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Additional Tools

A few other tools are “nice to have” in your toolbox. These tools will help you take your designs to the next level.

Crimping Pliers

These pliers’ jaws have two notches to transform crimp beads and tubes into “folded” crimps. While chain nose pliers are sufficient, crimping pliers offer a more professional finish to your stringing project.

 

Flat Nose Pliers

Ideal for creating sharp bends in wire, these pliers have flat jaws that will hold any jewelry component without marring. They can also be used for flattening wire that has become kinked and for working with jump rings.

 

Bent Nose Pliers

Ideal for wire wrapping, these pliers can do everything chain nose pliers can however the bent tip helps you hold or reach into difficult angles.

 

 

Scissors / Snips  

Always have a pair of sharp scissors or snips handy for cutting threads and cording materials other than tiger tail or wire.  

 

 

Tweezers

Beading tweezers have a very narrow, tapered end. Tweezers are useful in creating and positioning knots tightly between beads.

 

Bead Design Board

Flocked design boards are helpful when planning necklace or bracelet designs. Simply space your beads in the channel that corresponds with
the length of your finished design. Graduated channels are especially helpful for planning multi-strand designs.