[Jewelry making - Article 00704] - Re: [Orchid] Article: Minimal Metalsmithing

[Mary Ellin D'Agostino]

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>     Can the less dense, crystal structure, of metal clay take the
>     repeated flexing as customers and the final buyer put the bracelet
>     on and off? Or will it eventually break?... 

    Cuff bracelets that are flexed will eventually break even if they
    are made by traditional fabrication methods. While I know many people
    make cuff bracelets from metal clay, I wouldn't do so. I suppose if
    the opening was wide enough that the metal didn't flex you would be
    ok. A cuff bracelet strong enough to be durable made out of metal
    clay would cost a fortune in metal clay to produce. Some people that
    do make mc cuff bracelets embed wire in them to make them more
    durable. When someone wants to make a mc cuff bracelet, I suggest
    starting with a fabricated base and attaching the mc decoration to
    it. 

Mary Ellin D'Agostino, PhD
www.medacreations.com
Sr. Teacher, PMC Connection
Certified Artisan, PMC Guild

 
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