Nylon jaw chain nose pliers are a very useful tool for anyone who does a lot of wire working. However, after a lot of use, the nylon can become gouged and scored to the point that they no longer grip the wire – and when that happens, it’s time to change out the pads. In…
How to Use Nylon Jaw Chain Nose Pliers {4 ways}
I’m often asked for recommendations about tools by those getting started making wire jewelry. Aside from the three essential tools I recommend for beginners, there are some others that are extremely useful in wire wrapping and making wire jewelry. Let me introduce you to nylon jaw chain nose pliers! There are so many reasons this handy…
7 Top Cord Knotting Tips and Tricks
Cord knotting is something I’ve been doing a lot of recently. I find it so relaxing and I love the way the finished knotted cord jewelry looks! Plus, working with cord is a wonderful way to be able to make casual bracelets and necklaces inexpensively and without needing a lot of findings and supplies. In this video,…
Cord Knotting Tips: How Much Cord do I Need?
Making knotted cord jewelry is tons of fun, but it’s somewhat unforgiving. If you make a mistake, it can be difficult to correct it if your knots are nice and tight like they should be. And if you run out of cord before you’re ready, well….there’s not much you can do about that, besides…
Cord Knotting Tip: How to Finish Waxed Cord Ends Without Glue
Cord Knotting Tip: How to Finish Waxed Cord Ends so They Don’t Fray Today I’m going to show you the simple trick I use to finish off my knotted waxed cord jewelry so the ends don’t fray. Nope! I don’t use glue – I prefer to use this technique instead of using glue to finish my…