Hi Peg,
I hope this finds you
well!
This month the Altar
project was for myself and as you know the spaces in my box are long and
narrow. I decided I wanted to experiment with Viking Knit. I
created my own mandrels with different sizes and numbers of holes. I then
worked with both colored and sterling silver wire. I worked through
several variations of the Viking Knit process and transitioned some of my
samples through all three in one piece, single, double, and triple. I
also used various gauges of wire. I found the process VERY relaxing and
enjoy doing it while I sit with my husband watching TV.
Many months ago my
son-in-law asked me to make him a Mjolnir and I wanted a handmade chain to go
with it. I am carving the Mjolnir out of wax and will have it cast for
his 29th birthday next month so figuring out the right size for
the bail was important to know before carving since the chain will be an
integral part.
I’m very pleased with my
Viking knit skills! Tried once before years ago but had a mental
block. I think I’m over it now! =)
Many blessings to you my
dear!
Lynn Vernon
