How to Form Convex Bracelets with Fretz Tools

Join jeweler and renowned tool designer Bill Fretz as he demonstrates how to form convex bracelets out of brass. Using Fretz® miniature stakes and jeweler’s hammers, Bill demonstrates the process and provides valuable tips to forming metal flawlessly to create simple yet stunning designs.

Shop some of the suggested products based on those seen in this video:

Jeweler's Brass 6" x 12" Sheet, 20-Ga., Dead-Soft http://ow.ly/2UYy50Gd0Ti
Fretz® Brass Bracelet Blank, 1-1/2"W x 2-1/4" dia. http://ow.ly/Uw6e50Gd0K2
Fretz® HMR-107 Jeweler's Planishing Hammer with 11 Nylon Inserts http://ow.ly/bMm650Gd0ZH
Fretz® Miniature Forming Stake Kit http://ow.ly/2jbU50Gd1cK
Fretz® Master Miniature Stake Kit http://ow.ly/Jh1G50Gd1id
Fretz® Steel Stake Holder for Miniature Stakes, H-1 http://ow.ly/2fHt50Gd1zi
Wood Block VB-1 for Fretz® H-1 Miniature Stake Holder http://ow.ly/Zh0h50Gd1Cu
Fretz® F-9 Miniature Convex and Concave Forming Stake http://ow.ly/tcFk50Gd1NS
Cast Iron Round Bracelet Mandrel http://ow.ly/73Lz50Gd1WN
Fretz® F-2 Specialized Miniature Double-Convex Forming Stake http://ow.ly/gfB050Gd2ax
Fretz® HMR-1 Jeweler's Planishing Hammer, 3.1 oz. http://ow.ly/WS9a50Gd2rY


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