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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@mrc4912]

Very nice work. The fact that the pipe is basically a double wall means that the inner surface that sits against the skin is fairly smooth enough to be comfortable to wear.

[@TheKrighter]

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

[@metalmogul4691]

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

[@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

[@jacksonvillereclaimedwood6709]

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

[@combatdrake1624]

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

[@jonathancapehart4669]

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

[@claudiagarciadealba4441]

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

[@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 😲😃👍👍

[@AB-kg6rk]

Awesome idea and excellent video production!

[@soyquinto2309]

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

[@pattydepew5538]

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

[@carlpbrill]

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

[@rampanttricky17]

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

[@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 :)

[@Old52Guy]

Outstanding! Simple and elegant.

[@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.

[@joseletelier177]

Gracias por tu video.lindo trabajo. Saludos desde Chile

[@kenmenth4305]

That’s a beautiful cuff bracelet

[@ScreeminMeeme]

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

[@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.

[@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 .

[@bthomasx]

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

[@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.

[@sisteryaya24]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@1JBJCOLLECTION]

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

[@licksnkicks]

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

[@philosophical]

Excellent work. Beautiful finish.

[@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.

[@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

[@JaneThomas58]

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

[@DebyNieto-kq2ci]

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

[@cocol2974]

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

[@jaimeaveledoruiz7827]

Olaaa en qué líquidos metes las pulseras ?

[@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! ☺

[@frontline416]

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

[@JosephDHutton75]

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

[@jbmothweaver]

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

[@AntoNella-nt7xe]

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

[@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.

[@presqueisleaudubon]

You are wonderfully talented. Thanks for this great vid!

[@lelandstone35]

Instructive & engaging!

[@devilsandroid]

Where did u go?

[@Dave-yk8ik]

Well done that lassie

[@JakeJustIs]

Very good tutorial.

[@zophielm2362]

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

[@shanesmaineshop]

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

[@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.

[@pamsimerly7547]

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

[@annyparodi60]

hola me encantó tu video no hablo inglés pero me gustaria hicieras un video de como patunaste y puliste los brazaletes. gracias

[@djinman1837]

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

[@Popnicute]

My pleasure, Inman :D

[@theresetalmant2438]

Great job, easy to follow and beautiful results.

[@carbajalf9835]

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

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

[@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.

[@ralphbenites1819]

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

[@897473]

Great video!

[@floppychicken68]

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

[@bdeptuch]

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

[@annielaura7299]

What a wonderful tutorial!

[@Popnicute]

Thank you, Annie! :)

[@namastesortiz3596]

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

[@rosablue3756]

Precioso!!!! desde España, felicidades, gracias

[@VisionItTv]

lovely work

[@sethc6663]

Looks way better than the plain copper bracelets sold in chemist shops etc. (sold as an aid to assist with rheumatism/arthritis, not sure how valid the claims are but a lot of folks claim they work) Just a note on the safety side, you should never hit 2 hammers to each other. Hammers have a hardened face, the hardening making them relatively brittle. Two hardened and relatively brittle objects struck together are liable to cause one or more surface to shoot shards of hardened steel outwards at high velocity. The possible shards will pierce skin or take out an eye, even safety glasses may not offer adequate protection.

[@Popnicute]

no worries, the other hammer is a nylon face hammer :)

[@sethc6663]

:) Better safe than sorry....love your work btw

[@jawanzaamennun8890]

my goodness, you are so cute! your spirit is so beautiful! I love your energy. you are a very good teacher and you are quite knowledgable. keep doing what you do... I thank you!

[@osito71]

Awesome tutorial! I’m going to try this

[@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.

[@mikesetbacken7891]

Wow.. fantasic and creative..

[@olddanb1]

Very nice. Thanks for showing.

[@mariatevh8858]

excelente vídeo. gracias felicidades desde Venezuela

[@davefrench2416]

Where did you get your step manderal?

[@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! :)

[@corriecole4687]

What kind of finish do you put on it to keep from tarnishing? And what is the “ pickling bath”?

[@Popnicute]

I don't coat my copper pieces. My customers know and embrace the natural patina on copper. I also provide them with a polishing pad with every purchase. Picking bath is just water mixed with PH down (the pool additive powder). It will clean the firescale from your recently fired non ferrous metal.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

What's the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of used pickle? How often does one need to change/recharge the pickle solution?

