All made in double Vipera Berus (VB) pattern, plus a Vipera Star toggle ring. The thought of so many "vipers" in one place is not my thing, but while in chainmaille, they make for wonderful chunky jewelry.
Vipera Berus is a very "weave-like" pattern, specially when done in double, they have very interesting flow. When I look at it, my eyes just want to follow the rings, like they're just one long strand from beginning to end, which we know are not, but don't they look like they were?
Anyway, I made the small donut a while back (check it out here) and I've been wearing it as a pendant off a simple black leather choker necklace. Had always wanted to make a collection out of it just because I like the pattern so much. Lucky me that Maillers Worldwide has VB as the September 2010 weave challenge; I took the opportunity to make a bracelet and a finger ring.
Now, if you can hold one of these guys in your hand, you'll feel how thick they are. Most bracelet clasps would look wimpy for such a big boy. To fashion something of similar thickness, I dug thru MAIL and found Vipera Star. After a few experiments, this is the latest version. Not sure if I'm totally happy with it, but it's a start and I can see potentials in other similar applications. So, it's all good in the end:-)
Specs:
More photos here.
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