This is another beaded cuff bracelet made mainly with beaded picture crochet technique. Lots of pictures and low on wordy text.
How to Use Hex Anvil
My first hex anvil. In preparation for the exciting times of making some cold connections with rivets. (Big grin!)
This is a hexagonal steel anvil. It is used as a base for riveting, drilling, and staking small parts. It has been cased harded for long life. It has 15 holes and 5 slots (of varying thickness for making rivets). Measures 2inches, corner to corner. 7/8inch thick. (Model: AN200, made in India).
Now, the next important question: how to use the hex anvil?
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Xuron Flush Cutter with Wire Retainer
Now what is a wire retainer? (Wire retainer is also sometimes described as “lead retainer” – not that that explains what it is!) Well, first of all — wire retainer is a darn cool feature!
But before I go into that, let me just say that I, like so many people, am a big fan of Xuron. If you look on Amazon reviews, you will find that almost invariably, Xuron products get a very high rating. Deservedly so. I have slowly accumulated some Xuron pliers and cutters. Not one has been disappointing.
Xuron pliers are made in USA.
Xuron Oval Head Micro-Shear Flush Cutter with Wire Retainer (Xuron 9100F)
Z. Michou Inspired Cuff Bracelet – Beaded Picture Crochet (CH0363)
I may have mentioned in Beaded Picture Crochet – What is it?, I am getting back into the joys of crocheting images with beads. This Michou Inspired Cuff Bracelet is (I think) the first off the block.
z. Beaded Picture Crochet – What is it?
Beaded Picture Crochet – what is it? I can tell you coz I made up the term. There may very well be a “right” term for it out there, but I have not found it. If you know, please do comment and do tell.
Beaded Picture Crochet is crocheting with beads to create/graph a picture, image, or diagram.
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