light
  • Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry (Earrings, Necklace or Bracelet)
  • Gemstones
  • Pearls
  • Beads
  • Chain
  • *Sterling Silver End Caps

 

Questions? Email Diane at rosajosies@yahoo.com
Website: www.rosajosies.com