Recently, the three of us at The Bead Gallery had a 1 hr jewelry project challenge (edited for this replay), to see what this creative brain trust could come up with! The result of 6 hands, 3 beading masters, and 1 hour was this Rich Metals Flower Bracelet!
As Jamie (Jump Rings and Chain), Michelle (Metal Flower), and Jason (Clasp) had a ton of fun, we explained what we were doing, so that we could share what we knew about wire, metal work, dapping, metal cutting, shaping, hammering and more!
Here are the tools and supplies we used :)
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Exclusive Rich Metals Flower Button Kit from The Bead Gallery, Honolulu includes: 5/8" Opihi print aluminum disk - 1 piece 3/4" Retro Bubbles pri...
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18 gauge wire is perfect for making jump rings, wire components, hearts, clasps, eyepins and more! If you can't choose - go with the soft! If yo...
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216 gauge wire is perfect for making jump rings, wire components, hearts, clasps, eyepins, chain maille and more! This is my absolute favorite wir...
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12 gauge soft wire is a malleable, yet durable wire for bangles, finger rings, large clasps and big jump rings (12mm+)You may not be able to "move...
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WE LOVE THIS CUTTER! It's such a reasonable price for what it can do - which is flush cut up to 12 gauge wire! A strong, durable cutter that is i...
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We LOVE these cutters! Forged from high-grade steel, these flush cutters are our favorite overall for general wirework as they cut up through 16 g...
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Extremely fine tips and smooth movement make these chain nose pliers our favorites. Made from high-grade steel, they feature double-leaf springs an...
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Extremely fine tips and smooth movement make these round nose pliers our favorites, guaranteeing that all your loops will be round forever more!! M...
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Extremely fine tips and smooth movement make these flat nose pliers our favorites, and they can super grip all kinds of wire without slipping! Made...
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Great for pinching the large end crimps and large gauge wire. The unique parallel action design allows the smooth, flat nose jaws to open and close...
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Great for pinching the large end crimps and large gauge wire. The unique parallel action design allows the smooth, flat nose jaws to open and close...
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Probably our most well-used and beloved plier, this 6 stepper seems to be able to do it all!! It can make a variety of loops ranging from 2mm to 9...
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These 1.5mm hole punch pliers will punch soft metal as thick as 18 gauge. They are made of thick carbon steel, come with an extra replaceable pin a...
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We use this 2 1/4" wooden dapping block, with multiple size depressions, to shape flat metals into domed pieces. Wood will not scratch or mar preci...
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Perfect size to hammer on most of your wire component pieces! This is a well-made set and allows you to hammer without creating excess noise and vi...
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Our dream hammer for beginners and definitely a winner for anyone with metalworking experience to hammer and harden your wire components! You will...
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Great for cutting up to 20 gauge sheet stock Steel blades with blue handles Narrow points for easy maneuvering 7 inches long; 1-1/2 inch blade l...
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