'Bali' link bracelet tutorial video
Learn to create this intricate ‘Bali' link bracelet with my step-by-step tutorial. This is a basic metalsmithing techique perfect for beginners learning how to use solder and torch.
A printable PDF tutorial for this can be found here
A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here
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What you will need to make this design:
Wire:
- 200 - 300 cm of 0.8 mm sterling silver wire
- 20 cm of 1 mm sterling silver wire
- 20 cm of 1 mm scrap wire
Tools:
- Flush cutters
- Bail making pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- 1 cm ø mandrel or similar
- Gas torch & solder block (small butane is sufficient)
- Silver solder paste (or equivalent)
- LOS (liver of sulphur optional)
- Polishing materials