[Jewelry making - Article 00140] - Re: [Orchid] Hollow Core Bracelet

[Bericho]

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Karen,

>     .....but in making one in bracelet form because if it is made
>     straight and then bent, it will be deformed. 

    I just had a thought - what if you made a "core" using Jett Set to
    create it, and before it hardened, cut a big chunk out of it so you
    have maybe a 2/3 circle left. Let it harden. Then as you "twine"
    around it you keep shifting it and when you need to, you can simply
    dip the end of the form in hot water and cut it off and continue
    working. Each time you get closer to your finished "ring" you can
    soften the jet set and cut it and ultimately you would pull the final
    small end piece out and then connect the ends of your hollow form. 

    Maybe it's a crazy solution, but hey, sometimes crazy solutions
    work. 

Kay
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