Overview

I came across Orbital Vipera Beerus by Loke on M.A.I.L. when looking for new weaves and decided to try my hand at it. This member of the European family is another variant of Vipera Beerus, created by integrating orbital rings into a 2-in-1 Chain with Vipera Beerus’ characteristic alternating leaning. I recommend following this tutorial by lorraine if you want to try making this weave yourself.

Materials

For the sample piece showcased in this post, I used two sizes of rings made from 16 SWG Bright Aluminum wire. The smaller rings have an ID of .25in for an AR of 4, purchased from The Ring Lord. The larger rings, which I made myself, have an ID of 10mm for an AR of 6.15.

Notes

The Orbital Vipera Beerus weave is not too difficult to understand, but it can be challenging to start since it takes time to become stable. Keeping the weave on a table and being careful not to move it while adding new rings can be very helpful. Visually, the weave looks mediocre at best and only when under tension, with the center appearing the most appealing, while the ends can look messy. As a chain weave with a somewhat wide cross-section, it is well suited for bracelets, necklaces, chokers, or as a non-load-bearing cord. It is possible to join a section of the weave into a closed loop, but this requires using an even number of small rings. While it is not too difficult to learn or create, its underwhelming appearance makes it hard to recommend unless you like the look of it.

Pictures

Flat

Flat: Angled

Flat: Profile

Vertical

Vertical: Profile

In Process




Interactive Model