Forging A Serpentine Copper Bracelet

Recommended Tools & Supplies: Safety Glasses; Pliers Set; Cross-Peen Hammer; Permanent Marker; Bench Block; Ruler; and, 16 Gauge Round Copper Wire Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja. In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to make an elegant forged wire bracelet. To make this project you will need 16 gauge round copper wire (annealed), a bench block or anvil, a cross-peen hammer, diagonal cutters, pliers, a rawhide mallet and a bracelet mandrel. Although Prof. Ahr demonstrates this project with copper wire, feel free to substitute with any type of wire. If you like this video, we've got plenty more. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications. The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com. 1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry" https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?... 2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry" https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhing... 3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting" https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?c... Follow us on: Instagram -   / onlinejewelryacademy   ​ ​And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at:   / onlinejewelryacademy  .