25. How to Weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet - Free Permanent Jewelry Training

In this video, I teach how to measure and weld a Permanent Bangle Bracelet from scratch (using wire). I will introduce different wire thicknesses - 12ga (2mm) to 18ga (1mm) using sterling silver wire, and welding using the Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30.

I will demonstrate 2 different methods to calculate the wire required for a bracelet (using chain for oval shape and also simple geometry for a circular bangle), and then I go through the process of welding, adjusting the length and polishing the final bangle, so as to get the best result.

At the end I include bonus tips on resizing existing bangles and also forming oval shaped bangles usings a bracelet mandrel.

Note: You should not sand gold filled wire because it will compromise the bonded gold layer. It is advisable to use argon gas to minimize oxidation.

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Jewelry components used in this video (all available online | with product code):

12ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0HS

18ga Round Wire Sterling Silver .925 | FW0OS

Orion mPulse 30 Micro Welder + ADL | ORION-ADL

Hakko CHP-170 Steel Micro Flush Precision Cutter | TX040

Chain Nose Pliers Stones and Findings | TX035

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Start
00:10 Wire thicknesses
01:04 Measuring the wire length
03:10 Forming the wire
05:22 Trying on for size
06:37 Preparing the wire to weld
07:44 18ga Wire Welding
08:32 Third arm to hold the wire
11:31 How to cut and resize the bangle
17:25 Welding the bangle
19:28 Fixing and polishing welding
21:40 Finished bangle bracelet
22:23 Bonus Tips

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Full disclosure
About us: Stones And Findings is a wholesaler of premium jewellery components. We supply many stores that weld permanent bracelets. Our chains and components are high quality and well made (all 925 silver chains are made in Italy and gold filled chains are American).

Note on Micro Welder I have used in this video:
Orion Micro Welder mPulse 30 is made by Sunstone Engineering, in the USA. Stones And Findings is a premier licensed distributor for Orion Micro Welders.
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[Brandyp]

You are extremely wonderful with teaching...

[Anne.]

I just said I can’t believe I remember that too!! Lol!

[Marie-PierandNick]

That looks beautiful! If the wire is dead soft, does it warp and get out of shape when worn? Or does it keep its shape ok? Would you consider using half hard wire for these?

[judahbaygirlie]

How do you shape it well and work harden it afterwards if it is welded on? Are you using dead soft or half hard? Just trying to wrap my head around this. 😊 bangles potato chip pretty easily.

[Gardenqtime]

I wonder how you remove the bracelets. because some materials cannot withstand water and sweat or chlorine water

[morganfultz]

Thanks so much for this! I have been trying and trying to do this with 18g solid 14k gold and it seems to weld, but then I can always snap it apart. I’ve played with many different settings on the Orión mpulse, made sure the alignment is perfect but still not working. Help!

[lauraromero]

Can this be done using an existing gold bangle? I would love to get my moms old bangle from childhood welded on.

[caseysullivan]

can't wait to try this! what was your personal favorite gauge for this?

[doodz]

You listed the wire on your site as “dead soft”. Isn’t that highly malleable? Or is that the very springy stuff you used that holds its shape well? I’m wanting something that will keep its roundness on the wrist and not crimp or flatten easily

[morganfultz]

I’ve been trying this for a while with solid 14k gold 18g and I cannot get it to weld completely even when welding all the way around. I’ve been doing pmj for 1.5 years so I’m very familiar with welding and can’t figure out why this is happening

[brokket]

Have you tried with the Orion PJ? If so, what settings worked best for you for Sterling, gold filled and 14k solid gold?
Or would you recommend 10k gold for bangles?

[shayladahl]

Hi, have you had an issue with the weld coming apart? I weld all the way around but still can't get the weld to stay.