How to Make Bracelet out of Copper Pipe Tubing - WATCH & LEARN #2

I got asked many times to share the method I used to make these Moon Crater Cuffs, the bracelets I made out of copper tubing. So here it is, the long-awaited video tutorial! ;)
It's not hard to make the air chasing bracelets, it's just a little time-consuming. If you follow my direction here, you will soon start making them too :D
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Tools List:
6 inch copper pipe - 1/2 or 3/4 inch thick
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Chasing/ballpeen hammer - amzn.to/3tBvG1V
Nylon hammer - amzn.to/3jm6gjK
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Chasing tools/design stamps (optional) - amzn.to/3tsHlzH
Steel step mandrel - amzn.to/3tDUcPU
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Torch (Mine is a propane torch) - amzn.to/3aDexvJ
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A bowl of cold water (to quench hot metal)
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Third hand - amzn.to/3q3iv7m
Pickle (PH Down) - amzn.to/3cHeDoU
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[@johnknoefler]

Great tutorial. Not excessively wordy like some and no boring introductions. Quick, to the point and easy to understand. Also, the lady is charming and sweet.

[@philhewett1601]

Well done. Straight, to the point, lots of information, and interesting. It was refreshing to view a tutorial video without all the unnecessary prattle that is often fond on KZbin.

[@lisapupillo1724]

One of the best tutorials I've seen. Informative and quick. So many just drone on and on with ums, uhs and don't even tell you what you need to know. Yours was perfect - Thank you!

[@Popnicute]

Thank you for your positive feedback! I get impatient quickly with dragging tutorials that's why I tried to make mine as compact as possible. Glad to hear I did something right :D

[@TheKrighter]

This is amazing. One of those things that makes me think "Why didn't I think of that?"

[@jacksonvillereclaimedwood6709]

That’s a very good video. Not too wordy and shows all the steps needed.

[@marshallart100]

Thanks so much for this.I make copper sculptures and this technique has opened so many new avenues for my future work,great detail and camera work thanks again.

[@Popnicute]

Great to know! :) I'd love to see your sculptures using this technique!

[@carlpbrill]

That is really beautiful work. It looks so organic like lizard skin. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@VM11238]

when you heat up the metal (annealing) it softens the metal so its easier to Manipulate or reshape etc. once you begin to re-hammer the piece it eventually gets harder to work with, (this is called Work Hardening)or reshape or form(this is called Work Hardening),so then you have to anneal it yet again,to be able to easily work with it.

[@combatdrake1624]

*eyes wide* ...wow...so simple and beautiful

[@metalmogul4691]

You have some creative skill! Thank you for sharing it with the public.

[@Glenfiddich101]

I have watched a lot of videos recently on KZbin about texturing copper and making copper bracelets, I don't know what you did to make me like your channel but I have clicked the like button and subscribed to your channel too Greetings from Poland 😲😃👍👍

[@Old52Guy]

Outstanding! Simple and elegant.

[@pattydepew5538]

..... REALLY LIKE WHAT THIS LADY DOES .....

[@skurbydawg1]

I seen this video several months back, I've sold close to 10 brackets now. Thanks for sharing, helping me to better my skills

[@Popnicute]

Hey, that's great!! I'm happy it was a success for you :)

[@ScreeminMeeme]

Fabulous tutorial on how to make this beautiful bracelet. Great job. I look forward to more. Thanks much.

[@kenmenth4305]

That’s a beautiful cuff bracelet

[@AB-kg6rk]

Awesome idea and excellent video production!

[@claudiagarciadealba4441]

Muchas gracias, por tus ingeniosos videos, saludos desde los cabos México

[@jeffreybaker8467]

Hi from Australia, i have been a panelbeater for 47 years and i love this vid coz you are a girl. I can tell by the way you use the hammer that you have made a lot of these. They look very nice too and you do too,very maganda.

[@bthomasx]

I watched and made a couple of these. They came out great, thanks for a good video

[@soyquinto2309]

gracias por el tutorial, es bueno. aprendi mucho. saludos desde argentina.

[@sisteryaya24]

Love it! Your technique is a lot easier than the air chasing I have tried. Beautiful! Thanks you.

[@joseletelier177]

Gracias por tu video.lindo trabajo. Saludos desde Chile

[@jonathancapehart4669]

I have copper pipe and an anvil. Looks like I am going to go do this now.

[@PatriotCoinRings]

Great job on the bracelet, I normally only make rings but you got me wanting to give that a a future project. You do really nice work.

[@DeniseMcIntyre2016]

Love your attitude and tutorials!! I've watched this one several times!! Keep 'em coming!! Thank you!

[@Popnicute]

Thank you! Expect more videos in 2017 :D

[@rampanttricky17]

thank you for sharing/demonstrating the box tool that you made to allow yourself to more easily hammer the folds or ridges horizontally!

[@juddfuller8868]

Thanks for showing us design . I'm new to this hobby and this is a good explanation of how to do it. Ordered a dopping set. Looking forward to starting .

[@licksnkicks]

That was a great tutorial finishing with a gorgeous cuff that you made. A new idea. Thanks for sharing.

