Forming a Fluted Cuff Bracelet with Bill Fretz

Join jeweler and renowned tool designer Bill Fretz as he constructs a convex fluted cuff bracelet out of fine silver sheet with the help of Fretz® convex cuff stakes, holders and hammers. Learn about the techniques and tools used as well as helpful tips to execute this intricate metal-formed design.

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

.999 Fine Silver 6" Sheet, 18-Ga., 1/4-Hard, Brushed Finish http://ow.ly/nbLI50FQUfR
Fretz® M-111 Convex Cuff Forming Stake http://ow.ly/3HPf50FPtce
Fretz® Steel T-101 Double-Ended Holder for Forming Stakes http://ow.ly/tulc50FPtdz
Fretz® Steel H-101 Forming Stake Holder http://ow.ly/dK7D50FPteJ
Fretz® Steel VH-101 Vise Holder for Forming Stakes http://ow.ly/s21C50FPthj
Durston Bench Vise http://ow.ly/fbpS50FPtAB
Fretz® HMR-107 Jeweler's Planishing Hammer with 11 Nylon Inserts http://ow.ly/Sk7m50FQUgx
Fretz® M-113A Convex Fluting "Start" Cuff Forming Stake http://ow.ly/Ofl250FPtQ6
Fretz® M-113B Convex Fluting "Finish" Cuff Forming Stake http://ow.ly/4lvb50FPtRC
Fretz® Set-103 Bracelet (M-100 Series) Stake Set, Set of 14 http://ow.ly/Qdhi50FQUhf
Fretz® HMR-108 Silversmith Large Rounded Narrow Raising Hammer, 4.2 oz. http://ow.ly/vY3C50FQUok
Fretz® HMR-109 Silversmith Large Rounded Wide Raising Hammer, 4.2 oz.http://ow.ly/sYdJ50FQUq2


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