Ancient Wire - An illustrated guide to making jewelry in the manner of the Vikings and other ancient cultures;

This book will not only show you how to create chains in the manner known as Viking Knitting, Viking Wire Weaving or Viking Chain Knitting, but how to finish them, and also how to create other items such as rings and hollow ovals. Chapters include: Tools and Materials, The Handle, Basic Technique-Through Two Handle Loops, Basic Technique-Through One Handle Loop, Single Loop Handle, Double Technique, Adding a New Piece of Wire, Estimating the Length of the Finished Chain, Drawing the Chain, Finishing, Tips and Tricks, Clasps, Connecting Rings, Rings, Wire Caged Glass Bead, Hollow Oval, Leather Cord Center Necklace or Bracelet, Twisted Wire Center Bracelet. 79 pages, 121 Black and White illustrations.