Braiding copper wire into a cuff bracelet.

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Braiding a copper wire cuff bracelet is a quick and simple wire wrapping technique that is versatile and effective. The hardest part of this wirework is getting good tension on the wires as you wrap.
I solved this problem by making simple handles that attach to the ends of the wires, giving me the ability to pull a tighter braid.
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@ArturoTheLegend 6 ай бұрын

It's so cool to see this. I've always wondered if you could make your own version of a cuban link chain doing this method

@Nickscreativestuff 6 ай бұрын

Cheers Arturo, endless variations on a theme with this sort of thing. So many possibilities to explore … N

@wavydavy0389 5 ай бұрын

I hope you coat with some sort of anti corrosion solution, it’s a neat piece

@Nickscreativestuff 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Wavydavy, I sometimes use home-made polish as a sealant the same stuff as in this vid … kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ga2pY6ypl9SsooU.html … cheers … Nick

@nireeburr 2 ай бұрын

How much is one like this u have made? For arthritis in knuckles.. I believe brass copper is great for it. But must be made so as to not leave green markings ?? Is that correct? Thx for sharing this process.. Australia 🇦🇺 viewer

@Nickscreativestuff 2 ай бұрын

Hi NiReeta in Australia, if I was going to sell copper cuff bracelets I suppose they will be between £10-£20. A lot of people say wearing copper helps with their arthritis. I would assume having it in direct contact with the skin something is absorbed into the body that helps with the condition. I suppose having a green stain is all part of the process and if the copper was sealed to prevent this the absorption may not work so well … N

@emc2862 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Dramatic, informative, beautiful results. 🤩👍🎶🎻

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that EMC, it feels a bit of a cheat converting old long play videos into new shorts … but it seems to work with the amount of views some of them bringing in … N

@jenbottoms8625 8 ай бұрын

Lovely

@Nickscreativestuff 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Jen … N

@tammiehonican76 Жыл бұрын

So fun to watch you make things just for the love of it!🤗

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks Tammie, I do love making stuff … one of the things that keeps me sane in life … N

@rachelmontoya2314 9 ай бұрын

LOVE YOUR WORK 😉👍

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Thanks rachel, that’s nice to hear … N

@lovein-jeweler Жыл бұрын

Amazing video with great music 🎶 Perfect 👍

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

thanks for that lovein, first time I’ve ever used classical … N

@XBANGARANGX 10 ай бұрын

I know this sounds scummy but thank you for showing me how to turn cheap trash copper into a $50 bracelets

@mauraronda1265 Ай бұрын

Wow. That is beautiful. So well made!

@Nickscreativestuff Ай бұрын

Thanks for that Maura, something girls learn to do from a young age … N

@shaunhall960 10 ай бұрын

Love what you do Nick!

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

cheers Shaun, i thoroughly enjoy quality time spent in my workshop … N

@naturelover4453 11 ай бұрын

Nice 👌

@Nickscreativestuff 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Nature Lover … N

@skram1000 Жыл бұрын

I was watching this when The Office theme song came on. Dang the drums of that really added to this song. Both dope. Dope combo. Also cool video 😅

@Nickscreativestuff Жыл бұрын

Nice one Skram, never know with music choice some people like it some people hate it … if it grabs me I’ll use it and have learnt not to worry if people don’t like it … cheers … Nick

@Ascended_dan 9 ай бұрын

Really cool

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel … N

@heathernichol378 9 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! You come up with some great tips and techniques. May I ask if you made your own draw plate? That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing 😊

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Heather, this wooden drawer plate I made has come in useful for all sorts of projects made from hard wearing Oak. Easy to achieve with a standard twist drill set that has half millimetre increments … cheers … Nick

@heathernichol378 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing

@pedroramos6472 Ай бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff thanks for sharing

@ladiesman3636 Жыл бұрын

Dope.

@sandrasnow9343 29 күн бұрын

Id love a tutorial on how you do the ends

@Nickscreativestuff 28 күн бұрын

Hi Sandra, having an oxygen and propane mixed torch that burns incredibly hot allows me to simply melt the end together … N

@deannapemberton1323 12 күн бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Could you please tell us how to find the one you use?

@Nickscreativestuff 9 күн бұрын

I bought mine from Cooksongold.com it’s called a Smith little torch. I got all my regulators and accessories needed to run it from Wellington welding they also do the oxygen I use from a supplier called hobby gas. good luck with it … N

@darlink57 10 ай бұрын

What is the threaded silver piece with the set screw?

@darlink57 10 ай бұрын

Figured it out! I just watched the full KZfaq video- they are handles!

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

Hi Darlink, my hands feel rather delicate these days and not as strong as they used to be. The handles really help with pulling a tight braid creating a much neater finished weave … N

@XBANGARANGX 10 ай бұрын

I have 30 plus miles of comfort of various gauges in my backyard

@Nickscreativestuff 10 ай бұрын

One hell of a backyard to playing in … N

@dimples2270 3 ай бұрын

What is that torch you are using? I’m yet to buy a torch for heating metal

@Nickscreativestuff 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dimples, I was using two different torches in this video. The first was a Sievert Propane Torch useful and widely used because it’s economical as it connects to a large propane bottle also it has many interchangeable nozzles available from very small to very large. The second torch for melting the copper I was using a Smith’s Little Torch as it burns incredibly hot being run on a mix of propane and oxygen … N

@DKZS Ай бұрын

So you do solder the ends? Or just melt the tips toguether to form the ball shape?

@Nickscreativestuff Ай бұрын

Hi DKZS, having an oxygen and propane mixed torch that burns incredibly hot I’m able to simply melt the copper to form the ends … N

@DKZS Ай бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Oh right, I see. I've got an old-school feet pumping petrol torch which works well with silver but not so much with copper. But good to know nevertheless, thanks!

@Nickscreativestuff Ай бұрын

So many options out there, that’s one I’ve never heard of petrol and foot pump sounds very old-school … N

@DKZS Ай бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff Hehe, yeah. One of many Traditional Vietnamese / South east Asian Metalsmithing tools.

@Nickscreativestuff Ай бұрын

I get a lot of comments with people being fearful of using a small butane torch, maybe I should suggest they use one of your petrol torches to try and get over their fears … 🔥😮🔥 … N

@ESCkapeYT 9 ай бұрын

what gauge wire is that on the 7 strand braid? awesome work btw, looks amazing

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for that Esckape, the copper wire diameter used for this braid was 1.4mm. I went on to make this with silver here’s a link to the video if you’re interested kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o52JiKWQt9CWcX0.html … cheers … Nick.

@ESCkapeYT 9 ай бұрын

@@Nickscreativestuff well thank you very much for the quick reply, your vids kinda inspired me to get into this and it seems fun. keep up the fantastic work and thank you again

@Nickscreativestuff 9 ай бұрын

Nice to hear my videos inspire you to have a go … lots of fun to be had with a few basic tools … good luck with it …N