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» Best Bangles Ever
This design is a classic indeed!
Join instructor, Janice Berkebile as she fires up her torch and walks you step-by-step through fusing heavy-gauge fine silver wire.
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Step-By-Step Instructions
Fuse your fine silver wire into a bangle. Check out this
online class
before you start!
Lightly shape with the
Plastic Mallet
on the Bracelet Mandrel.
While still on the bracelet mandrel, add texture to each bangle with the
hammer of your choice!
Stamp your designs and/or initials on all your pendants and blanks. Punch holes in the blanks and attach to the bangles with your jump rings.
Oxidize in Liver of Sulfur. Follow up with a Pro Polish Pad. Check out this
great tutorial
before you start!
Attach your charms with a jump ring.
Best Bangles Ever
How perfect are these bangles for mom!!! Stamp each charm with something special.
Tools And Materials
Tools
Max Flame Jeweler's Torch
Kiln Brick
Metal Bracelet Measuring Gauge
Cool Cup with Gripping Tweezers
Beginning Stamping Checklist
Royal Crest Uppercase Letter Set - 6mm
- "M"
Fancy Uppercase Letter Stamp Set 1/4" (6mm)
- "N"
USA Made Block Uppercase Letter Stamp Set 1/4" (6.4mm)
- "A"
Sleepy Owl Design Stamp- Beaducation Original
Star Design Stamp - 1/16" (1.6mm)
Steel Round Bracelet Mandrel
Silver Black- PRICE INCLUDES HAZARDOUS SHIPPING FEE
Fretz Sharp Texturing/Raising Hammer
Fretz Small Embossing Hammer
Chasing Hammer
Plastic Mallet
Materials
12g FINE Silver, round, dead soft wire-1/2 oz (~1.58 ft)
- If you want to make 4 bangles you will need 2 packs of this wire.
Sterling Silver Horseshoe Charm
Gold Filled Puffy Heart Charm
Sterling Silver Circle with Peened Edge
Sterling Silver Filigree Edge Pendant, Medium
Gold Filled Circle 3/8" (10mm), 24g
Gold Filled Circle 5/8" (16mm), 24g
Gold Filled 3mm I.D. 18 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 20
Gold Filled 6mm I.D. 18 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 20
Sterling Silver 3mm I.D. 18 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 20
Sterling Silver 4mm I.D. 16 Gauge Jump Rings, pack of 50
Techniques Used
Hammered/Textured Metal
Metal Stamping
Related Online Video Classes
We thought you might enjoy these classes because they use similar techniques:
FREE: Stamping on Metal
with Lisa Niven Kelly
Classic Bangle
with Janice Berkebile
Twisted, Knotted and Fused
with Kriss Silva
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