DIY Bullet Bracelet

by inspiretomake in Craft > Jewelry

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DIY Bullet Bracelet

DIY Bullet Bracelet

I this tutorial I'll show you how I made this awesome Bullet Shell Bracelet.

Check out the video first.

Materials and Tools

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Cutting the Wire.

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I got this copper cable as it is from a hardware store. I'm using it as the base for my bracelet. This cable is combined of 7 bare copper wires of 6ga each.

7 inches of this cable is a perfect length to make a bracelet that will fit any wrist.

Shaping

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Next I used a small anvil, hammer and pliers to bend this cable in a C shape. You can use any wooden stick to bend it around.

Soldering

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To make sure that all the wires will stay in place I've decided to solder the ends of the cable.

Flux, solder and a blow torch are required to it.

Wrapping

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I wrapped my bracelet with an outer shell of a 10mm climbing rope. Then I secured the ends of the rope with a string and melted them with a lighter.

The Final Touch

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40 caliber bullet shells where used as end caps for my bracelet. Hot glue is flexible and has the best grip for this rope material.

Enjoy Your New Awesome Bracelet!

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I'm wearing my bracelet every day. It has a solid core and feels very nice and sturdy.

Check Out My Youtube Channel!

DIY Bullet Bracelet

Check out my Youtube channel for more cool projects like this!