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Basic Wire Bangle

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Shaping Wire Bracelet
Gold-filled Wire Bangle Bracelet

Wire Bangle Bracelet

Tammy Powley
12. We’re almost done. Now you’ve got your bangle assembled, but you need to shape it. Of course, if you’ve got a bracelet mandrel, you can use that. However, you can also use anything round like a tin can. I notice a 7 inch bracelet fits perfectly around a 6 ounce can of tomato paste. I’ve also seen people use the handle of their raw hide hammer to shape the bracelet by rolling the wire against the handle. Once you’ve shaped the bracelet into a circle, you’re done. Ta da!

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