Anticlastic Silver Bangle Tutorial - Silversmithing Project
Learn how to make a classic sterling silver anticlastic bangle in this step-by-step online jewellery course. You’ll go from silver sheet to a perfectly fitting bangle, learning how to measure and calculate your size, create a clean seamless join, stick solder, then anneal and raise the anticlastic curve using a bangle forming tool.
Anticlastic forming creates a beautifully sculptural shape where the metal curves in opposite directions, giving your bangle an elegant profile and a light-catching finish.
It’s a timeless piece that feels simple and refined, and it teaches you a repeatable forming process you can use again and again.
What You’ll Learn in this Silversmithing Course:
Learn how to measure and calculate your bangle size
Learn how to create a seamless join for soldering
Learn how to stick solder
Learn how to finish and polish your solder join to make it disappear
Learn how to anneal your silver
Learn how to raise your anticlastic form using a bangle forming tool
Learn how to extend the curve using a hammer
Learn how to finish and polish your silver
And voilà, a classic, hand raised anticlastic bangle!
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Who Is This Silversmithing Tutorial For?
✓ Improver jewellery makers who want to strengthen their soldering skills and learn how to finish a join so it disappears completely
✓ Silversmiths who are ready to learn anticlastic forming through a simple, elegant finished project
✓ Makers and sellers who want a timeless bangle design they can remake and customise in different widths, finishes, and sizes
What’s included in this Project?
✓ 10 Easy-to-digest video lessons
✓ Bonus technical tutorials
✓ PDF written instructions
✓ A full tools and materials list with supplier links
✓ 1-2-1 support from Jessica if you need it
Tools and Materials needed for this project:
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Materials List
Sterling silver sheet (approximately 210mm x 10mm x 0.8/20 gauge)
Hard silver solder
General Tools List
A bangle sizer
A vernier gauge
A jewellers saw & 2/0 saw blades
A bangle forming die set
A vice
A rawhide mallet
A nylon hammer
A half-round hand file
A bangle mandrel
A steel block
A pen, paper and calculator
Soldering Tools List
A fire brick/soldering board
A blowtorch
A pair of brass tweezers
A pair of steel tweezers
Pickling unit and pickle
Copper tweezers/tongs
Flux and a paintbrush
Fresh water
A turntable
Finishing and Polishing Tools
Sanding sponges
Sanding sticks
Hand polishing option
A white polishing pad and a polishing cloth
Pendant motor polishing option
A pendant motor
A set of radial wheels
Felt polishing points
Polishing compound (tripoli and rouge)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this project suitable for beginners?
You’ll get the most from this project if you already have basic torch and soldering confidence, and you’re ready to combine measuring, soldering, annealing, forming, and polishing in one project. If you’re new to bangle making I would recommend completing the Trio of Classic Bangles Project first.
What does “anticlastic” mean?
Anticlastic raising is a metal forming technique used to create curved forms with sheets of metal. The process involves using a crosspein hammer and a metal forming stake to compress the centre of a sheet of metal and stretch the edges creating curves that bend in opposite directions to each other, forming a saddle shape. This technique can be used to create complex forms in both jewellery and silverware and gives designs a sculptural profile and a beautiful play of light across the surface. Learn more about Anticlastic and Synclastic forms and tools here
Do I need soldering experience?
This project uses the stick soldering technique which is a little more advanced than standard paillon soldering. You’ll find it useful if you are already confident with paillon soldering and recognising the changes in metal during soldering.
Do I need a bangle forming tool?
While there are a number of different anticlastic forming tools you can purchase, for this project I will be demonstrating with the Durston Bangle forming Die Set
How do I know what size bangle to make?
You’ll be guided through how to measure your hand and calculate the correct bangle size, so you can create a comfortable fit.
Ready to Create Your Classic Silver Anticlastic Bangle?
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