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Anticlastic Forming Pliers — Small 1/4" Cylinder Channel for Ring & Bracelet Making

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$15.49 $24.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Anticlastic forms — the saddle curves behind contemporary rings, cuffs and earrings — need the metal supported on both faces as it bends, or the strip twists and puckers. These pliers build that support in: a ¼-inch cylinder channel above, a small domed anvil below, so narrow stock takes a clean opposing curve squeeze by squeeze.

The working faces are polished steel, with brass inserts in the channel and at the anvil base to give silver and copper every chance of coming through unmarked. A box joint keeps the jaws tracking true under pressure, and the cushioned blue vinyl grips stay comfortable across a long forming session. Keep the brass faces wiped clean so trapped grit cannot print into your work.

  • Polished steel upper jaw with a ¼-inch wide cylinder channel.
  • Fixed lower jaw features a small, domed anvil for shaping the curve.
  • Brass inserts in the channel and at the anvil base help prevent marring of soft metals.
  • Box-joint construction ensures jaws remain aligned under pressure.
  • Fitted with cushioned, non-slip blue vinyl handle grips for comfort.

Who it's for

Primarily for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths creating contemporary anticlastic rings, bracelets, and earrings. Also suitable for model makers and fine metal artists working with non-ferrous strip and wire.

Specifications

  • Jaw Material: Polished steel with brass inserts
  • Channel Profile: ¼-inch (6.35mm) cylinder
  • Handle Grips: Blue vinyl

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SKU: S1-M8MK-N6TR

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Isabella Z. ★★★★★

Finally a tool that actually keeps the metal from twisting while I'm forming a cuff. The channel grips both sides just right, so the curve comes out clean and symmetrical every time.

Violet D. ★★★★★

Finally, a pair of pliers that lets me shape a cuff without the metal twisting sideways on me — the 1/4" channel holds the strip firmly on both faces, so the curve stays true. I’ve used it on a few copper bands already and the saddle form comes out clean every time.

Hannah ★★★★★

The 1/4" cylinder channel is perfectly sized for my 6mm silver strips—it holds the metal square on both faces so the saddle curve comes out clean without any twisting. I've already formed two cuffs and a pair of earrings with these, and they've become my go-to for any anticlastic work.