25. How to Weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet - Free Permanent Jewelry Training

In this video, I teach how to measure and weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet from scratch (using wire). I will introduce different wire thicknesses - 12ga (2mm) to 18ga (1mm) using sterling silver wire, and welding using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30.
I will demonstrate 2 different methods to calculate the wire required for a bracelet (using chain for oval shape and also simple geometry for a circular bangle), and then I go through the process of welding, adjusting the length and polishing the final bangle, so as to get the best result.
At the end I include bonus tips on resizing existing bangles and also forming oval shaped bangles usings a bracelet mandrel.
Note: You should not sand gold filled wire because it will compromise the bonded gold layer. It is advisable to use argon gas to minimize oxidation.
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Jewelry components used in this video (all available online | with product code):
12ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0HS
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18ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0OS
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Orion mPulse 30 Micro Welder + ADL | ORION-ADL
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Hakko CHP-170 Steel Micro Flush Precision Cutter | TX040
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Chain Nose Pliers Stones and Findings | TX035
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Wire thicknesses
01:04 Measuring the wire length
03:10 Forming the wire
05:22 Trying on for size
06:37 Preparing the wire to weld
07:44 18ga Wire Welding
08:32 Third arm to hold the wire
11:31 How to cut and resize the bangle
17:25 Welding the bangle
19:28 Fixing and polishing welding
21:40 Finished bangle bracelet
22:23 Bonus Tips
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Full disclosure
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American).
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Note on Micro Welder I have used in this video:
Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30 is made by Sunstone Engineering, in the USA. Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders.
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