This was a BIG aha, as it seems a great way to get color match and use patterning that suits-- anyone. I'm in search of reasonably price blanks as I think this will make fab gifts for my stepmother, sister and others who KNow i make things, but for and to whom my own esthetic doesn't quite fit...

the source mentioned for blanks seems waaay too expensive to me, especially as you could get brass bracelets fro less from Metalliferous!

http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2078/make-and-share-bright-bangles