So…. I didn’t have time to work on my one of a kind bangle designs yet, but I did manage to get some fusing done and create prototypes for several bangle styles that I hope will become staples of my jewelry line.

Argentium Silver Bangles

So far, I’ve made them using three different sizes of wire (16, 14, and 12 gauge round) in argentium sterling silver. I made several of the skinny ones (16 gauge) and tried out three finishes: smooth, plus two different hammer textures. I think the 16 gauge and the 12 gauge styles will make it into my etsy shop, and I’ll offer them both smooth and textured. 14 gauge doesn’t look all that different from 16 gauge, so I don’t know if it’s worth offering it as an option, since I love the super-skinny look of the 16 gauge. (Wire gets skinnier as the gauge number gets higher, in case you are confused….) 12 gauge is much more substantial.

The fun thing about bangle bracelets, in my opinion, is wearing a whole bunch together, so I’ll be making a bunch! Expect to see bangles with gemstone dangles [along the lines of the upcycled bangles I did a few weeks ago] along with all-metal styles, perfect to mix and match, stack, or wear one at a time – whatever works.