[@Popnicute]

yaya Spears Thank you! :) I use thickness M. M is the thinnest wall thickness for copper tubing/pipe.

[@qweenjeans8]

thank you for this tutorial. you made it look so simple and easy to do. I will definitely give it a try.

[@Dave-yk8ik]

Well done that lassie

[@philosophical]

Excellent work. Beautiful finish.

[@1JBJCOLLECTION]

Enjoyed your video. The technique and finished product is awesome.

[@presqueisleaudubon]

You are wonderfully talented. Thanks for this great vid!

[@lelandstone35]

Instructive & engaging!

[@frontline416]

Thank you for your video! I made my own copper bracelet for myself using copper pipes for myself and my family here. =)

[@cocol2974]

Que bello te quedooo!!!.gracias por enseñar la tecnica.Un saludo desde Chile.

[@gridwizard3250]

Those are so cool! I've gotta try my hand at making one sometime. Thanks for posting the demonstration and for the inspiration!

[@Popnicute]

You're welcome! ☺

[@pamsimerly7547]

Love this!!! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!

[@AntoNella-nt7xe]

Love this!! What a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity with us, I can't wait to try this!! :)

[@JaneThomas58]

Love this. I’m looking for something to make for stylish 40 year old man.

[@rosablue3756]

Precioso!!!! desde España, felicidades, gracias

[@leeferris5940]

Excellent! I would recommend thin walled tubing, if you can find it. The wider the inner diameter, the heavier the tubing wall. After annealing tubing, don't place in cold water. Let it cool naturally, less chance of fracturing whatever metal you are using.

[@Popnicute]

it's ok to quench copper while it's hot. in my experience if i waited for it to cool down naturally the copper has hardened a bit and not as soft as if i quench it while it's hot. in this video i used a thin walled copper tubing :)

[@zophielm2362]

That is heckin' cool and I totally want to make some now!

[@theresetalmant2438]

Great job, easy to follow and beautiful results.

[@namastesortiz3596]

wow!!!!! si bello!!!!! Saludos cordiales desde PuertoRico

[@DebyNieto-kq2ci]

Very nice , thank you. I hope you are safe and well.

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@jbmothweaver]

Great Video! Love the look of this bracelet and will try your technique. You make it seem so easy. Thanks for sharing!

[@joycewhitt9338]

Thanks for this great video. Posted my bracelet on Aspiring Metalsmiths today. Looking forward to your next video. You are an extremely gifted and generous artist.

[@djinman1837]

So fun and instructive! Thanks, Kharisma! Very pretty!

[@Popnicute]

My pleasure, Inman :D

[@annielaura7299]

What a wonderful tutorial!

[@Popnicute]

Thank you, Annie! :)

[@897473]

Great video!

[@floppychicken68]

It's George! (I love George.. :)

[@JosephDHutton75]

This looks great- I’m just begging to make stuff with copper, can you tell more about the mandrel you use?

[@olddanb1]

Very nice. Thanks for showing.

[@bdeptuch]

So awesome , best thing I've seen all year , Great :)

[@bubblywaters3116]

Very cool!

[@asesinodedios1890]

Hi, liked your video, the thinnest copper tubing is DWV, it has a yellow stripe running down it, "M" has a red stripe. "L" has a blue then "K" which has a green stripe and is the thickest you can buy in a big box store or plumbing supply

[@Popnicute]

Thanks for the info but from the chart I looked up DMV is not available for diameter 1" and under.

[@asesinodedios1890]

Yes, my mistake i didn't see where you stated you were only using 1" and under. As I watched your video I was already making one in my head from 1-1/2" for a wider band.

[@dismaldog]

Looks fantastic thank you.

[@shanesmaineshop]

Very good video and easy to follow. thanks for sharing.

[@osito71]

Awesome tutorial! I’m going to try this

[@FirstLast-yj4ri]

Gorgeous work!

[@patriciakendall6494]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@VisionItTv]

lovely work

[@mikesetbacken7891]

Wow.. fantasic and creative..

[@ralphbenites1819]

I love.it look’s easy to make.im going to try this bracelet out of copper.

[@thomaisdefois]

great worl !! ;)

[@lxy7820]

This is an awesome project and great video! Thank you!

[@mariatevh8858]

excelente vídeo. gracias felicidades desde Venezuela

[@Jerseysoycandles]

Wow! Thanks Kharisma!!! I've ALWAYS wanted to learn this! I can't wait to try it!

[@Montyturnbow]

Very well done .

[@isaybub]

TY so much for sharing this tutorial. I went to your site and you do beautiful jewelry. Hope you have a safe journey home to see your Gram ma.

[@rustamgani6826]

Thanks! Very nice! And good luck!

[@lifeisbutadreamm]

Beautiful, and very informative!

[@Popnicute]

Pamela Mertz thank you for watching ❤

[@gsdlover257]

Thank you SO much for this wonderful tute! I've made my first Air Chased copper cuff! I've posted a pic of it on face book- GreenArt Jewelry! As for the cleat coating, I use cheap old clear fingernail polish. Works Great and you can get it at the Dollar Tree.

