Adjustable Bangle - Stacking Bangles - Jewellery Making Tutorial
In this jewellery making tutorial, I will show you how to create a simple stacker type bangle which is adjustable in size. We will also be work-hardening metal to make the bangle strong and wearable.
Techniques used;
Forming wire
Sliding wraps
Work hardening
Materials used;
1.25mm bare copper wire from www.wires.co.uk
Handmade charms (optional)
Wire Gauge???
Yes! I mostly use UK terms, as I’m from the U.K 🇬🇧. I do try to include US Terms but in case I miss them here they are 😊 Thank you 😊
0.25mm - 30 AWG
0.4mm - 26 AWG
0.6mm - 22 AWG
0.8mm - 20 AWG
0.9mm - 19 AWG
1mm - 18 AWG
1.25mm - 16 AWG
1.5mm - 14 AWG
2mm - 12 AWG
Tools used;
Round steel bracelet mandrel
Flush cutters
Chain nose pliers
Steel block
Rubber block
Rawhide hammer https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thor-Copper-Rawhide-Hammer-Size/dp/B0001P0XZG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=rawhide+hammer&qid=1590596456&sr=8-1
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