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Learn to make square jump rings, coils, tube bails, or diamond shaped links using these fun designer jewelry making tools by Wubber’s. In this video, the developer of these specialty pliers shows us tips, tricks, and techniques as well as a few specific ways to use these square jawed pliers. Until now, there hasn’t been an easy way to make square tubes or uniform square coils. Combining mandrels with plier handles has created an ingenious tool which is both fun {Read More}
Round nosed pliers have finely tapered cone-shaped jaws which are used for forming loops in wire. We use these pliers in creating a basic simple loop (as used in eyepins and beaded dangles) and wrapped loops which create secure closed beaded links, as well as beaded dangles and wire wrapped briolettes. Round nosed pliers are one of the most important tools for making wire jewelry. You will be using them a LOT! Here are some things to consider when choosing a {Read More}
This video shows you how to use the Beadalon Deluxe Coiling Gizmo to create a perfect wire coil, and then how to coil it a second time to create a fabulous coiled wire bead! Make them in all different colors and sizes and use these funky wire beads to add a special element to your handmade beaded jewelry designs! Beadalon’s Deluxe Coiling Gizmo comes with 5 different sized cranking rods (to make different diameter coils) and comes with a {Read More}
This video demonstrates how easy making loops can be using wire looping pliers, which are specialty jewelry making pliers with one concave jaw and one normal round-nosed jaw. Wire looping pliers can be used for making simple wire loops, wrapped loops, and eye pins without having to switch back and forth between round nosed and chain nosed pliers throughout the process. While not an absolute necessity, these special jewelry making pliers can certainly save time when making a large quantity {Read More}
You don’t need a fancy rotary tool or even an electric power drill to be able to drill through soft metals for jewelry making! A Jeweler’s Spiral Twist Hand Drill is entirely hand operated and very easy to use for drilling small holes in silver, brass, copper, aluminum, and gold. Plus, not only is it inexpensive and quiet, a Jeweler’s Hand Drill is only about the size of a pen so it’s easy to stash in your overcrowded jewelry {Read More}
