Thank you to everyone who attended my Birka Chain, Type 6 class; I hope you enjoyed it (Atenvelt A&S Collegium, 14OCT23). I will have a multi-part video of how to create the chain from start to finish posted in a few weeks (I am planning on ordering an overhead USB video camera shortly so I can do demo videos of some of the artwork I do). I am also planning to post a living document of my class handout (here) (it needs more refinement and further documentation…as of late, I have been successful in finding documentable sources for this type of jewelry).

I also would like to reference Mistress Fiona and Master Balderich Balderbane. Mistress Fiona, I learned over this past weekend earned her Laurel in doing this type of chain work. She is using much smaller links, works mainly in solid silver, and her art is leaning more towards the Greek side of things. Master Balderich makes the traditional Viking wire-weave necklaces as well as the terminals (finials). He occasionally teaches classes in both subjects.

As always, thanks for taking a look at my blog.

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