How to Make Silver Bangles
Jewelry has been used to enhance beauty for centuries. Many people also buy jewelry for other people as a sign of affection or in celebration of a special occasion. Jewelry can be expensive, and although silver is not the most expensive material, it can still cost more than some are willing to or able to spend. With a few materials and a bit of craftsmanship, almost anyone can make their own silver bangles.
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Round sterling silver wire
- Wire cutter
- Pliers
- Wire rounder
- Plastic mallet
- Beads and accessories (optional)
Instructions
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Measure your wrist or the wrist of the person you are making the bangle for with measuring tape. When you have the measurement, increase that measurement by 2 inches so that the bangle hangs loosely on your wrist when it is complete.
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Cut the wire to the adjusted measurement with the wire cutter and smooth out the edges of the wire using the wire rounder. At one end of your wire, bend a small loop with your pliers. On the other end of the wire, bend the wire into a partial loop. This part of the wire will be the catch of your bangle.
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Curve the silver wire until it is the shape that you desire. If you like, you can use a bracelet mandrel to shape the wire. If you don't have a mandrel, you can use another rounded object. Hit the wire gently with the plastic mallet so that it forms to the rounded shape.
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Add any beads or accessories to the wire if you desire. Try on the bangle, fitting the catch into the loop.
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Tips & Warnings
Hold both ends of the wire when you cut it to avoid injury or backlashing.
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