Here are some prototypes of Vinyl bangles/cuffs. I cut sections of the record and then slump them over a bangle mandrel in the oven at about 90 degrees Celcius. I then take them out holding them in place on the madrel (with my hands covered for protection from the heat) and submerge them under cold water to harden in shape.
I found that instead of or in conjunction with filing the edges smooth, it works very well to peel the sharp or feathered edges off with a sharp craft knife for a smoother, more comfortable finish.
I used a curved thinner strip of vinyl and experimented making the new shape shown below. It is reminiscent of a tuxedo-type sleeve.
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