Simple To Make Water Inspired Anticlastic Bracelet

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In this video, Prof. John Ahr of the OJA demonstrates how to use a sinusoidal stake and Delrin cross-peen forming hammer to shape a water themed bracelet. This anticlastic form utilizes complex curves to create an extremely comfortable wearable bracelet.
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[@daxandbrandylance4025]

I LOVE how you made the impression with the binding wire. So simple and effective! Thank you also for listing all of the links to the tools you used. Super helpful!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching. I hope the links for the tools still work. I haven’t had time to update them in a while. 😀

[@Cyndisc1]

I love your creativity! Thank you so much for sharing your gift.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm happy to learn that you enjoyed the video. I hope that it inspires you to fearlessly pursue your creative goals. Thanks for your support! : )

[@deby7821]

Beautiful piece.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks. I tried to make something that would inspire viewers to design a piece that would allow them to feel free to explore this technique. I hope you'll give this technique a try. Thanks for your support! : )

[@deby7821]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy Your very welcome John, you deserve it. You are always inspiring.

[@artjewellerydesign8768]

Wow its great tutorial❤❤💕👍👍

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@JaneThomas58]

Well articulated

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks Jane, I hope you enjoyed the videos. Thanks for your support! : )

[@annh3599]

Love it! Thanks!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Renee, I'm so glad that you liked the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@wendyannh]

Lovely bracelet, John! It reminds me of a bangle I tried to make in my jewelry class in design school, which for some reason I bombed on totally. Why did you choose to start with raising it along the length of the still-flat piece of metal instead of shaping it into the cuff "C" first? Would that have produced a different sort of result? That's what I did: I soldered the ends together to create the bangle and then went to town trying to raise the sides and ruffle the edges. Emphasis on the word "try." My professor confused me to no end with all of the different hammers and stakes, and in the end, I ended up with nothing usable . But watching you do this, it makes me wonder if I wouldn't have been better off to form it first, and *then* to solder the ends...? (Please excuse any mangling of the terminology; that's another thing that I never really did get straight.)

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Wendy Ann, The reason why I curved the edges of the bracelet blank first is so that I could slide the blank along the stake easier and initiate the first curve. Otherwise, I would have struggled to create an anticlastic form. If you have the stakes and hammers you give your bracelet another try. Thanks for your support! : )

[@silvananicotra8184]

Wonderful, thank you very much!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Silvana, Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )

[@shelleystewart3398]

It looks like that took a long time to make but the end product is beautiful. ^^

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

It actually doesn't take that long to make this bracelet project. The hardest part is coming up with the idea. Give it a try. I'm sure you'll be pleased with what you design for yourself. Thanks for your support! : )

[@TheDivalady22]

Where can I get that wood shaper and hammer

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The wooden tool was made in another OJA video. But you can purchase metal and Delrin tools that are similar from most jewelry suppliers. The Delrin mallet was purchased online as well. Be sure to shop around for the best price. Thanks for your support! : )

[@suegreenhoe9417]

What gauge copper did you use?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Sue, Anticlastic raising works best with 22 gauge sheet metal. Thanks for your support! : )

[@deepdiver849]

OnlineJewelryAcademy Hi John , I had a question and hope you can help me by answering. You reckon I can cut this 22 gauge copper with a Dremel moto saw. Dremel said you can cut up to 20 gauge metal max but didn’t define whether they meant soft metal or hard metal. This is what I was told: Max 20 gauge steel and 22 gauge soft metals such as Aluminum. I reckon copper is soft metal. Here is the Dremel moto saw I am talking about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIOUdqCOfJ6dl5I Just wanted to ask the expert before purchasing it :) !

[@saharyamouti9318]

Wish you guys sold wood shaper

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Sahar, All of the tools used to create the stake came from the hardware store. I'm sure you can purchase them in your area or online. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Flyingfatboyav]

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[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your support! : )