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The Presto-lite torch comes with 3 or 4 tips. I usually use the #3 tip for almost all of my work. Hope that helps!

Thank you!

I don't but if you want to email me at artistjeff54@gmail I'll take a picture and send it to you.

You're welcome. Hope it helps.

Good for you. I sold the first ring I made cuz a cute girl offered me $15 for it. I wish I'd kept it!

You're welcome! Glad you liked it.

I won't be in Tucson this year. Sorry

Polishing shouldn't work-harden the metal at all.

I have several instructional videos on my website artistjefffulkerson.com Hope this helps

Thank you.

Are you self taught? How Did you learn?😊

Mostly self-taught. Read a book, then years later took some classes from some native artists. @@jullesteach

I have lots on my site artistjefffulkerson.com

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you like it!

This is just a promo video for the full 'How-To' video available on my site. I'm sorry you think it's BS. I've always found that taking classes, either in person or by video is a great way to increase knowledge. If you want free, remember, you get what you pay for.

Hope it helps.

Its all about heat and volume - so a larger torch might work. It depends on what you're soldering to what. I can't really say without a lot more info. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

Yes! I call the main bracelet the bangle and the small ones spinners. I've made both out of sterling, copper and brass, although the brass is hard to bend for the bangle.

Wow! That’s great! Thank you so much!

that's a charcoal block, which you can get at your favorite jewelry supplier. They are the best for balling up metal

I use a Potter die that's about 2" across. If you want to hand-form larger conchos, you need a larger die.

Thanks!

Glad it was helpful

Good for you! Makes your life sooo much easier, huh?

Sadly, no. First time I've missed it in 10 or 12 years.

I just saw this. It was in my spam. As you may have already figured out on your own, no, I won't be in Tucson this year. first time in 10 or 12 years!

24 gauge works well because it's easier to form & once you put in the compound curve, even the copper becomes incredibly strong g.

Artist Jeff Fulkerson hi Jeff, but as far as if someone wants a thicker look, how thick can the metal be with your tool?

Use a hammer or stamps to get textures. Just have fun with it!

@@artistjefffulkerson4327 I plan on it! Just got my work area put back together after a long time, and am getting excited to make things again.

You are so welcome. Glad to help!

Thank you . Glad you like it!

Artist Jeff Fulkerson Can you crank it down more to create a bigger flange on the bangle? Or will it tend to split the metal quickly? That can actually be a desirable effect, when done intentionally - and is something I do actually want to do. I can’t afford the giant dapping tools to do it with, though, nor do I have the strength, plus I live in an apartment, so noise is a huge issue. I assume you can also use the tool to make rings, obviously as long as they are bigger than the bolt?

@@wendyannh You can't use the disks to make rings as they are too big. You can crank down the disks until they touch each other. How much flare you get will depend on how wide and how large a bangle you make. typically, the metal only splits at the solder joint and its pretty uncontrollable.

Artist Jeff Fulkerson Thanks for the info! Any chance you will come out with a similar setup for rings? I should be more able to do those with dapping punches, but the noise would still be an issue. I’m always looking for ways around that!

@@wendyannh Kevin Potter made one. It works OK.

Glad to help!

It sounds like you might have stripped the bolt/nut threads. First, to un-stick, you hopefully take a big wrench and a lot of elbow grease and loosen it. Second, if you can't do that, you may have to cut the bolt off. I had a student do this in a class once and all I could do was cut it off. The REAL question is why? Why did this happen. Two theories: You may have worn out the bolt and used it one too many times or you may have tightened it all the way down to where the two disks hit each other and kept trying to tighten to get a little more bend in your bangle. The first problem is easy: when the bolt starts to throw off little bits of metal, buy a new one. They're only about $1. The second problem just takes a little 'feel'. You should never have to exert tremendous pressure turning the nut. When it gets tight, that tells you that's as far as you can go, so stop! Hope this helps. Let me know.

Artist Jeff Fulkerson thank you so much!!!! I will try that tonight when I get home from work.

Glad you like it. I have a few on my site right now artistjefffulkerson.com/collections/jewelry-tools/products/anticlastic-forming-disks

I have some on my site right now. artistjefffulkertson.com

Great comment! I should have mentioned it.

You're welcome. Glad to help.

I don't really have a step by step except this video which is available on my site www.artistjefffulkerson.com. Is there something specific you're looking for?

Jeff, it's EIi, we spoke yesterday and I bought the class last night. Part way through!

Glad I could help