{"product_id":"fretz-handwrought-metal-dvds-wide-convex-concave-cuffs","title":"Fretz Productions DVD's","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnter the world of handwrought metal with stakes and hammers. In these professionally produced videos, master metalsmith \u003cstrong\u003eBill Fretz\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrates the principles, tools, and techniques for forming \u003cstrong\u003ewide cuff bracelets\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundations of cuff forming:\u003c\/strong\u003e How to raise (convex) and sink (concave) wide bracelets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool selection \u0026amp; setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choosing the right stakes and hammers; when to use pitch as a forming base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl \u0026amp; consistency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sequencing blows, managing metal flow, and maintaining even wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign evolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turning demonstrated projects into your own variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD video with close-up camera work and clear narration by Bill Fretz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color printed booklet reinforces key steps and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRuntime\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163.121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandwrought Metal #1 – Wide Convex Cuffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConvex raising: fluting and forming metal into convex bracelet shapes; using pitch as a flexible forming support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e163.122\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandwrought Metal #2 – Wide Concave Cuffs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcave sinking: shaping metal into concave cuffs; tour of specialty stakes and how to select them\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDVD with HD video instruction by Bill Fretz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color printed booklet for bench reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended for jewelers and metalsmiths expanding into cuff bracelet work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited for students and studios building structured stake-and-hammer technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for anyone using or planning to use Fretz stakes and hammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e Pair with a small assortment of stakes and a raising or sinking hammer to follow along and practice each sequence immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fretz","offers":[{"title":"Wide Convex Cuffs DVD","offer_id":43578743259350,"sku":"163.121","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Wide Concave Cuffs DVD","offer_id":43578743292118,"sku":"163.122","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9832\/0342\/files\/fretz-productions-dvd-s-otto-frei.jpg?v=1719958797","url":"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/products\/fretz-handwrought-metal-dvds-wide-convex-concave-cuffs","provider":"Otto Frei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}