[@Demon_Pilot_GT]

ok i think i found my new hobby

[@tanajacks8068]

love this video! I want to know how you made the pendant you are wearing. Looks like an angel. Do you a tutorial for this?

[@Popnicute]

Sorry, I don't have a tutorial for that necklace.

[@denisehallgren3830]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing! What was your final process for coloring, patina etc? Did you clear coat at all and if so with what?

[@DriftedZer0]

Very Helpfull. For your safety tho... NEVER EVER use one hammer to hit another hammer.

[@Puppybreth242]

Awesome tutorial! What type of coating could I use to prevent oxidation of the copper?

[@Morganrcb1]

Awesome! I want to make one now. :) How do you like your torch? I've been wanting to get one.

[@jaimeaveledoruiz7827]

Olaaa en qué líquidos metes las pulseras ?

[@MultiGianni71]

beautiful job

[@stevenellis9801]

They look amazing! Do they turn your wrist green when wearing them?

[@حافظةمرعي]

Gorgeous I love it

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

GORGEOUS. Love the organic "feel" of the texture. Gonna try this technique for sure! Wondering which brand of mandrel you used. Looks like it might be the Otto Frei version, or very similar. I'm a newbie so any help you can offer would be awesome.

[@Popnicute]

I got mine used from another jeweler. I wouldn't know where did he buy it from. I don't think the brand matters.

[@sayyedzuber7689]

WOW BEAUTIFUL

[@carbajalf9835]

What's the pickling? Where do I buy it at to remove the black and the baking soda? Just baking soda and water?

[@MulltiPas]

Great tutorial. I'd like to know what is the effect of baking soda bath on copper, since I have never used or heard about it before, thank you :)

[@patredden4557]

Great video, thank you.

[@jairomerchan1710]

Interesantes obras🎨🎖👌⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

[@Nomad_Paws]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@glaucobass]

Awesome video!

[@falafal3]

What size mandrel do you use. Rio Grand has oval and round mandrels in different size. One they have is 1 3/4, 2, 2 1/2, 2 3/4. Is this too small to made the curves on your bracelet?

[@Popnicute]

what i used in the video was a bracelet stepped mandrel. i think they only make one size for this type.

[@ChoBee333]

Thanks for ur reply. I just have to order me some then. Here in Japan it's hard to find copper tubing or pipes. Seems like they use mostly aluminium. Hey Miss Pop would u happen to know if I try to ball up aluminium wire with torch if it would work like how u would do copper or silver wire ball head pins? I'm afraid it would not work. What is ur opinion on balling up aluminum wire? Thanks!

[@Popnicute]

I think you're not supposed to heat aluminum (toxic fumes or something) but I could be wrong. Check google on that subject. I've never worked with aluminum before except for some prefab rivets.

[@Deannasword1]

What do you use to cut the pipe with in the beginning? How do you pickle it? lol Great video!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Popnicute]

***** watch this video for cutting pipes kzbin.info/www/bejne/maGuioR9e8eUqZY

[@Deannasword1]

Thank you :)

[@reneebybee3276]

Great tut, a list in description would be nice. The donate link isn't showing for me.

[@Popnicute]

Hi Renee, the list of tools is already in the description. Not sure why it isn't showing for you, maybe youtube is being weird. Here's the donate link bit.ly/Donate4Poptorials Thanks for watching! :)

[@ChoBee333]

Hi Miss Popnicute, what do u use to seal the bracelets? Do u use any varnish or protectants at all n if it is even necessary at all? Beautiful work!

[@Popnicute]

Hi Diana, I don't seal my copper. I embrace the patina ;) It's not necessary to seal copper. Sometimes it will leave green marks on our skin but that's a natural reaction to copper due to the acidity level of your skin/sweat. Just wipe the smudges with wet wipes or wash your skin with soap. The more you wear copper, the more your skin is adapted to it and the marks it leaves become less and less. If you're allergic to copper, you can spray clear spray on your copper pieces or dip them to liquid sealer. 2 sealers I heard a lot of people use are ProtectaClear & Nikolas Lacquer.

[@Sulevia2]

Charisma, You made me laugh when I really needed it. I love your technique because I love to work with copper and it sure beats pitch. Can you do this with tubing?

[@Popnicute]

Hi Mary, happy to hear that I entertained you :D tubing is exactly what you need for this project. Or did you mean sheet? You can use sheet too. Just fold it in half leaving the folded area looping (you can use a dowel/mandrel to avoid the loop getting folded) and suspend the ends in a vise. Remove the dowel and start hammering like in the video. After you're done, you can cut off the excess sheet or open the fold for a different effect. Hope that helps :3

[@sisteryaya24]

Hi Charisma, I really love your video. I have a question for you. I noticed that the copper tubing had different thicknesses. Not the diameter but the actual thickness of the metal had various thicknesses. All of the 3/4" diameter tubing had a thicker metal. What do you recommend or does it matter? Thanks so much. I want to see more of your videos and will definitely donate soon! Peace