Leaf Bracelet with Topaz

by Thierry

A Leaf Bracelet with a Topaz Gemstone – A last minute request from Bel, who wanted a bracelet made for her friend’s birthday. I chose to make a leaf bracelet as I have never done one before. So why make one, when you can make two for twice the price. The process is rather simple. Take a long strip of silver, fold it in half flat lengthwise, texture it with a hammer on both sides, then open it back up. An easy process in principle but neatly folding the strip is not straight forward; and texturing at an angle is challenging. I added a topaz gemstone to enlighten the piece. Not a bad result for a first attempt and I was very popular at the club, happily banging to my heart’s content.