Comments on: Tools I need to make jewelry? http://www.jewelrymakingideasblog.com/jewelry-making-tools/tools-i-need-to-make-jewelry Jewelry Making Ideas & Tips Thu, 09 Sep 2010 02:50:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: ThomasW http://www.jewelrymakingideasblog.com/jewelry-making-tools/tools-i-need-to-make-jewelry#comment-3628 ThomasW Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:45:59 +0000 http://www.jewelrymakingideasblog.com/jewelry-making-tools/tools-i-need-to-make-jewelry#comment-3628 I have found that using a square cut for wire is a big time saver. It leaves the end of the wire blunt so a quick bur file finishes it off with just a twist or two of the file. Also a tapered or step mandrel is handy for bail making. Can't tel you much about beading as my wife nor I do any but we do know some top notch beadiers that do work for us. I would be glad to get you in touch with them if you like. We do have a few pictures of their work on web site www.glassbyjulie.com. please feel free to contact me about other questions on tools. Tom<br><b>References : </b><br>www.glassbyjulie.com I have found that using a square cut for wire is a big time saver. It leaves the end of the wire blunt so a quick bur file finishes it off with just a twist or two of the file. Also a tapered or step mandrel is handy for bail making.

Can’t tel you much about beading as my wife nor I do any but we do know some top notch beadiers that do work for us. I would be glad to get you in touch with them if you like. We do have a few pictures of their work on web site http://www.glassbyjulie.com. please feel free to contact me about other questions on tools.
Tom
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http://www.glassbyjulie.com

]]> By: Nicola C http://www.jewelrymakingideasblog.com/jewelry-making-tools/tools-i-need-to-make-jewelry#comment-3627 Nicola C Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:39:59 +0000 http://www.jewelrymakingideasblog.com/jewelry-making-tools/tools-i-need-to-make-jewelry#comment-3627 Okay, so I started beading a few years ago and i found that these are the three most important tools to have: * round nose pliers (used for making loops in wire) * flat nose pliers or chain nosed pliers (used for holding and bending wire at right angles) i use both, but either is probably ok for starting out. Chain nose pliers are good because they have a small tip allowing you to do more detailed work. * flush cutters (used to cut wire) there are of course many other tools which make beading/wire work easier such as nylon jaw pliers, crimping pliers and many others but these three are really the ones you need to start off with you can also get pliers which are 3-in-1 type of things which include many different tools in the one. but these can be more expensive as with all tools, prices range from cheap to really expensive professional ones. Most people say to by good tools to start with because they'll last longer, but if your like me and at first didn't really know what to do, sometimes the cheaper, not-so-good options are better just until you really know what you want to do. also, you can probably buy the three pliers I mentioned in a set. That's how i first bought mine. Another thing to look out for is that the pliers don't have serrated edges as this can damage and scratch the wire or findings. Other must have equipment is basic jewelery findings (earring hooks, clasps, etc) this makes it easier when you suddenly have a fantastic idea, you have some of the necessary items already available. Again these come in a range of materials making them cheap or expensive. As i only make jewellery for myself, i don't mind having clasps which are not sterling silver as it makes my jewellery a little bit cheaper but once i got into it, I did buy some more expensive tools as it does make everything easier. hope this helps :)<br><b>References : </b><br>personal experience Okay, so I started beading a few years ago and i found that these are the three most important tools to have:
* round nose pliers (used for making loops in wire)
* flat nose pliers or chain nosed pliers (used for holding and bending wire at right angles) i use both, but either is probably ok for starting out. Chain nose pliers are good because they have a small tip allowing you to do more detailed work.
* flush cutters (used to cut wire)
there are of course many other tools which make beading/wire work easier such as nylon jaw pliers, crimping pliers and many others but these three are really the ones you need to start off with

you can also get pliers which are 3-in-1 type of things which include many different tools in the one. but these can be more expensive

as with all tools, prices range from cheap to really expensive professional ones. Most people say to by good tools to start with because they’ll last longer, but if your like me and at first didn’t really know what to do, sometimes the cheaper, not-so-good options are better just until you really know what you want to do.

also, you can probably buy the three pliers I mentioned in a set. That’s how i first bought mine.

Another thing to look out for is that the pliers don’t have serrated edges as this can damage and scratch the wire or findings.

Other must have equipment is basic jewelery findings (earring hooks, clasps, etc) this makes it easier when you suddenly have a fantastic idea, you have some of the necessary items already available. Again these come in a range of materials making them cheap or expensive. As i only make jewellery for myself, i don’t mind having clasps which are not sterling silver as it makes my jewellery a little bit cheaper but once i got into it, I did buy some more expensive tools as it does make everything easier.

hope this helps :)
References :
personal experience

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