{"id":15,"date":"2008-01-13T17:09:29","date_gmt":"2008-01-13T17:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fauxbone.wordpress.com\/projects\/"},"modified":"2008-01-13T17:09:29","modified_gmt":"2008-01-13T17:09:29","slug":"projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:center\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/91010047.jpg\"><\/a>Faux Bone and Copper Cuff Bracelet project as seen in Lapidary Journal\/Jewelry Artist July 2008<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align:center;margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/10\/clip_image002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-92  aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/10\/clip_image002.jpg?w=128\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"85\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:Papyrus\">Artists are always in the market for a new and exciting material to create their art with.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>I have discovered Robert\u2019s Real Faux Bone \u2122.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>This material is limited only by your imagination.<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>For this project, Faux Bone\u2122 is heated and coaxed into a wavy shape, and overlaid with copper that has a rich patina applied to create a copper and Faux Bone \u2122 bracelet.<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Go ahead and have fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:12pt;font-family:Papyrus\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span style=\"font-size:small\">Materials<span style=\"text-decoration:none\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0and\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Tools<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:8pt\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Times New Roman\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black\">1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Sheet 1\/16\u201d thick Faux Bone \u2122\u00a0<span>\u00a0\u00a0(<a href=\"www.fauxbone.com\">www.fauxbone.com<\/a>)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 42pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Shaping Tool (<a href=\"www.fauxbone.com\">www.fauxbone.com<\/a>)\u00a0<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 42pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Bench Vise<\/span><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Ammonia<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">3\/8\u201d barrel curling iron<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Flush Cutters<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a04\u2019) 20 gauge copper wire<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Table Salt<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0 <\/span>Jewelers saw with Fine blade<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Bezel tool or small wooden push stick<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01) 1 \u00bd\u201d x 8\u201d piece of 12 oz. copper sheet<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Spray Lacquer<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>File, 400 grit sandpaper<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Pickle or alcohol<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Beeswax<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Round an d flat nose pliers<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Small plastic di<span>\u00a0sh\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Small clamp<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0 0 0 24pt\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Larger clear plastic container with a tight fitting lid<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:10pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Drill or Flex<span>\u00a0 <\/span>Shaft with 5\/64\u201d bit<span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family:Papyrus\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Papyrus\"><span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0 Start by making a paper pattern similar to the shape shown inthe photo.The pattern in the photo measures 1 1\/4\u201d wide and 7 \u00bd\u201d long, width is determined from top of curve to bottom of opposite curve; this size will yield an approx. finished size of 7\u201d. <\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Trace your pattern on the Faux Bone\u2122 using a pencil, cut out the pattern with your jewelers saw and a fine blade.\u00a0 Using the Shaping Tool, gently shape the sides of the Faux Bone\u2122 to smooth them out.\u00a0 You may finish the piece per the instruction sheet you receive with your Faux Bone\u2122 or you may choose to leave it glossy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/school-photos-0011.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-104\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/school-photos-0011.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/school-photos-001.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/fauxbone.files.wordpress.com\/2008\/10\/jewelry-artist-images.doc\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0After you have your Faux Bone\u2122 finished to your liking, trace the outline and measure in 3\/16\u201d from ends and sides\u00a0\u00a0 C ut out and trace this pattern on to your sheet of copper.\u00a0\u00a0 Using your saw and a #1blade, cut out the copper component, file and sand the edges smooth and lightly sand the face. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0Place the copper piece on the Faux Bone\u2122 to check for proper alignment.\u00a0 File if necessary to adjust fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">Position the curling iron in your vise and heat on high.\u00a0 Hold your piece of Faux Bone\u2122 with desired finished side facing away from you.\u00a0 Beginning at about \u00be\u201d in from one end heat the piece from the backside and bend gently to approximately 30 degrees.\u00a0 Hold the piece until it cools.\u00a0 Flip it over and heat the opposite side, bending gently to approximately 30 degrees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/910100471.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-106\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/910100471.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">When you get to the center this may require a 90 degree bend.\u00a0 Follow the same sequence until you are about \u00be\u201d from the opposite end.\u00a0 Test fit the bracelet as you go to assure a good fit. Sit the bracelet on a flat surface to check to see that it lies flat, you may reheat and correct any areas until the piece lies flat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-107\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-6.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-family:Papyrus\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family:Papyrus\"><span style=\"font-size:x-small\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0After the Faux Bone\u2122 is bent, clamp your copper piece on one end, shape the copper to the Faux Bone\u2122.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-108\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-7.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0After shaping the copper, mark the spots where you will be drilling the holes to attach the copper to the Faux Bone\u2122.\u00a0 Using a 5\/64\u201d drill bit, drill holes, keeping the drill bit twisting as you pull it out.\u00a0 Deburr as necessary.\u00a0 Transfer the markings to your Faux Bone\u2122 and drill, deburr as necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0\u00a0Lay your copper piece back on the Faux Bone\u2122, make a loop in your wire approximately 1\u201d from the end and pinch closed with flat nosed pliers. Make a 90 degree bend \u00bc\u201d from the pinched end and place the wire into your first hole leaving the tail long to terminate later.\u00a0 Using round nosed pliers decoratively curve wire towards the next hole.\u00a0 Make a loop, pinch closed, make the same 90 degree \u00bc\u201d bend from the pinched end and insert in the next hole.\u00a0 Do not bend tail on the inside.\u00a0 Hold if necessary with a clamp or your fingers.\u00a0 Continue the same method until you get to the last hole.\u00a0 Trim wire and terminate both ends by curling decoratively.\u00a0 Remove wire form and copper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/school-photos-004.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-109\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/school-photos-004.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\"><a href=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-110\" src=\"http:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/files\/2008\/11\/photo-10.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">\u00a0Pour a small amount of ammonia in the small container and set inside the larger container. Clean wire form and copper in pickle solution or alcohol to remove any contaminates.\u00a0 Wash off pickle or alcohol with plain water.\u00a0 Leaving wet, sprinkle copper piece with salt then drag the wire form through salt making sure crystals stick.\u00a0 Place both in larger container with ammonia and cover tightly.\u00a0 Check after two hours for desired oxidation.\u00a0 Remove and wash with soap and water.\u00a0 Dry thoroughly.\u00a0\u00a0 At this point you will apply your finish, one suggestion is a high quality spray lacquer in two to three light coats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:black;font-family:Papyrus\">To reassemble the copper wire form and copper component back on to your Faux Bone\u2122, start at one end and using a bezel tool or wooden dowel, bend tabs towards one another on the backside of the bracelet, making sure the bend is snug<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin:0\">\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Faux Bone and Copper Cuff Bracelet project as seen in Lapidary Journal\/Jewelry Artist July 2008 \u00a0 \u00a0 Artists are always in the market for a new and exciting material to create their art with.\u00a0 I have discovered Robert\u2019s Real Faux Bone \u2122.\u00a0 This material is limited only by your imagination.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For this project, Faux Bone\u2122 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":118,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/118"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/judyfreyerthompson\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}