Fretz BT-3 Brass Tube Form- 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" Bracelet Cuff

The Fretz BT-3 Brass Tube Form is a professional-grade cuff bracelet blank designed for jewelers and metalsmiths who want a reliable, ready-to-form starting point. Created by renowned metalsmith Bill Fretz in response to consistent demand from working jewelers, these blanks are cut from seamless extruded tubing and arrive prepped and ready for forming, hammering, and finishing.

Each blank measures 2-1/4" diameter x 1-1/2" wide and is ideal for larger wrist sizes. Made from a malleable brass alloy of 70% copper and 30% zinc, the tubing is cut to length, edge-finished on a belt sander, annealed for workability, and given a basic tumbled finish—saving you significant prep time in the studio.

These blanks are featured in Bill Fretz's instructional DVD, where he demonstrates forming and hammering techniques to create finished cuff bracelets. The 2-1/4" diameter is especially well-suited for larger wrists. Available in multiple diameter and width combinations, this family of tube forms offers flexibility for a wide range of bracelet styles and wrist sizes.

Features

• Seamless extruded brass tubing—no seam to manage during forming
• Malleable 70/30 brass alloy (70% copper, 30% zinc) for excellent workability
• 20 gauge (0.81mm) wall thickness
• Edges cleaned on a belt sander for a consistent, safe starting surface
• Pre-annealed for immediate forming and hammering
• Basic tumbled finish applied—ready for further metalsmithing work
• 2-1/4" diameter suits larger wrist sizes
• Designed and produced by Bill Fretz

Specifications

Notes

• This product contains lead. See Proposition 65 warning information as applicable in your jurisdiction.
• Intended for professional metalsmithing and jewelry fabrication use.
• When forming convex (domed) cuffs, account for diameter reduction in your design planning.