Recommended Tools & Supplies:
14 Ga. Round Copper Wire;
14 Ga. Round Silver Wire;
Steel Bench Block;
Pliers Set;
1/2 Round File (2 cut);
Half Round Pliers;
Forming Pliers;
Cross-Peen Hammer;
Permanent Marker;
Ruler;
3" Dividers;
Sanding Stick;
Emery Boards; and,
Safety Glasses
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to make an elegant forged link bracelet from copper wire. You'll learn how to manipulate 14 gauge wire with pliers, hammers, and a bench block to create well articulated links and a clasp.
In a related video, Prof. Ahr works with the bracelet parts created in this video to demonstrate how to apply red and green patinas to copper. It's fun and easy. So you'll want to check that video out too.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications.
The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.
14 Ga. Round Copper Wire;
14 Ga. Round Silver Wire;
Steel Bench Block;
Pliers Set;
1/2 Round File (2 cut);
Half Round Pliers;
Forming Pliers;
Cross-Peen Hammer;
Permanent Marker;
Ruler;
3" Dividers;
Sanding Stick;
Emery Boards; and,
Safety Glasses
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to make an elegant forged link bracelet from copper wire. You'll learn how to manipulate 14 gauge wire with pliers, hammers, and a bench block to create well articulated links and a clasp.
In a related video, Prof. Ahr works with the bracelet parts created in this video to demonstrate how to apply red and green patinas to copper. It's fun and easy. So you'll want to check that video out too.
If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com
Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications.
The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com.
1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR
2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry"
https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED
3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting"
https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT
Follow us on:
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/
And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.