Ultimate Viking knit kit - includes 4 pairs of pliers, wire cutters, drawplate, mandrels, wire and tutorial

The Ultimate Viking knit kit includes the tools and materials you will need to make an 18” necklace and 7” bracelet (apart from a pin and tape measure). This very rewarding technique has a touch of magic to it, when you come to the drawing process and is highly addictive - don’t say I didn’t warn you ;)

The following items are included in this kit (the materials supplied are enough to make 1 x 18” Necklace and 1 x 7” Bracelet:
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Side cutters
1 Drawplate
4 Mandrels
over 400” 24 gauge soft round wire
25” 20 gauge soft round wire
45” 18 gauge soft round wire
8 1/2” 16 gauge soft round wire
4 x 3mm round beads
Viking Knit Tutorial

You can choose from Copper or silver plated wire. Just send me a message to let me know your preference.

The Drawplate pictured is for illustration purposes only, Please see the second image in the sequence for the actual Rosewood drawplate you will receive in this kit

Please note that colours may vary on the plier handles.

This chain was actually used by the Vikings thousands of years ago (8th to 10th century) as currency, where they cut the chain to the desired length. Nowadays it is enjoyed as a very attractive, strong and flexible chain.

Once ordered and paid for, the tutorial will be emailed in pdf form to the address in your payment (unless you send me a message stating an alternative address) within 24 hour (normally much sooner) and the tools and materials will be despatched Royal Mail first class on the following working day.

Plier details:

Good precision quality pliers for jewelry making, this set of 5 tools includes Round, Chain and Flat nose pliers, Nylon Jaw pliers and flush/side cutters, all essential for getting started on your jewelry making adventure!

These entry level tools offer excellent quality despite the modest price and are superb value for money and sport a box joint and sprung, coated handles

Round nose pliers - These versatile pliers will work 12- to 28-gauge wire and will make loops with inside diameters that range from approximately 1.5mm to 6.0mm. A great multi-purpose pair of pliers, you can use them for holding, adjusting, shaping
Total Length of Pliers: 6.25 inches
Width of the Jaw at the Tip: 1mm
Length of Jaws from Tip to Box Joint: 27mm
Box Joint Dimensions: 8.0mm Deep by 13.75mm Wide by 15mm Long
Made of High Quality Stainless Steel

Chain nose pliers - often the choice when working with smaller jump rings or in tighter places. The tips are narrow, yet the pliers are substantial.
Total Length of Pliers: 6.25 inches
Width of the Jaw at the Tip: 1.5mm
Length of Jaws from Tip to Box Joint: 27mm
Box Joint Dimensions: 8.0mm Deep by 13.75mm Wide by 15mm Long
Made of High Quality Stainless Steel

Flat nose pliers - especially useful when making sharp bends in wire or when working with small- to medium-sized jump rings. A great multi-purpose pair of pliers, you can use them for holding, adjusting, bending, and moving wire sizes 12- to 28-gauge.
Total Length of Pliers: 6.25 inches
Width of the Jaw at the Tip: 5mm
Length of Jaws from Tip to Box Joint: 27mm
Box Joint Dimensions: 8.0mm Deep by 13.75mm Wide by 15mm Long
Made of High Quality Stainless Steel

Nylon Jaw pliers - especially useful for straightening wire as well as flattening and hardening your work . These versatile pliers will work 12- to 28-gauge wire.
Total Length of Pliers: 6.75 inches
Width of the Jaw at the Tip: 8mm
Length of Jaws from Tip to Box Joint: 34mm
Box Joint Dimensions: 8.0mm Deep by 13.75mm Wide by 19mm Long
Made of High Quality Stainless Steel

Flush cutter, side cutters - for jewelry making, wire sizes 12- to 28-gauge.
Total Length of Pliers: 6.25 inches
Width of the Jaw at the Tip: 5mm
Length of Jaws from Tip to Box Joint: 18mm
Box Joint Dimensions: 8.0mm Deep by 13.75mm Wide by 15mm Long
Made of High Quality Stainless Steel