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What tools do I need to bead jewelry?

What tools do I need to bead jew
What tools do I need to bead jewelry?

What tools do I need to bead jewelry?

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It's a very common question for beginner beaders to want to know all the tools needed to start beading. (and what they can live without)


To be successful with beading projects, it's a good idea to understand the beading tools available and what they are used for. Next to each "must have" tool is an **. The other tools can be added as more experience is gained.

**Wire Cutters
Wire cutters are used to cut wire. They have sharp edges that snap wire clean. Be sure to get good quality cutters that cut close and clean.

**Crimping Pliers
Crimping pliers are used to flatten crimp beads at the end of stringing wire. Crimping pliers create neat, round crimps using a 2 step process. They are very easy to use! Use the standard crimping pliers for 2mm crimp tubes. Use the Micro Crimper for 1mm crimp tubes. And if you have a need for a 3mm crimp tube, try using the Mighty Crimper.

Round-Nose Pliers (needle nose pliers)
Round nose pliers have rounded ends designed to create smooth tight loops in wire. Choose a good quality set that provides a tight grip, ergonomic handles and a wide range of width on the noses. This tool can be skipped when first starting out (and on a budget). As skills soon advance into creating dangles and wire loops, these pliers will be needed.

Chain Nose Pliers (flat-nose pliers)
These pliers have flat tapered noses that enable gripping, bending and manipulating wire. Choose a pair that offers small tips to reach tiny areas and that have comfortable ergonomic handles. Again, these pliers won't be needed right away. They will be needed for stringing beads and to help grip beads and wire. Plus, the more a beader works with wire, the more essential these pliers will become.
 
Beading Needles
There are 2 main types of needles, a Beading needle and a Sharps needle. Beading needles are about 2" long, flexible and are designed for stringing multiple beads and off-loom and loom beadweaving.
Sharps needles are shorter and more rigid. The are designed for hand bead embroidery into fabric and for off-loom beadweaving. A beading needle is typically not needed until a beader begins creating off-loom stitch designs. Until then,stringing wire is stiff enou
gh to string beads on.
 
 
 

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Beading Needles Stainless Steel Pkg of 50
Your Price: $7.65
Beading Needles Stainless Steel Pkg of 50
Stainless steel beading needles are perfect for all your beading projects. Available in 2 different sizes. Made of stainless steel.
Bead Cord Shear
Your Price: $5.95
Bead Cord Shear
Great for cutting bead stringing wire, thread and thin gauge wire. Will help you when designing jewelry, jewelry repair, cutting thread, cutting Beadalon and Fireline type of beading thread.
Long Round Nose Pliers 5-1/2"
Your Price: $8.50
Long Round Nose Pliers 5-1/2"
Long round nose pliers have rounded 2 rounded ends. A must have for everyone that works with wire. Great for jewelry making, jewelry repair, wire work, jewelry design and more.
Flat Nose Ergonomic Pliers 5-1/2" Jewelry Tool
Your Price: $7.95
Flat Nose Ergonomic Pliers 5-1/2" Jewelry Tool
The Flat Nose Pliers designed for making sharp bends and right angles in soft wire. Suitable tool for craftsman and jewelers. Use for a variety of tasks when making jewelry, soldering, jewelry design, bracelets, earrings and more.
EuroCrimper Bead Crimping Pliers
Your Price: $16.95
EuroCrimper Bead Crimping Pliers
With two specially formed cavities for round, tube, and combination crimps of slightly varying sizes from 2mm-3mm. when used gives crimps and attractive rounded look rather than the jagged flat square you would get with just chain nose pliers for jewelry

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