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Step 4Shaping Links (Part 2)
Making the bigger shapes:
For the bracelet I made, I chose to make the bigger links into hearts; but you can make them into any shape you want. ( the only limit is your paper clip bending skills)
You start the same way as you did with the small links.
-Straighten out the paper clip (it doesn't have to be perfect, it just helps with the shaping)
-Grip the very end of the paper clip with the pliers
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers(this part is more freeform)
-When you have a 180 degree curve to your liking, Reposition the pliers farther down the paper clip (this is where the bottom of the heart will be made)
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers; until you have an angle to your liking
-Reposition the pliers farther down the paper clip (this is where the other side of the heart will be made)
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers; until
you have a curve that matches the other side.
-Cut off the rest of the paper clip, at the point at which the two meet.
(i think it is easier if you skip to the soldering part of the next step right now, but you don't have too)
For the bracelet I made, I chose to make the bigger links into hearts; but you can make them into any shape you want. ( the only limit is your paper clip bending skills)
You start the same way as you did with the small links.
-Straighten out the paper clip (it doesn't have to be perfect, it just helps with the shaping)
-Grip the very end of the paper clip with the pliers
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers(this part is more freeform)
-When you have a 180 degree curve to your liking, Reposition the pliers farther down the paper clip (this is where the bottom of the heart will be made)
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers; until you have an angle to your liking
-Reposition the pliers farther down the paper clip (this is where the other side of the heart will be made)
-Using the rest of the paper clip for leverage, bend the paper clip around the end of the pliers; until
you have a curve that matches the other side.
-Cut off the rest of the paper clip, at the point at which the two meet.
(i think it is easier if you skip to the soldering part of the next step right now, but you don't have too)
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