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TIP: Artisan Copper Tube Beads
1
Gather a variety of Artisan Copper Rectangle Blank sizes and an ID Bracelet Blank.
2
Place the end of ID Blank near the bottom of the large 8.5mm barrel side of Filigree Shaping Pliers. Start to bend and curve the blank around pliers.
3
Use your fingers to continue to loosely wrap blank up around pliers to create a funnel shape.
4
Open the pliers and slide wrapped blank up to the top of barrel.
5
Use your fingers or Chain Nose Pliers to finish the curve on the end of blank.
6
Use the small 6mm barrel side of Filigree Shaping Pliers to curve a 22.5Ă—12.5mm Small Rectangle Blank around one time to make a tube bead. Bend a 32Ă—14.5mm Large Rectangle Blank around the 8.5mm barrel.
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*TIP* Try embossing, etching, hammering or patina blanks before making tube beads for more of a decorative look. Or, simply highlight the edges with a Metal Reliefing Block to make your beads pop!