A draw
plate is essential for making Viking weave wire jewelry. It's
used to "draw" your initial weave down to a smaller
diameter. Draw plates are used with smooth jewelry wire or
craft wire. Several other draw plate designs are available,
including do-it-yourself versions. The White#12 Draw Plate is unique.
Preferred
Features
- 12 holes ranging from 5/32 to 1/2-inch for improved
usefulness
- Large 2x6 inch size with easy-to-grip surface for less hand
stress
- Bigger holes & beveled front edges for easier pulls
(seems more gentle to the wire surface)
If you are already delighted with a wooden draw plate that
you own & use, don't buy this new design (buy more
wire instead).
How to use
Begin by pulling your wire weave through the largest useful hole, then
use progressively smaller holes to reach the right size. This
method is demonstrated in the
Double
Knit Viking Weave DVD. See Viking
Weave video
for a brief demonstration.
Care
Clean with soap & water. Protect from these
conditions:
- oil
- extreme heat
- strong direct sunshine.
The White#12 Draw Plate is manufactured in USA from a tough, slippery
thermoplastic polymer
developed by Dupont. The design is based on successful
prototypes sold locally since 2005.
