Other than the obvious difference in diameter, which tool
is best for me? A 6-loop Viking Knit chain on the 1/4"
tool looks nothing like a 6-loop Viking Knit chain on the 1/2" tool. Both tools offer different design opportunities.
The Lazee Daizee™ draw
plate will accommodate both sizes.
Note: weave created on the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit tool is worked out the top of the rod, not down the length of the rod,
so any length of weave can be created. Also, you are not limited by the number of loops on the head, you can utilize 3-6 loops
on the 1/4" tool or 3-12 loops on the 1/2" tool.
The 1/4" diameter tool with a
6-loop head generates a very flexible and fluid chain that works up fast and creates woven lengths that are great
for draping as a necklace alone or with pendants. The largest diameter wire you can use with the 6 loop head is a 22 gauge,
which will result in about a 3/8" diameter woven tube. This is a nice size for a bracelet, which will still remain flexible
unless an inner support such as a wire or plastic tubing is used. Multiple stands and sizes can be used together to form a
larger project. The 1/4" tool will also accommodate a 20 gauge wire by reducing the number of loops used and can be very
effect as a bail when used over a smaller woven chain. The 1/4" tool is available separately for $24.95 or as
an all-inclusive kit for $49.95, plus shipping.
The larger tool is 1/2” in diameter with 12 loops. Due
to the increased number of loops on the head you can be more creative and versatile with the number of loops used as well
as accommodating larger gauges of wire more easily. It lends itself to decorative applications such as adding headpins with
embellishments and, because of the larger diameter, items like pearls and gems can be inserted inside the weave. Weave on
this tool can be reduced to 3/8” and 1/4” diameter, depending on the gauge of wire and number of loops used, however
the weave is very stiff and does not drape well. The 1/2" tool should be available in mid-August. It
will be sold separately@ $29.95 or in an all-inclusive kit for $54.95, plus shipping.
Multiple stands of wire can be used with both tools.
Creating different weave patterns, techniques, projects and
more will be featured in “The Lazee Daizee™ Guide to Viking Knit” book which should be available in late August. (The book is based on the 1/4" tool but technique apply to both sizes).
