Make a Bold Malachite Cuff Bracelet: A Silversmithing Tutorial

This tutorial shows how to make a substantial cuff bracelet with a pretty Malachite cabochon. It is an intermediate level project, and requires a torch that produces substantial heat. For materials, I used 8 gauge sterling half round wire, 14 gauge sterling square wire, 26 gauge sterling sheet, 3/16 inch fine silver bezel strip in 26 gauge, and some scrap silver to make balls. As always, I use hard silver sheet solder and My-T-Flux from Rio Grande.
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[@collettecouse573]

I like it a lot. I don't think it's too big. Really pretty.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks again Collette:)

[@heddaacevedo]

Love your videos…I am just an enthusiast of silversmithing. ❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Hedda! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos:)

[@netcreativedesigns]

I’m glad you said that because most people won’t actually tell beginners that it shouldn’t take more than 30-40 seconds to get things heated up and I think it causes a lot of frustration and tire stain.

[@chadssilversmithing]

I have a lot of followers using the little butane portable torches, and they just don’t produce much heat, so they end up trying to do a larger piece with inadequate heat. Having a decent torch makes a huge difference:)

[@netcreativedesigns]

@@chadssilversmithingit really does. I made a video about a cheaper option for a propane/oxygen torch. I actually was able to upgrade the oxygen tank to a larger one so I don’t run out as fast and it works really well. If you have anyone asking, I’d be grateful if you refer them to that video. They can at least get an idea of what they will need.

[@charneduplessis1656]

@@netcreativedesignsI’m interested in the propane setup you have!!!

[@juliel6254]

I love how the bracelet turned out. That cuff design is really cool. I appreciate your showing the soldering step by step with all the different elements. it's very helpful. I have a ruby cabochon I want t o set into a cuff bracelet and I think this type of design would be great. It's an irregular shaped stone so circles may not be the way to go, but we shall see! I also really appreciate your listing the materials and gauges as well. that is SUPER helpful. Many other content creators don't think about that, so thank you! : )

[@chadssilversmithing]

I’m really glad you liked it Julie! If you can, send me a pic to my Instagram account so I can see it when you are done:). Thanks for the really nice comment!

[@timesofgracejewelry9089]

Hello from France. 👋👋👋 i am in my workshop and it is like have a co-worker next to me making beautiful things. So inspiring :)

[@chadssilversmithing]

Bonjour! Merci beaucoup:)

[@rippy4freedom]

Sooo Lovely, I adore big chunky jewels! I cut and polish malachite. One needs to be cautious due to the copper that makes the beautiful color in the stone. But other than that it is a fun stone to work with for jewelry

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Rippy! I've always liked Malachite. I seem to be more drawn to cool colors.

[@customcraft1]

Great job once again Chad, I give this one a solid A for the teacher. Thanks again my friend.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Customcraft! That should help my grade point average:)

[@annjessup1670]

Beautiful!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Ann! Thank you for the coffees as well:)

[@Swapasg]

Very nice ❤

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Swapasg!

[@SheranSimo]

Love this cuff bracelet! Ideas! Ideas! Ideas!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Sheran!

[@anthonygallegos4342]

I’m makeing Cuban chain. Full casting shop in Lakewood colo. Very interesting!

[@chadssilversmithing]

I find the repetition of chain making sort of relaxing. Glad you liked the video!

[@JohnDoe2.01]

Another great video and informative challenge. You are a good artist and teacher. Thanks again.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks JohnDoe! Glad you liked it:)

[@susanboggs1612]

Thank you Chad!!!

[@chadssilversmithing]

You're welcome Susan!

[@bjones4097]

Love it Chad! I have a large amethyst cabochon and now I know what I’m going to do with it. You said during the video you were going to remove the stone after setting it to make a solder repair. Will you please do a video of how to remove an already set cabochon at some point?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Great idea Bill! I will do that at some point.

[@starur]

Beautiful make ❤ Thank you for another great tutorial Chad 😊

[@chadssilversmithing]

Glad you liked it Starur! Thank you:)

[@starur]

@chadssilversmithing I love it thanks

[@thatcrystallady_donna]

That's gorgeous

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Crystallady! Glad you like it:)

[@texasgigi3684]

Thanks!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Gigi!

