Don
Cave Dweller 
He wants you too, Malachi.
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Post by Don on Jun 20, 2012 13:03:52 GMT -5
I'm teaching myself how to do this based on various internet tutorials that I have found. It seems that like everything else, everyone has their own way of doing it. I'm practicing with copper and I think I'm ready to progress to silver and was wondering what alloy would work best with this technique. Sterling seems to be a poor choice due to it's tarnishing properties, but it does offer strength. Dead soft argentium wire has a dull finish in my experience and I'm not sure I want to try polishing the weave with zam and felt buffs. Fine silver doesn't tarnish and looks brighter than the argentium, but it's so soft, I wonder if it is strong enough to weave. What do you think? Single knit, 22 ga wire:  double knit 26 ga wire:  |
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cardiobill
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Post by cardiobill on Jun 20, 2012 13:10:58 GMT -5
I have no suggestions for you. You obviosly know way more than I do. I just wanted to tell you how cool I think it is. WOW.
Bill
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 20, 2012 13:11:35 GMT -5
Looks awesome Don. Nice and clean and consistent. I'm one of the ones with a tutorial vid on youtube, although my woven wire necklace might be a little different. I normally use a smaller gauge, 26g. Try this wire and see if you like it. It's silver plated and easy to handle. Also comes in lots of colors.  I know it says black on the label but the listing is for silver color. www.thunderbirdsupply.com/proddetail.aspx?stockNum=576356Jo |
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thomtap
starting to spend too much on rocks
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Post by thomtap on Jun 20, 2012 13:29:16 GMT -5
I've been doing this for a couple of weeks myself... but yours is much smoother than mine. There is a way to do a cab with a viking weave wrap as well. They look really good too!
Those pieces really look great!
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Post by Pat on Jun 20, 2012 13:39:25 GMT -5
Looks very, very good. I've tried it, and the only thing that saved it was putting it through the draw plate. The Viking knit looks great and seems a bit.... historical.
Jo, there are 222+ tutes of the Viking Knit on youtube. Which is yours? Thanks.
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Don
Cave Dweller
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Post by Don on Jun 20, 2012 14:37:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I saw a necklace made using this technique and had to learn how to do it, I was so impressed by it.
The 26ga necklace has some problems, weaving the fine wire and getting the knots straight and the same size was challenging. I think I have a better feel for it now though. I must say, fine wire and double stitch is very time consuming. there's at least 6 hours in the necklace. everyone seems to have their own method for starting the weave and adding new wires in. I'm still experimenting to find out the best method.
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unclestu2u
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Post by unclestu2u on Jun 20, 2012 15:18:17 GMT -5
Wow Don that looks really awesome
Stu
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hubrocks
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by hubrocks on Jun 20, 2012 21:00:55 GMT -5
I never made anything like that, but that weave , and that braclet is VERY NICE !!! ( I would say awesome but someone already said that).
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Post by NatureNut on Jun 21, 2012 0:42:01 GMT -5
Pat, it really isn't well done. I shot video and really didn't have my wording ready, but threw it together because a friend was requesting it. Mine is wire crochet or woven wire.
Here's the link:
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Post by rockjunquie on Jun 21, 2012 1:06:59 GMT -5
Beautiful! I've still not tried this, yet. I think I'm chicken.
Here's a tip for that kinked wire. When I get a kink or work hardened area that threatens to break, I run the flame from a cigarette lighter under it- not too fast, not too slow. It softens the wire back up. I just finished a heavily woven piece and had to do it a few times, so it was fresh in my mind to mention.
Personally, I would go with sterling. I've seen these with a patina and they look awesome! Because a bracelet will get a lot of wear and because it wouldn't be hard to polish the outside with a cloth, I think it would be shiny enough save for the inside patina. But, I understand your concern. I definitely wouldn't go with fine silver. That stuff never even work hardens. You'd have a wet noodle.
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zarguy
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Post by zarguy on Jun 21, 2012 1:26:56 GMT -5
Very cool, Don. I does look time consuming. But you're single, & have all the time in the world ;>)
So why didn't you show up to the rock club meeting tonight?
Lynn
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Post by talkingstones on Jun 21, 2012 5:05:40 GMT -5
Don, that's beautiful! It would look cool in silver, incredible in gold! It'll be interesting to see how you come out with them!
Cathy
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
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Post by zarguy on Jun 21, 2012 12:42:03 GMT -5
Bring the family up to Groovefest Fri & Sat!
Lynn
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