(For the record, the brand is Artistic Wire. I used a silver wire of this brand once before, and was disappointed by the coating peeling off. Not cool! But my second try with it was very satisfying -- lightweight, quite flexible, and no peeling!)
This bracelet is actually inspired by a recent custom ordered piece. Here is a photo.
This second bracelet is single knit with black and peacock blue beads inside the weave. (Incidentally, the beads are of Czech glass, whose sparkle I love and whose price I can afford!) Also, as you can see, I didn't put beads on each end of the chain, but instead there are bronze colored end caps.
I report with gratitude that the color was just what I'd hoped, the wire didn't peel or have any other defects, and furthermore, after I'd finished with the custom order, I was left with some wire to spare for my own amusement!
I really liked the blue beads with the green, so I stuck with that in the next bracelet, adding some new colors. (The beads from my matching madness have a cameo as well!) I also wanted the weave stronger and stiffer, hence the double knit. I like my second bracelet, but I think the color is so bright and fun that it calls for a design that is a little more complex.
Maybe another variation on this theme is in the future!
Love your work. I also found Artistic wire is the best one for viking knit. Your yellow green one turned out so beautiful...it looks kind of a peridot shade in my computer. Your blog was a nice find. Dita from http://www.alankarshilpa.blogspot.com
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ReplyDeleteI've recently discovered Viking Knit - so am very excited to find your blog. Fascinating treatment with the beads worked into the knit! Never would have thought to try that. Thanks
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