The Bangle Maker™ Octagon by Clément Marquaire

The Bangle Maker™ Octagon by Clément Marquaire Click here for complete instructions Note: These instructions are written for The Ring Maker but apply equally to The Bangle Maker, which operates the same way. Create seamless bangles in a breeze! Watch Clément show how to use the Bangle Maker! Video is within the photos on this product page. If you find yourself frustrated by joining a bangle, or finding the seam still visible or incomplete after firing, or maybe avoided making them altogether, this tool is for you! Seamless bangles are much stronger than joint bangles, allowing you to hammer, stretch and texture without fear of fragility.  Never made a bangle before? No problem. The intuitive design removes the guesswork and frustration, making bangle making approachable, repeatable, and fun - even for beginners. Each set comes in their own beautiful case. They're not only practical for keeping your tools safe and organized, but they also look great in contrasting black and gold. The entire set is plastic making them super light weight and easy to handle. The inner core is interchangeable which means you can adjust the thickness of the bangle. Remove the core using the little tab to screw them in and out. Using a smaller core in a larger cutter will give you a thicker bangle. Thickness can range from 1mm to 8mm. The Bangle Maker is available in three sizes and two shapes, octagon and round. Sizes below are measuring the inside. Small set: Size 2/2 - 63.5 mm  Size 2/4 - 67 mm Medium set: Size 2/6 - 70.6 mm Size 2/8 - 74mm  Size 2/10 - 77.5 mm Large set: Size 2/12 - 81 mm  Size 2/14 - 84.5 mm  Each cutter (Bangle Maker) has three parts: • CORE - The inner part, or Core, is what gives the bangle its size (inner diameter). The core is removable - you can move a smaller core to a larger external cutter to get a thicker band! • CUTTER - The external part, or Cutter, is the one that cuts the shape of the bangle, and also what gives the thickness of your band. You can choose how thick and how wide you make your band. • PUSHER - The moving part in the Cutter is called the Pusher, this will push the bangle out of the Bangle Maker after drying. Oil your cutter and all its internal parts well. Roll or press out your metal clay to a level shape, roughly to the thickness you want your bangle band to be wide. Cut your bangle out. Leave to dry until roughly leather hard (not fully dry) and pop your bangle out using the Pusher. Dry completely, refine and decorate as you wish. The Bangle Maker is temperature resistant to 116°F (47°C) so take care if using heated drying tools like dehydrators or hotplates. A higher temperature may distort and damage the tool.