Bracelet-Making Workshop Setup
Our metal-stamping bracelet workshop lets guests hammer their own letters, numbers, and designs into a metal cuff blank, then shape it into a wearable bracelet. Each ticket is [price] per person and includes [what's included -- e.g. one blank, drink, etc.]. Sessions run [duration]. Customers book at [booking link].
Stripe product ID: [stripe product id]
This guide walks through everything you need to do before, during, and after a bracelet-making workshop.
INFO
Pricing, duration, and the booking link above are placeholders -- fill these in from the actual event listing before publishing this page more widely.
Before the Event (Start [X] Minutes Early)
1. Prepare the Space
- Clear tables and lay down a table covering (linen or cloth cover) at every station
- Set out chairs with enough room for guests to swing a hammer safely
- Keep the shared tool station within easy reach of every seat -- guests will take turns using the mandrel and larger stamp sets
2. Set Up the Shared Tool Station
These supplies are shared across the table rather than duplicated per guest:
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bracelet mandrel (steel cone) | The tall tapered steel form used to curve a flat stamped blank into a cuff shape |
| Ball-peen hammers | One per active stamping spot -- check both faces are clean and free of nicks |
| Bench blocks (steel anvils) | One per hammer/stamping spot -- these absorb the impact so the table doesn't take the hit |
| Letter stamp sets | Full alphabet sets in their cases (we keep several: uppercase, lowercase, alternate fonts) |
| Number stamp set | Full 0-9 set in its case |
| Design/symbol stamps | Hearts, stars, or other decorative punches, if offered |
| Masking tape | Used to mark a straight guideline on the blank before stamping |
| Rubber mallet | For shaping the blank against the mandrel without marring the metal |
3. Set Up Each Guest's Station
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Metal cuff blank (1) | Let the guest choose a finish -- silver/steel, gold, copper, or colored (blue, etc.) |
| Practice strip (optional) | A scrap blank to practice stamping pressure before the real piece |
| Pencil | For guests who want to sketch their layout before stamping |
TIP
Do a quick walk-through of the shared tool station before doors open -- count hammers and bench blocks against the number of active seats so nobody is waiting on a tool mid-session.
4. Set Up Check-In
- Open staff.ncmuse.co and navigate to the event check-in page
- Pull up the guest list for the session
- Have a tablet or laptop at the entrance for scanning tickets or looking up names
During the Event
Staff Responsibilities
- Check-in: Greet guests at the door, verify tickets, direct them to open stations
- Safety: Hammering is loud and can pinch fingers -- keep an eye on new guests until they're comfortable with the technique
- Assist: Help guests swap in a fresh blank if they make a mistake, and rotate access to the mandrel so everyone gets a turn to shape their piece
- Support the instructor: The instructor leads the stamping demonstration and technique. Staff should stay available for logistics without interrupting the flow
Typical Workflow a Guest Follows
- Choose a blank finish and (optionally) sketch the design in pencil first
- Use masking tape to mark a straight guideline across the blank
- Stamp letters, numbers, or symbols into the blank using the shared stamp sets, hammer, and bench block
- Shape the stamped blank into a cuff using the mandrel and rubber mallet
After the Event
- Return every letter/number stamp to its labeled case -- a missing stamp means the next set is incomplete
- Wipe down bench blocks and the mandrel
- Coil and store masking tape
- Collect and store hammers and mallets
- Follow the full Event Cleanup procedures once guests leave
Quick Reference Checklist
- [ ] Table coverings laid at every station
- [ ] Shared tool station stocked (mandrel, hammers, bench blocks, letter/number/design stamps, tape, mallet)
- [ ] Enough hammers and bench blocks for the number of active seats
- [ ] Blank finishes available for guests to choose from
- [ ] Check-in ready on staff portal
- [ ] Instructor confirmed and arrived
- [ ] Post-event: all stamps returned to their cases, tools wiped down and stored
Last updated: July 2026