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…
How to Make a Coiled Wire Bead {Video}
This video shows you how to use the EconoWinder 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…
How to Use Wire Looping Pliers {Video Demo}
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…
Spiral Twist Hand Drill for Jewelry Making {Video Demo}
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. You can also use it…
How to use Flush Cutters (Xuron Flush Cutter Demo Video)
Watch this video for a straightforward demo on two different types of Xuron brand flush cutters. Learn how your flush cutters work to give you a nice clean cut when working with wire for jewelry making. Using your shears correctly will ensure you’re getting the most out of them and that your tools will last…
