Anticlastic Forming Pliers, 7/16" Channel — Stainless Steel, Blue Handles, Rings & Bangles

Anticlastic forms — the saddle curves that stiffen and animate a bangle or ring — need support on both faces of the strip as it bends, or the metal wanders. These pliers pair a concave channel jaw with a convex bar jaw, so the 7/16" channel guides common ring and bangle stock into a true saddle curve, bend after bend. For the broader family of forming work, see our guide to dapping and doming.

Stainless steel construction stands up to repeated workshop use, a box-joint pivot keeps the jaws parallel and aligned under pressure, and the blue vinyl-dipped handles are textured for a secure grip through repeated forming passes.

• One concave channel jaw and one convex bar jaw form consistent anticlastic curves.
• The 7/16-inch channel is sized for common ring and bangle stock widths.
• Durable stainless steel construction withstands repeated workshop use.
• Box-joint pivot ensures jaws remain parallel and aligned under pressure.
• Blue, textured vinyl-dipped handles provide a comfortable and secure grip.

Who it's for

An essential forming tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and contemporary jewellery students. Also suitable for coppersmiths and craftspeople creating small-scale sculptural forms in non-ferrous metal strip.

Specifications

• Material: Stainless steel
• Jaw Type: 7/16" Anticlastic Channel

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