Jul 26th 2019

Weekly Video Recap: Learn How To Make Viking Knit Jewelry And A Deep Look At Jewelry Findings

by Thomas Soles

The weekend is almost here! Time to relax and get creative. Making jewelry is a great way to spend a lazy day. If you want to learn a new talent, you will love the videos we filmed this week. We explored the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool and discussed jewelry findings. There is a lot of helpful advice you won't want to miss. Read on and let's learn how to make Viking Knit jewelry!

This week, Kristen showed us how to create a six loop pattern with a Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool. She gives us the low down on what jewelry components are and how to use them. Kristen also created a stunning pair of earrings that you will love. James finished the week out with a look at how to use two colors on a Lazee Daizee to make a unique blended design.

Let's look at the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool. If you have ever wanted to learn Viking Knit Weaving or would like to make the process simpler, this tool is going to amaze you. The disk on the top of the tool makes it easy to create looped “petals”. From there, the ridges along the length of the tool are a perfect guide to keep your loops uniform and even. The step-by-step instructions included makes everything foolproof.

The recommended gauges of wire to use are 24, 26, or 28 gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire, however by changing the number of loops being utilized in your design you can go as large as 20 gauge. The tool will not damage or scuff your Craft Wire. You can also use Soft Flex Beading Wire and create a wonderfully colorful design. Multiple stands of wire can be used with both tools. A draw plate will help you reduce the finished design down to your preferred width. The Lazee Daizee Draw Plate will accommodate both sizes of tools. Getting started is easy, but you may make a few mistakes, luckily the drawing down process hides the majority of those mistakes! You will be creating a beautiful weave while watching TV or talking to friends in no time. Multiple strands and sizes of viking knit can be used together to form a larger project. It lends itself to decorative applications such as adding headpins with embellishments and, when not drawn down or utilizing the bigger Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool, items like pearls and gems can be inserted inside the weave.

Lazee Daizee Tutorial With 26 Gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire

Kristen filmed another episode of Free Spirit Beading on Monday. Make sure you catch her live. She designs jewelry and discusses arts and crafts and gives out some incredibly helpful tips and tricks. She is live on Mondays at 12pm PST. Free Spirit Beading takes it's name from her design philosophy. She does not fret about mistakes while creating her art or jewelry but chooses to incorporate the 'errors' into her designs. She believes that mistakes are part of the journey and flaws can be beautiful. Be a free spirit and follow her!

This week, Kristen gave us an in-depth look at the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool. She is not an expert at Viking Knit and this tool is new to her. So, this was a fun chance to see her tackle the challenge of using it. She has made several designs, but as she says, the tool is, "not in her wheelhouse".