[@sherriewilson768]

Gorgeous project, thanks! May I ask, why do you have the end you aren’t working on elevated while soldering?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Good question Sherrie. I should have explained that. The central wire was underneath the bezel making it impossible to put it flat down on the pad. I had to bend each side a bit in order to make that happen. To keep it flat, I put a ball underneath the other side so it wouldn’t be elevated at all on the side I was working on. I hope I’m not planning that well enough:)

[@vibekelavan7843]

Thank you for another great video. How do I buy you a coffee? I dont see the link

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thanks Vibekelavan. Here’s a link: www.buymeacoffee.com/cvpark7. There is also a link in each video description:)

[@texasgigi3684]

Beautiful bracelet! I love to make cuff bracelets, but haven’t made one quite like yours. Chad I’ve watched a couple of videos now, that you point up in the corner of your video and say you will add a link to a previous video, but you didn’t add the link. I would really like to see the video you were referring to, about the bezel solder seam running into the other solder?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hmm. Shows up on mine. Wonder what’s wrong? Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmK5ZZhjqcuIeMUsi=ng0ulKUte7vwvQOM

[@sallycharles3565]

I think that it depends on what platform you're watching the videos. The links show up if I watch it on my laptop but not if I watch it on the smart tv downstairs. Can't remember if they work on my phone, though - sorry. Love the cuff, btw - one day I might have the skills to make one! lol

[@texasgigi3684]

@@sallycharles3565I always watch on my iPhone…..

[@sacredsounds4234]

Nice work.I am wondering what you are using to get it to shine?Are you using a rotating tumbler,or a vibration tumbler?Rotary wheels?Probably some zam on a polishing wheel?Thanks!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello SacredSounds. These two videos, while a little rough editing-wise, show my polishing and pre-polishing process. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6e2lnSflKlsipIsi=ZcjC09mMSQpoxqFa and kzbin.info/www/bejne/haHPnaGKo9ijiq8si=C_xVEO9EEUZ8qgFh.

[@sacredsounds4234]

@@chadssilversmithing Thank you.!

[@sacredsounds4234]

I bent my bracelet and it brought the side of the bezel down to wear the stone wasn't as snug in the bezel as I like it to be.Have you ever had that happen? Thanks.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Yes:). If you solder any decorations to the sides of the bezel and the band, when you bend it, it pulls on the bezel, distorting it. If you send a pic to my instagram, I can give you a better idea of what is going on though.

[@sacredsounds4234]

@@chadssilversmithing That is exactly what happened.watching your video again I see that you were soldering to the bottom of the bracelet.I will still send a picture.Thanks for the reply.

[@mustardforall]

Great tutorial! Do you think that a bracelet like that a man would like? How large was the stone? Were you pick soldering for the inner pieces? Thank you again!

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello Mustard:). I've seen men wearing big cuff bracelets before, so I should think so. I think the stone is about 30x40 mm if I recall. Yes on the pick soldering. Thanks for the nice comment!

[@mustardforall]

Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly I really appreciate it. I appreciate all that you do to help us in our pursuit of becoming a better metalsmith👏

[@nenaahalt6000]

I love your file. Where can I order it from?

[@chadssilversmithing]

It is just an 8 inch Nicholson single cut bastard mill file. I get mine from the local hardware store:). I think you can find them on Amazon as well.

[@ronkolacek9645]

How come you don't stamp your work " sterling silver" along with your makers mark?

[@chadssilversmithing]

I do if I can find a spot to do it on the piece:)

[@ronkolacek9645]

@@chadssilversmithing I stamp mine on the back of the bezel plate alone with my makers mark.

[@notinengland]

What brand shears are you using?

[@chadssilversmithing]

Hello NotinEngland! Those are just Fiskar's Craft shears (not a sponsor:)). Many hobby stores seem to have them.

[@Gazz_R]

Very nice indeed, love the Malachite. Thanks for sharing Chad and have a fantastic weekend.

[@chadssilversmithing]

Thank you Gazz! You too!