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Bending Pattern Wire
by Dale Armstrong
Question:

What is the best way to bend silver patterned wire? I want to make bails from the 5 mm wire, but it is very hard to bend. Is there a special tool that I need?
Instructions
Answer:

Most of my students and I use either wide flat-nose pliers to make an angle bend or 3-step round pliers with a flat, not concave, back to make curved bends as they have more of a surface area to grasp the wire firmly and more power to help with which ever shaped bend we desire.

Answer contributed by Dale `Cougar` Armstrong

Materials

Base Metal Pattern Wire
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Tools

Classic Wubbers Wide Flat Nose Pliers
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14mm Barrel Wrap N Tap Looping Pliers for Pattern Wire, Etc.
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6 1/2 Inch Bail Making Pliers
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3 Step Wire Wrapping Flat Nose Pliers - Pack of 1
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  • Category: Design
  • Technique(s): Design, General Education

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