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…
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…
How to Use Wubber’s Square Mandrel Pliers {Video Demo}
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…
Basic Jewelry Making Tools: Round Nosed Pliers
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…
