How to Make a Metal Cuff Bracelet: Part 2

[@Leandi12]

Thank you so much for all the effort you are putting into your videos. I have learned such a lot from watching them.

[@juliehydes8514]

Nancy you are amazing, you have helped my little hobby to no end. Thank you ! Now I'm going to make a cuff 😊❣

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

Yay! Thanks so much.

[@FD-tc2ls]

Nancy, You are such a pleasure to watch! I often listen to you as I work at my bench, and you always bring something new and fresh to the table, as well as a smile to my face ;) Thank you for sharing!!!! ♡

[@sharonsanti64]

Nancy, Just happened upon your video, I am sooooo excited. I think you are great. And I love your sense of humor. I am a new artist and can learn so much from you. Thanks a bunch !!!!

[@kellynichols6802]

Nancy, you are my favorite! I listen to you on my (3 hour round-trip) commute to work, and laugh my a** off. What a treat you are. Did I mention that you provide FREE and relevant tips for ladysmiths (and/or mansmiths) far and wide? I LOVE it!

[@corystreat7605]

You are talented, funny and a good teacher

[@Chequers99]

The intro is great! Also, thanks for the aluminum annealing info - I had no clue about the soap; very helpful.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Chequers99 You are welcome.

[@lindalowney1404]

You are such a joy to watch. I love your videos.

[@DeniseMcIntyre2016]

love this video!! especially about aluminum!! lots of tips and things to think about!! Keep 'em coming!!

[@belindashort-kessler9612]

I must say, "I love you Nancy", YOu are great to watch and I am so tickled by your new interim. You should always keep it the same. You are so fun to watch. You make metal working seem like the most fun. I hope I can learn all your lessons. Thank You for being on You Tube!!!

[@Foxiepawstotti]

I think I learn more from you than anyone else! I think it's your sense of humour.

[@ingridsaab5413]

Hi Nancy Hamilton, it's always so much fun to watch your tutorials!

[@allanthompson9695]

Another new idea and technique. Cheers Nancy. Sorry, Hi Lisa, have fun and go well in Africa. Zina my wife is Ugandan.

[@mommachupacabra]

It's springtime craziness on the farm and I have no time to hit the bench until June, most likely. :( I can watch your stuff at night while I struggle to stay awake and feel like I'm saving up mental stuff until the farm crazy slows down to a dull roar. Thank you!

[@beachglassgonewild]

Bravo to the new intro! I'm thinking you should audition for Dancing with the Stars, Nancy! Thanks for being such a fantastic teacher!

[@guloguloguy]

You might try placing your heavy, bracelet, or ring mandrels onto a sturdy sand-bag, or shot-bag. This will steady the mandrel, and prevent it from rolling and falling away., while allowing it to do it's job, and , it helps reduce the noise from hammering. :D

[@Stephanie-iu7dx]

You're funny Nancy! I like you! Glad I found your channel!

[@seidomonkey5395]

Thanks so much for this Nancy. Can you solder copper on to the aluminium cuff ? 🤗

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I filled two old socks with newspaper rather firmly and tied the ends together and use the to rest and stablize my nandrel when hammering. Don't like to hold in vise cuz it's a hassle to take it in and out to move it. But for cuffs I usually use a bending device I made for myself like the one a woman named Nancy has marketted. I'll comment again when I look up the name. ta ta

[@tinadelaluz3197]

Hahaha, I love watching you!

[@alexxenaosas2416]

Hi there Nancy , thx for the info you are a funny person and I like it :))

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

ha, ha on me, it is Cindy's Bracelet Bender that I was inspired by (didn't copy, that would be a no no). I used PVC pipe and a wood block which I put in the vice if necessary. Then there is The Flatwearable tool for bending flatwear (duh) into bracelets. Both these tools can bend metal to accommodate the ovoid-like shape of wrists. Enuffa ol dat hamring. Again LUV the intro!

[@0jennywren0]

haha! splooge means something different where I come from...thank you for this tutorial. You are the best.

[@0jennywren0]

And yes, the new intro is amazing.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Jennifer Wren Lisa told me after filming! She could barely keep from laughing. Here, I thought, I had made up a new word!

