[Jewelry making - Article 00212] - Re: [Orchid] Trouble shaping cuffs

[Marilyn M. Smith]

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    Always start bending from the ends not the middle. If you bend in
    the middle first, you lose all leverage. Forming that you can do with
    your hands will not leave marks. If you need to hammer, use a leather
    mallet, prferably a well broken in one. It may help you to put the
    mandle in a vise or it you do not have one, brace it between your
    body and the edge of your work bench. I recomend that you read
    "Jewelry Fundamentals of Metalsmithing" by Tim McCreight. 

Marilyn Smith



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