Q: I am just starting to get into beading, what are some basic tools and supplies i will need to get started??
A: Although everyone has their own preferences as far as the tools they use, Most will agree that you need 4 basic tools to get started!
1. ROUND NOSE PLIERS to make loops on head pins and wires.
2. CHAIN NOSE or NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS to grip wire and open and close jump rings and looks. They are like an extension of your hand.
3. WIRE CUTTERS to cut your beading wire.
4. CRIMPING TOOL to secure crimp beads and tubes to your wire.
There are also some basic supplies that you may notice will come in hand as you are working with your beads.
* a bead reamer which is a round file used to enlarge or smooth the inside of a bead hole
* A bead mat which will allow you to spread your beads out on the table with them rolling around.
* A bead box which we all need to store our beads!
If you ever have any questions, feel free to stop by and Visit Tristin or any other staff member and we will be willing to help you and answer your questions!