[@carmelalauriola8550]

pietre dure per bigiotteria

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

LUV the intro, I thinky you might be my long lost twin, ta ta.

[@guloguloguy]

Also,.... (FYI):.... When using ANY metal files, to work on Aluminum, you will prevent the file teeth from CLOGGING up with stubborn aluminum deposits, if you first rub over the entire cutting surface of the file with a bar of hard, hand soap. The soap will act as a lubricant, to prevent the aluminum from clinging onto the file teeth! Try this! Cheers!

[@LawnCareEvolution]

I recon your new intro is great.

[@kevinprinceofdarkne]

' Splooge ' is a South Park word, from the episode where they write an outsider art novel.

[@tmjewellerydesign9427]

Where can I get that varnish you mentioned? I'm from Canada and can't find it anywhere...

[@offthewalla4717]

Nancy, is the soap trick for aluminum only or for other metals as well (like silver, copper)? I love the new intro too!

[@melissaweddle3951]

I do repairs but i needsome info about other metals like a cuff bracelet that had a gemstone in the small bezel. How can i replace the bezel and which metal will be best also which solder do i use. its not silver

[@jaykay415]

Nancy, you started hammering the metal from the ends, alternating among the two ends. My inclination would be to start in the middle, and eventually get to the ends. So I'm wondering, is it incorrect to start in the middle? I can imagine that it might stretch the metal more? Or, is it just personal preference? Thanks so much!

[@huskyfluffy]

Nancy, what are those big huge files you use called. It looks like it makes it so much easier to remove lots of metal, fast!

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

They are mill files. I have a "bastard cut" and a "double cut". I purchased them at the hardware store. Love those big files and they do make removing metal easier! Thanks.

[@woodwoman9130]

Love your vids funny cat lady😻

[@CharlesStruble]

Spluge...spluge... distort? Great info girl! Thanks... Happy Trails...

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Charles Struble Yes, that was embarrassing. Ah, my fading mind...

[@CharlesStruble]

+Nancy Hamilton I tell young people "This senility ain't all it's cracked up to be..."

[@jaxpax2566]

did you have vodka before the taping???

[@jeffreyross8855]

You are my kinda crazy...wish we lived next door to each other.. BTW where DO you live?? I'm in North County San Diego.. and an Ol' hippie artist. You'd be the perfect next door neighbor..ya nut...great teacher!!!! love all the equipment you have collected .. I'm still workin' on that.. ya know.."Broke artist" thing LOL

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Jeffrey Ross Hi Jeffrey, I'm in Northern California. I'm occasionally nuts and the rest of the time I'm boring as crap. Thanks for all of your nice comments. I hate that broke artist thing. I think artists, teachers, caregivers and public service people all deserve huge raises.

[@kimlyons8550]

Glad to hear I am not the only one that falls..........

[@damonturnbull5903]

Fantabulosa!

[@annettejamieson4489]

I’m confused Nancy. Easily done! I thought aluminum was the softest metal so didn’t understand why you had to anneal it and had a workout hammering it into shape?

[@courtenaykeller3525]

I'm having a hard time with this....if my silver bracelet is only 18g and 1/2 inch wide (6" long with 1" gap between ends on the back side), how would I harden it? It feels way too soft still after forming. I had to heat it to add a bezel to the top. I'm reading mixed reviews on the idea of tumbling it in steel shot to harden it. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!! :)

[@ingridsaab5413]

Courtenay Keller, try work hardening by gently hammering with a plastic or leather hammer

[@222Saqueen]

Hiya, I was told once that you couldn't use the same files on aluminium and silver, is this right?

[@Vatsek]

Nancy, you should audition for a Vegas act.

[@NancyHamiltonJewelry]

+Vatsek I couldn't do it. I'd end up gambling my paycheck away! Thanks Vatsek (I think!) that was funny.

[@kathybradbury]

Love your “show” Nancy!...but, I would avoid aluminum like the plague!

[@Carolynsane60]

You are genius! :o))

[@playgrounddolls7766]

4:48 wait what?!!! Is theere a round arms out there? Why round mandrels?😂😂😂

[@vlrissolo]

ooooow, "wire stuff" lol!