Viking Knit Tool

Viking Knit Mandrel

Wire Weaving Tool This Viking Knit Mandrel is designed for creating handmade Viking Knit chains, bracelets, necklaces, and other wire jewelry. The mandrel features a six-sided (hexagonal) design that provides evenly spaced reference points for weaving your wire. It's a simple, reusable alternative to traditional wooden mandrels and is great for anyone interested in Viking Knit jewelry making. Features Hexagonal design for six-point Viking Knit weaving Compact and easy to handle Separate cap included Suitable for experimenting with different wire types and weaving techniques Reusable and easy to print Dimensions Mandrel length: 120 mm Width across flats: 13 mm Width across corners: Approximately 15 mm Separate cap included Suggested Settings Material: PLA or PETG ( I used PLA ) Layer height: 0.2 mm Walls: 3-4 Infill: 20-30% This mandrel was designed for my own Viking knit jewelry projects, and I'm sharing it for anyone who wants to try making their own wire-woven jewelry. A draw plate can be used after weaving to compress, lengthen, and smooth the finished Viking knit chain.

Printer Note: I use a Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro for my 3D printing projects. All of my designs are created with this printer in mind, though they should work with other FDM printers as well.