Perplexed by pliers and flustered by flush cutters? Jewelry-making tools serve specific functions.
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You Will Need
- Round-nose pliers
- Chain-nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Metal ruler
- Tweezers with a scoop
- Cylinders
- Engraver
- Rubber handles (optional)
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Step 1
Bend with plier
Determine whether your jewelry-making will involve bending. Round-nose pliers are used to bend curves and make loops and chain-nose pliers form right angles. Choose pliers with thin tips.
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Step 2
Add wire cutters
Add wire cutters if you will be working with metal wire. Flush cutters are precise wire cutters designed specifically for jewelry work.
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Tip
Buy pliers and wire cutters with rubber handles for comfort.
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Step 3
Include a ruler
Include a ruler to measure wire. Your ruler should be metal with markings in both American and metric units.
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Step 4
Look for tweezers with a scoop
Find a pair of tweezers with a bead scoop on one end. Tweezers can be used to tie knots in silk cords or to scoop and organize beads and gems.
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Step 5
Keep an eye out for cylinders
Keep an eye out for various sized cylinders, from pencils to copper tubing, to do your wire wraps.
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Step 6
Purchase an engraver
Purchase an engraver to personalize the jewelry you make with inscriptions.
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Fact
According to a 2006 survey, there are more than 52,000 jewelers and precious stone and metal workers in the United States.
