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Fretz Productions DVD's - Otto Frei
Fretz Productions DVD's - Otto Frei
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Fretz Productions DVD's

Part # 163.121 39 In Stock Weight -- lb / -- g
$15.00
Type: Wide Convex Cuffs DVD

Description

Enter the world of handwrought metal with stakes and hammers. In these professionally produced videos, master metalsmith Bill Fretz demonstrates the principles, tools, and techniques for forming wide cuff bracelets using Fretz stakes and hammers—captured in HD with clear close-ups and straightforward instruction. Each DVD includes a full-color booklet for quick reference at the bench.

Features

  • Foundations of cuff forming: How to raise (convex) and sink (concave) wide bracelets
  • Tool selection & setup: Choosing the right stakes and hammers; when to use pitch as a forming base
  • Control & consistency: Sequencing blows, managing metal flow, and maintaining even wall thickness
  • Design evolution: Turning demonstrated projects into your own variations
  • HD video with close-up camera work and clear narration by Bill Fretz
  • Full-color printed booklet reinforces key steps and techniques

Available Options

Part # Title Focus Runtime
163.121 Handwrought Metal #1 – Wide Convex Cuffs Convex raising: fluting and forming metal into convex bracelet shapes; using pitch as a flexible forming support 58 minutes
163.122 Handwrought Metal #2 – Wide Concave Cuffs Concave sinking: shaping metal into concave cuffs; tour of specialty stakes and how to select them 63 minutes

What's Included

  • DVD with HD video instruction by Bill Fretz
  • Full-color printed booklet for bench reference

Notes

  • Recommended for jewelers and metalsmiths expanding into cuff bracelet work
  • Suited for students and studios building structured stake-and-hammer technique
  • Ideal for anyone using or planning to use Fretz stakes and hammers
  • Tip: Pair with a small assortment of stakes and a raising or sinking hammer to follow along and practice each sequence immediately
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