Riveting Bracelets: Unhinged Workshop

Explore the world of mechanical connections by crafting a custom hinged brass bracelet. In this workshop, students will learn to fabricate "cold connection" joins—specifically a functional hinge and a secure click-clasp—without the use soldering.

Through precision drilling and riveting, you will create moving components to ensure your bracelet is both durable and aligned. Students will work in brass for its strength and endurance in moving mechanisms.

Techniques Covered:

• Drilling with a flex shaft

• Fabricating functional rivets

• Creating a tension-fit click clasp

• Metal forming and shaping

• Filing, sanding, and surface finishing

Materials: All materials for making brass bracelets are included in the class.

Skill Level: Beginner friendly. While no prior experience is required, some patience for detail is helpful.

Schedule: This workshop is 3 hours total.

What You’ll Leave With: A finished, functional brass bracelet featuring a handmade hinge and click-clasp, plus the starter skills to create move-able jewelry components.