Forming a Cuff Bracelet with the Bonny Doon Hydraulic Press

Join renowned jeweler Phil Poirier as he demonstrates how to shape a sterling silver, 12-gauge lattice-work bracelet blank into a stunning and beautifully curved anticlastic cuff bracelet. For this project, Phil uses a Bonny Doon hydraulic press, an anticlastic bracelet-forming die set and a square of urethane. Learn how to properly shape the metal without distorting its shape, pattern or texture. Shop some of the suggested products based on those seen in this video: Bonny Doon 20-Ton Mark III Manual Hydraulic Press & Ram http://ow.ly/muxS50GaudV Bonny Doon Extra-Wide Flat and Anticlastic Bracelet-Forming Die Kit for Hydraulic Press http://ow.ly/2PCO50Gauox Bonny Doon Square 8-Piece Urethane Assortment, 6"L x 6"W http://ow.ly/vEoW50Gauta Bonny Doon Pattern Plate for Press or Rolling Mill, #58 http://ow.ly/hfBY50GauLu Bonny Doon Pattern Plate for Press or Rolling Mill, #36 http://ow.ly/aG4W50GauO2 Bonny Doon Extra-Fine Petite-Pattern Plate for Press or Rolling Mill, #5 http://ow.ly/MfKM50GauQG Bonny Doon Long Pattern Plate for Press or Rolling Mill, #16 http://ow.ly/T3pa50GauSM Durston Mini C100E Combination Rolling Mill, 100mm http://ow.ly/2qxn50Gav1p Lead-Filled Rawhide Mallets http://ow.ly/QyZT50Gav5o Sterling Silver 6" Sheet, 12-Ga., Dead-Soft, Brushed Finish http://ow.ly/4nyU50Gavj3 Rio Grande stands for makers who create with their hands and their hearts and who are courageous enough to make jewelry their livelihood. Connect with Rio Online: Visit Rio's Website: Subscribe to Our Channel: http://ow.ly/dAbu309U7eg Find Rio on Facebook: http://ow.ly/DpRd309U63Z Follow Rio on Twitter: http://ow.ly/wdtU309U6oF Follow Rio on Instagram: http://ow.ly/eu5A309U6vM