14 inch teardrop profile wooden bangle mandrel with figured pink-brown grain, laid diagonally on a cream textured background

Bangle & Bracelet Mandrel — 14 Inch Teardrop-Profile Wood, Hammer Forming & Shaping

£19.99
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14 inch teardrop profile wooden bangle mandrel with figured pink-brown grain, laid diagonally on a cream textured background
  • 14 inch teardrop profile wooden bangle mandrel with figured pink-brown grain, laid diagonally on a cream textured background
  • 14 inch teardrop profile wooden bangle mandrel with figured pink-brown grain, laid diagonally on a cream textured background
Bangle & Bracelet Mandrel — 14 Inch Teardrop-Profile Wood, Hammer Forming & Shaping

Bangle & Bracelet Mandrel — 14 Inch Teardrop-Profile Wood, Hammer Forming & Shaping

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A dedicated form for hammering bangles to a teardrop cross-section — the asymmetric profile a round or oval mandrel cannot hold. Work the metal over it and the shape stays consistent along the full length, so each pass of the hammer reinforces the section rather than fighting it. Suited to silver, copper and other non-ferrous metals for contemporary bangle work.

Made in solid wood, it will not mark or bruise a precious-metal surface the way a steel form can, and its mass sits stable and reliable under hammer blows. The gentle taper lets you form a range of bangle diameters on the one tool, and at 14 inches there is ample length for adult sizes.

  • Maintains a consistent teardrop cross-section along its full working length.
  • Smooth wooden construction prevents marking or damaging precious metal surfaces.
  • Measures 14 inches, providing ample length for forming adult-sized bangles.
  • Gently tapered design accommodates the creation of various bangle diameters.
  • Solid form provides a stable and reliable surface for hammer-forming work.

Who it's for

A specialist forming tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and jewellery students creating contemporary metalwork. Also suitable for craftspeople working with copper and other non-ferrous metals who require a dedicated mandrel for teardrop-shaped bracelets.

Specifications

  • Material: Wood
  • Length: 14 inches (approx. 35.5cm)

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Weight 400 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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