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!

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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".

If you are eager to try a new knitting project or if you are already familiar with Viking Knit but have never used the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool, this tool is a game changer. Viking knit has never been easier.

Kristen shows us the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool 1/2" and the smaller Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool 1/4". She discusses the differences between the two tools.

The instructions that are included with the tool give a great overview of how to use the tool and what kind of designs you can create. The instructions include eight suggestions for designing with the loops on the tool. Kristen opted to demo the six loop pattern on the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool 1/2". 

Supplies:

26 Gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper and Smoky Quartz Colors 
1/4" Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool
1/2" Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool
Lazee Daizee Draw Plate 
Nylon Jaw Pliers 
Chain Nose Pliers 
Soft Flex Professional Flush Cutters

These handy images show two of the patterns you can create with the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool. If you use all twelve loops, your finished design will be very wire intensive. If you like the look of knitted wire - this is a great pattern choice. Another option is to use six loops. This pattern will give you an open design.

Using a draw plate will condense your wire down to a smaller size. Draw plates are great if you want your jewelry to be uniform in size. You do not need to use a draw plate if you do not wish to - but look how amazing the wire looks once it is drawn down!

Jewelry Making Findings, Beading Components & Jewelry Demo

Kristen filmed a video discussing the findings you can find at Soft Flex Company. Findings, also known as components, are the supplies you need to finish or embellish your jewelry. The term findings includes a range of items - crimps, head pins, clasps, and more. Kristen does a great job of demystifying the world of findings. She gives a description how each of our findings are used. Don't miss this video if you have any questions about jewelry components.

After discussing jewelry components, Kristen gave a wonderful demo on how to create a pair of earrings. The knitted design was created with the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool and 26 gauge Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper. These earrings are stunning and so customizable. Add a bead or just have a hoop. Different colors of Soft Flex Craft Wire will give a unique finish.

Supplies:

1/2" Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool 
Lazee Daizee Draw Plate
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 26ga 
Soft Flex Craft Wire - 22ga 
Soft Flex Professional Flush Cutters
Nylon Jaw Pliers 
Chain Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers 
Jump Rings 
Ear Wires 
Bead Mixes
Soft Flex Beading Wire - .019 Diameter 
Soft Flex 2x2mm Crimp Tubes 
Magical Crimping Pliers

Using The Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Tool To Blend Soft Flex Craft Wire Colors Together

James returned with another episode of Conversations in Wire. He uploads a new episode every other Thursday. His episodes are not live, but if you catch him when the episode is uploaded, he is on chat and ready to answer any questions about Soft Flex Craft Wire and wire wrapping - or in this case, knitting.

James wanted to show how to use two colors of wire on the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool. The colors blend and look so wonderful. For this design, he used all twelve loops on the tool. This makes the design very wire dense - which is perfect for blending colors.

James finished the video with a discussion on how to draw the design down through a draw plate. Draw plates are great for condensing the wire. They also elongate the piece as it draws down - so make sure you consider that. You do not need to use as much Soft Flex Craft Wire to create your jewelry if you are going to be finishing with a draw plate.

Supplies:

Soft Flex Craft Wire - 26ga
Soft Flex Craft Wire - Silver Plated 26ga
1/2" Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool
1/4" Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool 
Lazee Daizee Draw Plate
Nylon Jaw Pliers
Cutters (Bead Nipper)
Round Nose Pliers 
Bent Nose Pliers 

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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com