This bracelet is super fast and fun to make, once you have the necessary tools.
The Domed Piercing Base allows you to pierce the domed bracelet without leaving a dent or divot.
The Reverse Riveting accessory is the answer to a problem: It allows you to rivet curved items, keeping the nice rivet head on the top side (outside) of the bracelet or ring.
Put a few strips of double-stick (2-sided) tape on the top of the bracelet and lay out the design.
Gently shape the TierraCast wings to fit the curve of the bracelet, and punch the first hole for each wing.
Remove the tape before you begin to place rivets!
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For items that have 2 holes, always securely rivet one hole before punching the next hole.
Using a nylon hammer, gently finish smoothing the wings to fit the curve of the bracelet.
Be careful when punching the tips of the wings -- if you punch too close to the edge, you can crack the wing tip. (Copper wings no longer available - see alternate colors linked into parts.)
The beads and charms may need their holes enlarged a bit. Carefully center their holes on the cutting end and pierce with the same 1/16" cutter that you are using to pierce the bracelet.
For a mirror-bright shiny finish, place the finished bracelet in a tumbler for 30-60 minutes, with steel shot and few drops of Shinebrite™. Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
