Tools for working with wire

[lori042499]

Just thought I would pass on some info...

Joanne fabrics is having a sale this week on Jewelry making tools...I picked up a five pack of jewel tools that won't scratch the wire and cuts it leaving no sharp edges and makes precision loops...I also picked up two other tools that I think will take my cosages to new highs..

a Thing-a-majig http://www.widgetsupply.com/page/WS/PROD/gift-ideas/SAB5-1100-93 and a coiling gizmo http://www.coilinggizmo.com/

I really don't think any florist that carries the wire should be without these tools...I can't wait to play with them...

 

[kynda]

thanks Lori--I have one of these sets, and I love the round needle-nose for making loops. But I don't know how to use the other tools. They just look like other versions of needle-nosed and I'm not sure what to do with them. Do you know if there's a tutorial out there? Probably is, but I haven't gotten that far down on my look-this-up list!

kynda

 

[CHR]

Funny. We just purchased a set of jewelry-making tools on sale at Michael's. Those little round needle-nose pliers make working with wire so, so much easier.

 

[anytimeflowers]

Funny. We just purchased a set of jewelry-making tools on sale at Michael's. Those little round needle-nose pliers make working with wire so, so much easier.

Us too, but my daughter has absconded with most of them so I haven't gotten to try them all yet. (She's making bracelets at her house.)

 

[Sarah Botchick]

If you ever want higher end jewelry making tools - Rio Grande makes the best pliers I have ever used... www.riogrande.com. They are more expensive than the craft store variety, but if you use them a lot, you may appreciate them.

 

[Kristine]

thanks Lori--I have one of these sets, and I love the round needle-nose for making loops. But I don't know how to use the other tools. They just look like other versions of needle-nosed and I'm not sure what to do with them. Do you know if there's a tutorial out there? Probably is, but I haven't gotten that far down on my look-this-up list!

kynda

beadstylemag.com

they have basics posted on how to's and lots more