Level 4
Project 3
(c) Jerry Davis 2005
music
"Arkansas Traveler"
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PLATE BRACELET ------------------------------------------------
Instructions
Choose the gauge of metal based on how heavy you want the bracelet to be. Generally a bracelet will be 16, 18 gauge metal. You choose your gauge.
Little designs (cut out patterns you want and
solder on plates), leaves, feathers, little cast designs, scrap metal patterns, etc. be
creative.) If you saw out critters to
solder on top of the plates consider 20 ga or 24 ga for them.
Option: Mount stone/s on some
plates and little cutouts on other plates.
Plates will be joined with jump ring style connections, 4 to each plate and 4 jump rings to complete the connection. Fastener of your choice.
How to determine plate size, etc:
It is difficult to give specks about what each bracelet will require for different wrist sizes. But I will try to give some idea of what it takes.
What is the width of the plates? That is a matter of personal preference. Usually the plate width is a little less
than 1". To get the plate length then measure the length
around your wrist and divide the length by 4 if you want 4
plates. Then allow at least 1/4" space between the plates subtracted off
the plate length. The fastener space is about 1/2" I would suggest
making the plates out of cardboard you can curve. Tape the
plates together with the spacing you need. Use cardboard (about the
thickness of the metal you plan to use) that will hold the curve and keep
experimenting until all seems to fit using the spacing for the jump rings in-between.
If you want 4 plates try equal lengths
of 1.5" each. Remember to leave the spaces of 1/4" between each plate and
1/2" where the fastener will be.
Once you have the cardboard bracelet
built with tape you have a very good idea of what the plate size and spacing will be for
your bracelet.
Your wrist is probably about 6 1/2 inches when measured with a loose bracelet. Check it and see as you would with a bracelet as you would wear it.
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Cardboard Patterns |
JoAn's |
Judy's |
Jim's |
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Norma's |
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Jerry's |
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