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…
DIY Leather Infinity Links {VIDEO}
I absolutely love making jewelry with leather, whether it’s leather cord, hide, or scraps. Leather is often used for making bracelets and necklaces, but I’ve also been trying to incorporate more leather into earring designs lately. Leather in earrings is not as common, but it can certainly yield some really interesting results and it has the added…
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…
How to Make Hoop Earrings / Wine Charm Rings
In this video, I’ll show you how to make hoop earrings that you can also use as wine charm ring findings. In my last post, I shared a DIY Christmas Tree Wine Charm tutorial and I promised to share the hoop part of that tutorial in another video, so here we are! In this lesson,…
Essential Wire Wrapping Tools for Beginners
One of the most common questions I get from readers is, “What kind of tools do I need if I want to get started making wire wrapped jewelry?” I know it can be extremely overwhelming, and there are a lot of choices out there when it comes to jewelry pliers and tools. But the good…
