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Saddle-Curve Forming Pliers — Anticlastic Jaws for Rings & Bangles, Steel, 14 cm

Saddle-Curve Forming Pliers — Anticlastic Jaws for Rings & Bangles, Steel, 14 cm - Main image
$15.24 $24.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Anticlastic forms — curves running counter to one another — are awkward to start with a hammer alone. These pliers form the saddle directly: the convex jaw nests into its concave partner, supporting both faces of the metal strip as it curves, so the shape develops without the distortion that comes with improvised formers.

The jaws are polished steel to keep marring on precious metals to a minimum, and a double-leaf spring opens the tool for you between squeezes — a small mercy over the length of a full bangle. Cushioned blue non-slip grips and a compact 14 cm frame suit detailed work on rings and smaller bangles, and students learning anticlastic raising will find them forgiving.

  • One convex jaw nests into a corresponding concave jaw to form the anticlastic curve.
  • Solid steel construction with polished jaws to minimise marring on precious metals.
  • Ergonomic handles with cushioned, non-slip blue grips for comfort during repeated use.
  • Double-leaf spring provides a smooth, self-opening action for an efficient workflow.
  • Compact 14 cm length suitable for detailed work on rings and smaller bangles.

Who it's for

A specialist tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths working on contemporary jewellery forms. Also suitable for students and apprentices learning anticlastic raising techniques.

Specifications

  • Material: Steel
  • Overall Length: 14 cm
  • Jaw Profile: Anticlastic

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SKU: 0Z-W8GT-UC07

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Ruby Z. ★★★★★

The convex and concave jaws nest together so well that the saddle starts forming on the first squeeze instead of after twenty minutes of hammering. At 14 cm they fit my hand nicely and the steel hasn't marred a single copper bangle. Wish I'd bought these before ruining three blanks.

Emily ★★★★★

I've been fighting anticlastic bangles with just a hammer for months, so the jaws on these pliers finally let me start the saddle shape cleanly in one pass. The steel feels solid and the 14 cm length gives me decent leverage on wider cuffs without my hand cramping up.

Owen H. ★★★★★

The convex jaw nesting into the concave one keeps the metal from slipping while I form the saddle, which saves me a ton of cleanup afterward. At 14 cm they fit my smaller hands better than my old forming pliers. Bangle ends finally line up without all the hammering back and forth.