which anvil and where to get for open bracelets

[Tabby66]

Hi Peter,

I was wondering how to get that effect on a bangle too. I've been trying (and failing!) with copper. Now you've all started to answer my questions! Will be interested in your tutorial Peter and may well be interested in a stake too (how many are you making?!!).
Tabby

[caroleallen]

I used to make anticlastic bangles on a stake, though not quite the same way as in the tutorial. I found that if I soldered the 2 ends of the bangle and shaped it first, it kept it's shape much better when I was forging it. Once it was made, I cut it open where I had soldered it.

I now make them on my fantastic Bonny Doon and it takes about 20 seconds to do. Cheating I know, but who cares.

[caroleallen]

And also it's great for forming aluminium.

[Di Sandland]

Carole, that's bloody brilliant! Tropical paradise on a wrist.

[mizgeorge]

Those are gorgeous Carole - I've got tool envy again now!

[jille]

Stunning work and so different
Jille

[caroleallen]

Thanks guys. That's a great slogan Di, I may use that in the future!

[MuranoSilver]

I used to make anticlastic bangles on a stake, though not quite the same way as in the tutorial. I found that if I soldered the 2 ends of the bangle and shaped it first, it kept it's shape much better when I was forging it. Once it was made, I cut it open where I had soldered it.

I now make them on my fantastic Bonny Doon and it takes about 20 seconds to do. Cheating I know, but who cares.

So beautiful!

[caroleallen]

Jille, I've just looked at your sites. What stunning work. Like me, you like to do lots of different things.

[jille]

Hi Carole, thank you
I get bored easily and so i have to keep learning new skills. I love overglaze painting but sadly it doesn't sell, glass does much better. I'm hoping once i have silver making skills I can combine glass, ceramics, silver and enamels but I'm not exactly sure how just yet
Jille