[@Popnicute]

You will need to neutralize it with baking soda and let it to evaporate in a plastic tub. When the tub is full you need to bring it to the hazardous material disposal plant as it includes copper that's no longer safe for the environment. However, I usually just add water and more PH down to my pickle when it gets dryer or felt like it takes longer to react. It can last forever.

[@matthewbittenbender9191]

Thanks!

[@lxy7820]

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

[@FirstLast-yj4ri]

Gorgeous work!

[@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.

[@bubblywaters3116]

Very cool!

[@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.

[@Jerseysoycandles]

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

[@brandyglover3010]

I liked your video and tried to find your blog for the materials list but it said that blog was not available. Is there any way you can list the materials again please?

[@Popnicute]

If you still need the list of materials, I have updated the youtube description with the list.

[@sandrahart2391]

Each time you said to anneal the piece, I am wondering if you meant in a kiln or just warmed or what and how long? I've not made anything like this.

[@Popnicute]

It's fired until the copper is glowing orange. You can try firing with a gas oven if you don't own a torch. Please don't touch hot metal with bare hands. Use a metal tong/cheap pliers to handle hot metal.

[@terryk1260]

Thanks, Kharisma! *Great* tutorial! My only suggestion would be to either freeze the video on the supply list for a few more seconds, or include that text in your description. Can't wait to hit the hardware store tomorrow so I can try this out at home! :-) Cheers!

[@Popnicute]

Thanks for the feedback, Terry. I now added the tools list in the description :)

[@SallyHoffmanDesigns]

Popnicute Artisan Jewelry I just froze the screen at the supply list and it worked for me but having it in the description would be nice.

[@Popnicute]

Sally Hoffman I originally had the supply list extended at 6 seconds each but felt it was too long of a wait for a still picture so I reduced the screen time thinking video can be paused anytime anyway. :)

[@skyward360]

Does copper react badly to people's skin? Also is there a coating like a jewlery coating I can use to prevent the copper pipe from getting grimy again after polishing?

[@Popnicute]

skyward360 copper doesn't react badly on skin unless you're allergic to it. Many people use Protecta Clear to coat copper but I never coat mine. If it's dirty use soap and/or baking soda to clean it.

[@rustamgani6826]

Thanks! Very nice! And good luck!

[@ceafva]

I've been making cuffs like this for the last few years just not with this texture. I found them very heavy and that women don't want to buy them because they are so heavy. Do you have any suggestions on how to make it lighter?

[@Popnicute]

If you dislike the weight, You could use the more traditional method to do this with a folded copper sheet instead of tubing so you could cut out the parts that aren't textured. I, personally, like the weight. I don't think it's too heavy for me. The 6 inch cuff made out of 3/4 inch tubing weighs about 2.3 oz and the ones made out of 1/2 inch is only 1.3 oz.

[@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.

[@dismaldog]

Looks fantastic thank you.

[@patriciakendall6494]

Beautiful! Thank you

[@elmerfox6872]

What do you use to coat the copper, in order to keep it's luster and to keep it from turning your wrist green? Thank you in advance

[@Popnicute]

I embrace the properties of copper so I don't coat mine with anything. But reportedly a lot of people loved Protecta Clear as the coating for copper.

[@elmerfox6872]

Thank you I'll look in to it !!! and thank you for you demonstration and your time. I have used finger nail polish and a spray clear coat, The luster after polishing doesn't remain.

[@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 :)

[@playgrounddolls7766]

I have stupid question:-)))) is it safe to aneel pipe after I closed both ends but did not hammer it down yet so air has no escape? It will not blow in my face?

[@Popnicute]

How do you plan to close both ends?

[@Soletv]

Fantastic! I dont speak English but i can read it. Can you say me like you clean the brass or pattine?

[@Popnicute]

+by soke are you asking what do I use to remove the patina on copper/brass? I use steel wool to highlight the raised areas. You can also use the green scrubbing pad that we usually use top wash dishes.

[@Soletv]

Thanks 😍

[@robertmwhidbey]

Great Video, Thank you....I made a few of these in different widths....Cant sell them to save my life....Maybe the price is to high or they are displayed wrong...who knows. But still a fun day was had making them....

[@randombrandon1940]

have you tired etsy? I feel like they would do very well on there. best of luck!!

[@joybettis2287]

Have you ever tried to make an Arrowhead with the air chasing method?

[@Popnicute]

No, I haven't. Certainly an interesting idea.

[@yvonneackerman6039]

Something beautifull and You can decide what fold yo do