{"id":12575,"date":"2011-02-10T03:29:31","date_gmt":"2011-02-10T11:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12575"},"modified":"2014-07-05T15:39:17","modified_gmt":"2014-07-05T22:39:17","slug":"hammered-metal-bracelet-blanks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/hammered-metal-bracelet-blanks-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12575\/","title":{"rendered":"Hammered Metal Bracelet Blanks | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HammeredVid #191:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“Cindy, seriously, a yes for me on you teaching us how to make our own bracelet blanks!” ~Carolyn-F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Back in Vol-023 I demonstrated how common metal from the hardware store can be hammered and formed into beautiful jewelry bezels<\/a> for your polymer clay and mixed media projects. In that video I also showed examples of some metal bracelet blanks. Since then, many of you have requested that I do a tutorial on this topic.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy, I really like the surprise bracelets at the end of the video clip. Definite yes from me to include those metal blanks in a future tutorial. <\/span><\/span>~DJ<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Another tute I’d like to see is a bracelet using the “galvanized flashing bracelet blanks” you ‘teased’ us with during the Hammered Metal Bezel tutorial. Metal adds a little something “extra” to polymer clay. And the idea to take it further, to make bracelet blanks is awesome. Thanks for your creativity, Cindy! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Speaking of metal things. How about a tute on bracelets made from the materials used in the metal bezel tute? That would nice. P_L_E_A_S_E ??? <\/span><\/span>~Patt-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy: I would just like to add a vote for the bracelet blanks which look exciting and although I have successfully made bangles using only polymer clay and think the possibility of actually building a design on a flat base which become part of the bracelet looks full of possibilities. <\/span><\/span>~Susan-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I also look forward to learning more about the bracelets. Always looking for more ways to make a new bracelet. I have purchased the bracelet blanks you can get at ebay and covered them with clay. You have to round the edges and sand them down but much fun to work with. Thank you again Cindy and Doug. Things just keep getting better and better every Friday. Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuugggs. <\/span><\/span>~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So… coming up on Friday, February 11th, 2011 (tomorrow), in Vol-033 at the Polymer Clay Video Library<\/a>, I will teach you all how to make Hammered Metal Bracelet Blanks. So easily, and so inexpensively. For a few pennies and with just a few simple tools, you can turn any sheet metal into your own custom bracelet blanks… in any size you desire… whenever you need them for a project!<\/span><\/p>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-033-2 Metal Bracelet Blanks:
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