Jewelry students got to experience forging techniques in class while creating a folded metal cuff bracelet. Copper bands were cut, the ends were sawed round with a jeweler saw, and a textured design was then hammered into the copper. The copper band was then heated with a torch (annealed) and folds were hammered into the metal. This folding process wash repeated numerous times to create a rhythm of lines across the band. The metal was then pickled using a warm vinegar and salt solution. The band was then hammered into a cuff form using a bracelet mandrel and a patina was added. Sanding and scouring the metal surface brought up the copper highlights. An excellent job for first time metal forging!
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