How to Make a Foxtail Bracelet: A Silversmithing Tutorial

[@bentationfunkiloglio]

Very interesting design! I have completely self-serving video topic request… Finishing tips/tricks, i.e., how to add finishing touches on pieces to make them look professional. For example, took me quite a while to get to the point where my bezel edges looked nice, clean, and even. … just lots of trial and error

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@bentationfunkiloglio Good idea! I’ll see what I can do:)

[@CynthiaNE_44]

Love the draw plate set up. Great idea. Thanks!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Cynthia!

[@ElinHaugan]

I made one of these a couple years ago, I used 2 S-hooks to stretch out the rings. One I clamped in a vise and held the other with pliers. Used the same set up while putting the chain together 🙂

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@ElinHaugan I really enjoy stuff like this:)

[@JustME-ft4di]

Fab! I have seen ppl pull chains back and forth over a ring mandrel faster and faster to loosen chains really quickly and well.

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@JustME-ft4di Thanks JustMe! I’ll have to try that:)

[@jdiamond9513]

In lieu of using the finger cots to protect your fingers from the knurled knob of the vise, you could also dip the nob in plastic-dip. Also, the little tool you called an ice pick is technically an awl. Great video, I look forward to having the time to make one of these bracelets. I really like the pattern. I have so many of your projects from your ebooks that I want to make.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Jdiamond! You are absolutely right, that is an awl:). Great idea on the knob. Thank you for the nice comment!

[@phil107hca]

Beautiful bracelet. Not sure if I have the patience to make it though!

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@phil107hca This style comes together pretty easily. You could do it Phil!

[@barbarafields3973]

Chad, are you going to be at the Tucson Show? I’m here for the first time, and will be at JOGS, working at the WireJewelryTools booth. It would be fun to meet you

[@chadssilversmithing]

@@barbarafields3973 I wish! I went once about 25 years ago and was amazed:). I hope you get some time to see some of the shows!

[@Yoshikaable]

I am curious about making a Milanese mesh bracelet. Is this something you have experience making?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Sorry Yoshikaable, I do not.