Video Tutorial - How to Use a Bracelet Bending Tool

Create perfectly curved cuff bracelets in just a few seconds with this handy bending tool.

Note: Do any stamping or metalworking to the metal/wire prior to forming the cuff.

Instructions

Step 1

Metal strip sitting in the notch of the tool

Cut your desired length of metal sheet or wire and place one end of the strip into the notch on the tool.

Step 2

Metal trip getting bent over the curved part of the tool

Using your hand, bend metal around the curved arch on first side of the tool.

Step 3

The other end of the metal trip sitting in the notch of the tool

Repeat at the other end.

Bending the metal strip over the curved part of the tool

Note: Either hold the flat end of tool in your hand or place it in a bench vise to free up both hands during forming. Recommended for use with 18- to 26-gauge gold, sterling silver, brass, aluminum and copper metals.

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