Cowgirl Cuff Bracelet Tutorial

Created by: Tiffany White

Designer Tips

Use the pein side (rounded) of your hammer to texturize the surface of the copper metal strip on the steel block.
Using your metal shears, cut a 3/4 inch by 4 inch piece of patterned brass sheet metal.
File the corners on both pieces of metal so they have a smooth round edge.
Layer the brass piece on top of the copper piece and center it. Tape it together with transparent tape, but not in the center or on the edges.
Mark 3 spots on the metal with a permanent marker: one in the center, and one near each end of the brass sheet.
Using the hole punching side of the riveting tool, make three holes where your marks are on the metal. You can go through both layers at once.

Using the riveting side of the riveting tool, and three rivets, secure the two pieces of metal together.
Antique the bracelet flat by dipping it into Novacan Black Patina.
Use the sanding sponge to take off the top layer of patina.
Use the polishing pads to make the brass nice and shiny. The pattern will really pop now.
Use the bracelet bending pliers to shape the metal into a cuff.
Seal the bracelet with a quick spray of the resin spray.
For a step-by-step tutorial with images, check out the Rings & Things blog post: Hammered and Riveted Cuff Bracelet.

Free Technique Sheets & How-Tos

Suggested Supplies

1 each [cut 0.75" x 4" piece] #64-999-4285 Brass Sheet, Floral Pattern
1 pkg of 6 [use 1] #64-981-20-100 Copper Sheet, 20 Gauge, 6x1"
1 pkg of 50 [use 3] #69-921-03-2 Crafted Findings Brass Rivet, 1/16", 1/8" Long
1 each #82-530-5 Castin'Craft Resin Spray
1 each #86-310 Novacan Black Patina