Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Tools Part 3



Using the right tool for the job can help in your beading, It can make more secure crimps and neater too. Here is a guide to your common jewelry hand tools.

Flat nose pliers: These are used to bend wire. The flat surface can help securely hold jump rings, flatten wire, and make sharp corner for wire working, they can also help hold beads in place without scratching

Round Nose Pliers: These are an ESSENTIAL tool in jewelry making. They can be used to make loops while wire wrapping. They are also helpful in forming headpins and eyepins.