Fantastic bender jig. Does lacquering effect the so called medicinal properties? I have just bought a cheap bracelet off eBay, I have sanded the copper coating off a small section I don’t think it’s made of copper. The metal has a silver colour.
Oh boy thank you! As far as texture goes I think the world is your oyster! Maybe a rough rock or a ball bearing for something smoother... maybe even the threads on a bolt would work!
I have stopped making these but yes! If I remember correctly I sold them for maybe $3-$5 each? Maybe? They where a great project to batch out and make a bunch of, Im sure they would sell very well at a farmers market or on Etsy too.
You don't need an anvil! If you can get a piece of copper, some heavy-duty shears/scissors, and a bit of sandpaper you can make just as good if not even better of a bracelet. I make videos not so people can copy exactly what I do, but so they can see what I make with what I have, in hopes of them being inspired to make things with what they have.
n the video I used Beaumont Metal Works "KMG" with a "small wheel attachment" but its very overkill for the task at hand, any thing would work to round down the corners. A dremel, a hand sander, a file, or just using some sandpaper by hand.
For "therapy," the copper wide surface area type bracelet must be overlapping with out touching, with a type of closure to hold its position as insulated, in a SPIRAL. The original health benefits came from science research a long time ago, which you probably never studied. 98% of users have it wrong. The vibrational energy in the air has frequencies, many from cosmic radiation. The cellular living tissue within the spiral gets absorbed energy at a low amplification. (Antenna) This works on people, animals and plants. I used this many years ago on my old dog with arthritis. Twice it worked.( Animals and plants don't have "BIAS"- Gee I think I feel better.) See - study the data published about the work of George Lakhovski and the booklet "The Waves That Heal" Cancer eliminated in potted plants, and use of the electrically active type, or passive type copper spirals. So now you know.
I have found that either a clear spray lacquer or even some paste finishing wax will help keep the shine and prevent the green oxidation. If you notice the bracelet starting to turn green go over it with some very fine sandpaper (1200+ grit) or give it a good rub with a course fabric like denim or something. If you have a buffing machine that will give the best polish though. After a polish, clean with acetone or warm soapy water and then apply one of the two finishes I mentioned earlier. I hope this helps! Happy crafting!
