25. How to Weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet - Free Permanent Jewelry Training

In this video, I teach how to measure and weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet from scratch (using wire). I will introduce different wire thicknesses - 12ga (2mm) to 18ga (1mm) using sterling silver wire, and welding using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30.
I will demonstrate 2 different methods to calculate the wire required for a bracelet (using chain for oval shape and also simple geometry for a circular bangle), and then I go through the process of welding, adjusting the length and polishing the final bangle, so as to get the best result.
At the end I include bonus tips on resizing existing bangles and also forming oval shaped bangles usings a bracelet mandrel.
Note: You should not sand gold filled wire because it will compromise the bonded gold layer. It is advisable to use argon gas to minimize oxidation.
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Jewelry components used in this video (all available online | with product code):
12ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0HS
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18ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0OS
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Orion mPulse 30 Micro Welder + ADL | ORION-ADL
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Hakko CHP-170 Steel Micro Flush Precision Cutter | TX040
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Chain Nose Pliers Stones and Findings | TX035
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Wire thicknesses
01:04 Measuring the wire length
03:10 Forming the wire
05:22 Trying on for size
06:37 Preparing the wire to weld
07:44 18ga Wire Welding
08:32 Third arm to hold the wire
11:31 How to cut and resize the bangle
17:25 Welding the bangle
19:28 Fixing and polishing welding
21:40 Finished bangle bracelet
22:23 Bonus Tips
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Full disclosure
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American).
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Note on Micro Welder I have used in this video:
Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30 is made by Sunstone Engineering, in the USA. Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders.
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[@Brandyp2010]

You are extremely wonderful with teaching...

[@stonesandfindings]

Glad you think so! I really appreciate this comment. I personally love learning things from KZbin and I try to explain things the way I would find helpful myself.

[@Brandyp2010]

@@stonesandfindings That's awesome... I'm a Sr. Technical Writer and whenever I write Users Guides and "How To" docs, I explain every step in details, including error and common mistakes... You did an absolutely wonderful job...

[@user-sl5zf9co3d]

Love this! Placing my order now!

[@stonesandfindings]

Yay! Thank you for watching and commenting, too!!

[@Anne1000.]

I just said I can’t believe I remember that too!! Lol!

[@corabennett9711]

Love this video!! Such a great idea 🤩

[@stonesandfindings]

Thank you!! 😊 And thank you so much for liking and commenting - it encourages me to film more!!!

[@Shaynahartzman7039]

Slay

[@stonesandfindings]

Thank you!!!!

[@caseysullivan1047]

can't wait to try this! what was your personal favorite gauge for this?

[@stonesandfindings]

I would go with something thinner. I like the effect of 18 gauge. Let me know what you think of it!

[@rainrush3484]

Great question!

[@user-dv1pd5zn8f]

That looks beautiful! If the wire is dead soft, does it warp and get out of shape when worn? Or does it keep its shape ok? Would you consider using half hard wire for these?

[@stonesandfindings]

The wire is soft and you can harden it by putting a coil of it in any tupperware and shaking it. I prefer half hard, but if the wire is thick, it doesn't have to be half hard.

[@judahbaygirlie8292]

How do you shape it well and work harden it afterwards if it is welded on? Are you using dead soft or half hard? Just trying to wrap my head around this. 😊 bangles potato chip pretty easily.

[@stonesandfindings]

you cannot work harden it well after you have welded it. You can shape it around something round and then use a hammer to tap. Or if you have coiled the wire, you can place it into a tupperware and shake it up and down (not side to side), and the hitting will work harden it.

[@66doodz]

You listed the wire on your site as “dead soft”. Isn’t that highly malleable? Or is that the very springy stuff you used that holds its shape well? I’m wanting something that will keep its roundness on the wrist and not crimp or flatten easily

[@stonesandfindings]

Yes, dead soft is malleable. However, it is less so when it is thick (heavier gauge). Once you form it around something round to get approximate shape, cut it. Then put it in a tupperware and shake it up and down (not side to side cuz it will flatten the roundness). This will work harden it. If you started with hard or half hard, but heavier gauge, it will be extremely difficult to bend it round evenly.

[@morganfultz16]

Thanks so much for this! I have been trying and trying to do this with 18g solid 14k gold and it seems to weld, but then I can always snap it apart. I’ve played with many different settings on the Orión mpulse, made sure the alignment is perfect but still not working. Help!

[@stonesandfindings]

You need to weld more than one place. I would recommend that you spot weld 5 places around the seam, at 18w to 20w. The key is the do more spot welds.

[@morganfultz16]

@@stonesandfindings I did and it seemed welded but it would break if pulled on

[@lauraromero3655]

Can this be done using an existing gold bangle? I would love to get my moms old bangle from childhood welded on.

[@stonesandfindings]

The answer is yes, but if it is thick, it will be hard and the finish won't be as smooth as soldering. You will need lots of spot welds all around the seam. If it is thicker than 18ga, I would suggest you get it soldered.

[@brokke31t]

Have you tried with the Orion PJ? If so, what settings worked best for you for Sterling, gold filled and 14k solid gold? Or would you recommend 10k gold for bangles?

[@stonesandfindings]

Yes, I have the PJ also. It has a max setting of 15w. For bangles, you will have to use the max wattage for the PJ, and not go over 18ga thickness. Weld multiple welds around the wire.

[@brokke31t]

Thank you! And which type of wire and setting would you recommend for solid gold or gold filled? I presume the same size but does dead soft exist for those metals?

[@estherlife]

I wonder how you remove the bracelets. because some materials cannot withstand water and sweat or chlorine water

[@stonesandfindings]

Exactly - cannot use gold plated /costume quality chains.

[@shayladahl5100]

Hi, have you had an issue with the weld coming apart? I weld all the way around but still can't get the weld to stay.

[@stonesandfindings]

What is the gauge and metal you're welding? If it is very thick, yes, it might not penetrate. I have weld up to 14 gauge and can't pry apart. I have had 12 ga come apart when I pry.

[@morganfultz4794]

I’ve been trying this for a while with solid 14k gold 18g and I cannot get it to weld completely even when welding all the way around. I’ve been doing pmj for 1.5 years so I’m very familiar with welding and can’t figure out why this is happening

[@stonesandfindings]

Well, solid gold definitely requires more power than sterling silver and gold filled. Perhaps try 30w, and many more tack welds. I'm going to try that with other metals.