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#16,531
Cookiefiend said:
Very pretty but I love your bracelet!

This is my first post on this thread and well - I gotta ask - how do you get your bracelets on? I bought a beautiful jade bracelet but I cannot get it on (60mm), so I bought another 3mm bigger and I can barely get it on (and I'm afraid to keep it on because I'm afraid I won't be able to get it off), but once it's on, it looks a little big/loose.
Is there a trick? A hint you can give me?
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What's been working for me is massaging my hand and using my other hand to press it (the one I want the bangle on) into itself for flexibility. Then, for less bruising and tissue damage, taking it really slow putting a bangle on helps, like really feel where it's sticking, and use your other hand to "fold in" and press down at the same time. Adding a oil based moisturizer (I like coconut oil) to the spots it doesn't want to pass makes it more comfortable. Make sure you're relaxing your hand entirely too.
 
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#16,532
Cookiefiend said:
Very pretty but I love your bracelet!

This is my first post on this thread and well - I gotta ask - how do you get your bracelets on? I bought a beautiful jade bracelet but I cannot get it on (60mm), so I bought another 3mm bigger and I can barely get it on (and I'm afraid to keep it on because I'm afraid I won't be able to get it off), but once it's on, it looks a little big/loose.
Is there a trick? A hint you can give me?
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Hi, Cookiefiend-thank you! I like my bangles a little on the tight side, but I like to be able to get them off. I always use lotion to put them on and take them off. You can also try putting the very thin plastic produce bags over your hand and sliding them on, but I like lotion better.
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Very pretty but I love your bracelet!

This is my first post on this thread and well - I gotta ask - how do you get your bracelets on? I bought a beautiful jade bracelet but I cannot get it on (60mm), so I bought another 3mm bigger and I can barely get it on (and I'm afraid to keep it on because I'm afraid I won't be able to get it off), but once it's on, it looks a little big/loose.
Is there a trick? A hint you can give me?
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Also, hold your hand upright for a bit, plus the massaging that Earth Gatherer said. You have to train the ligaments in your hand to be flexible and allow your hand to fold. You tuck your thumb in and kind of press all your fingers together.
 
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EarthGatherer said:
What's been working for me is massaging my hand and using my other hand to press it (the one I want the bangle on) into itself for flexibility. Then, for less bruising and tissue damage, taking it really slow putting a bangle on helps, like really feel where it's sticking, and use your other hand to "fold in" and press down at the same time. Adding a oil based moisturizer (I like coconut oil) to the spots it doesn't want to pass makes it more comfortable. Make sure you're relaxing your hand entirely too.
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dingobeast said:
Hi, Cookiefiend-thank you! I like my bangles a little on the tight side, but I like to be able to get them off. I always use lotion to put them on and take them off. You can also try putting the very thin plastic produce bags over your hand and sliding them on, but I like lotion better.
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Thank you both for your responses!
Lotion or coconut oil would be good for my skin too, and massaging as well - I have old bones and they're all a little un-flexible. :amuse: But it will the oils affect the jade?

I'd love to wear the smaller one - it's lovely. 3mm doesn't sound like a lot of difference but evidently it is! I think I might try some massage on my hands just in general to warm them up so to speak and give it another try!
Thanks!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Thank you both for your responses!
Lotion or coconut oil would be good for my skin too, and massaging as well - I have old bones and they're all a little un-flexible. :amuse: But it will the oils affect the jade?

I'd love to wear the smaller one - it's lovely. 3mm doesn't sound like a lot of difference but evidently it is! I think I might try some massage on my hands just in general to warm them up so to speak and give it another try!
Thanks!
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Hi, Cookie-I am also older! The lotion or oil is fine on jade. When I first started wearing bangles, it felt like 60mm was too tight, now I can wear 57mm. Anything smaller doesn’t work. Bangles can fit differently depending on how they are carved as well. The ones that fit me best are the d cut or comfort cut.
 
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dingobeast said:
Hi, Cookie-I am also older! The lotion or oil is fine on jade. When I first started wearing bangles, it felt like 60mm was too tight, now I can wear 57mm. Anything smaller doesn’t work. Bangles can fit differently depending on how they are carved as well. The ones that fit me best are the d cut or comfort cut.
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Good to know!
I think this is a d cut, but I'm not sure. I'll attach a photo in a min if you'd like?
I'm sure that if I could get the 60mm over my hand, it would fit - perhaps a little snug - my wrist is slightly less than 6.5 inches around…
I will think of this as yoga for my hands!
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Good to know!
I think this is a d cut, but I'm not sure. I'll attach a photo in a min if you'd like?
I'm sure that if I could get the 60mm over my hand, it would fit - perhaps a little snug - my wrist is slightly less than 6.5 inches around…
I will think of this as yoga for my hands!
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This is actually a good tutorial on getting a bangle on. I would not buy jade from this person, but the fitting advice is sound:
 
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Cookiefiend said:
Good to know!
I think this is a d cut, but I'm not sure. I'll attach a photo in a min if you'd like?
I'm sure that if I could get the 60mm over my hand, it would fit - perhaps a little snug - my wrist is slightly less than 6.5 inches around…
I will think of this as yoga for my hands!
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As I wear a permanent bangle in the smallest size could get over my hands, I proceeded to put my hand in a bucket of ice and water and then covered it in cheap hair conditioner and pushed the bangle over it. it caused me quite a few brushed parts on my hand, but it was worth it! I heard that its easier to put on if you have help from a second person. Of course just do this method If you don't plan on switching bangles on that hand..
 
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Welcome, Cookiefiend! Similar idea to FraBa, I usually switch my bangles out in the morning as we tend to get higher in body temperature from activity and eating throughout the day that makes us expand a little more. I use the produce bag method too and that helps a lot. I wouldn't worry about having oils come in contact to the bangle as it will take up body oils from just wearing it; some even claim that's why through wearing jade, it might look more 'lively' over time!
 
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