Wooden stepped bangle mandrel standing upright, showing the four round steps of decreasing diameter

Round Stepped Bangle Mandrel, Wooden, 8 Inch — Bracelet Shaping & Forming Jewellery Tool

£17.99
£17.99
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Wooden stepped bangle mandrel standing upright, showing the four round steps of decreasing diameter
  • Wooden stepped bangle mandrel standing upright, showing the four round steps of decreasing diameter
  • Wooden stepped bangle mandrel standing upright, showing the four round steps of decreasing diameter
Round Stepped Bangle Mandrel, Wooden, 8 Inch — Bracelet Shaping & Forming Jewellery Tool

Round Stepped Bangle Mandrel, Wooden, 8 Inch — Bracelet Shaping & Forming Jewellery Tool

£17.99
£17.99
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A solid hardwood bangle mandrel for shaping and resizing bracelets with precision. This 8-inch tool provides a reliable form for bench jewellers working with precious metals.

What it does

This stepped mandrel allows you to accurately form or adjust the diameter of bangles. Its smooth, unfinished hardwood surface prevents marring, while the dense wood absorbs mallet impacts, ensuring a clean strike and preventing damage to polished metal. The graduated steps offer distinct sizing options for common bracelet diameters, simplifying the forming process.

How to use it

  • Select the appropriate step for your desired bangle size.
  • Gently tap or hammer wire or sheet metal around the form.
  • Clean with a dry cloth after use to preserve the finish.

Who it's for

Essential for bench jewellers and silversmiths resizing finished bangles or forming new ones from scratch. This tool replaces guesswork and reduces the risk of surface damage when working with wire or sheet metal, pairing well with chasing hammers and mallets.

What's in the box

1 x Wooden Round Stepped Bangle Bracelet Mandrel, 8" Length

Our promise

Dispatched from the UK. Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri. Free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.
Weight 300 g

Common questions at the bench

What should I shape the bangle with?
A rawhide, nylon or wooden mallet moves the metal round the mandrel without thinning or marking it, so use one for shaping and truing. A metal hammer stretches and thins the metal and can mark it, and it dents a wooden mandrel, whose dents then press into your work. Use one only on a cast iron or steel mandrel, and only when you mean to stretch, planish or texture the bangle.
How do I get the bangle size I want?
If this mandrel is stepped, each step is a fixed size, so bangles formed on the same step match. If it tapers, mark the point where your bangle should sit with a pencil or a strip of tape and form each one at that mark. Either way, check the size with a bangle sizer or against a bangle that fits.
How do I keep the shape even?
Turn the bangle as you work and move along it a little at a time rather than striking one spot. If the mandrel tapers, take the bangle off now and then and put it back on the other way round, so it does not take on the taper. On a shaped mandrel, keep each side or corner of the bangle lined up with the matching face.
How should I look after it?
Wipe it clean after use and store it dry, where it will not knock against other tools. Keep the working surface free of nicks, dents and grit, because any mark on the mandrel can press into the bangle. Keep a wooden mandrel away from damp and direct heat so it does not split or warp. A light film of oil on a bare iron or steel mandrel helps keep rust away; wipe it off before you work.

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