Inspiration Rendition: Geometric Bangles
So here is the rendition of the geometric bangles from my previous inspiration post. If you would like to know how to make these yourself just continue reading.
2) Ruler
3) Side cutters
4) Flat nose pliers
5) Nylon jaw flat nose pliers
6) Round nose pliers
7) Metal file
8) Craft wire multi mandrel (round, oval, square and
triangle loops)
9) Chasing hammer
10) Utility bench block
11) Bracelet mandrel or solid round cup/ container
STEPS
1) Measure out 8” of non-tarnish wire and snip with side
cutters
2) If wire has any kinks in it, just straighten them out
with the nylon flat nose pliers
3) Using craft wire mandrel, wrap one end of the
straightened wire around the shape/ size you want then remove from
mandrel
4) If during step 3 you create any kinks in the wire just
straighten the wire back out with the nylon flat nose pliers – this step is
really important and necessary before proceeding to step 5
5) Place bench block on a flat surface, place straightened
shaped wire on bench block and using chasing hammer, hammer wire to flatten
(this process will also harden the wire) – hammer along the entire length of
the wire. If you want your bangle to be more on the wider side than the thinner
side once done hammering one side, flip the wire over and hammer along the
entire length of the opposite side
6) After hammering the wire, the shape created using
the craft wire mandrel may come a bit loose, if so simply slide wire back on
mandrel to reshape and remove
7) Bend the wire around bracelet mandrel or whatever object
you are using to form the bangle
8) Lightly tap wire into shape around object from step 7
using chasing hammer and remove
9) Using round nose pliers slightly round the opposite end
of the wire (side without the shape) to form a hook
And there you have it, your customized geometric bangle.
FYI: I listed the metal file in case you have any rough
edges on the wire after hammering. You may or may not use this tool but it’s
good to have handy just in case.
Until next time, let inspiration find you!