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  1. Posted over 5 years ago

    Craft » Jewellery + Hardware

    Jewelry Making Tools

    Started over 5 years ago · Last post about 1 year ago · Displaying all 10 Post
    I'm getting into making earrings and other things and I was wondering is it necessary to have the right tools? If it is, could someone advise me what ones I should get first?
    I am going to the craft store tomorrow, so would be great to know what I need :D I have a voucher, so I should have enough to get the basics.
    Thanks :D
  2. Posted over 5 years ago
    You ought to get those pliers with the round curved ends so you can do the mini hoops you need in jewelery making. Also the pliers with a flat edge in them too.
  3. Posted over 5 years ago
    That's what I was going to suggest. See if you can get a set of mini pliers. Wire cutters are good too!
  4. Posted over 5 years ago · Edited over 5 years ago
    I forgot to mention I have one tool, but I don't know what it's called as I got it in the equivalent to the pound shop lol so It didn't have a name, but it may be a round nose pliers? It has two circular prongs but they are straight and they get thinner as you get to the end.
    Wire cutters: ok put them on my list

    I have normal pliers, or does it have to be special jewelry ones?
  5. Posted over 5 years ago
    Those round nose ones sound fine!
    And the flat edged pliers I've got are from Wilkinson so I expect those are 'normal' pliers too. It depends how big they are! If you're going to make something dainty you want something suitably sized.
  6. Posted over 5 years ago
    yes that's true, I'll have to check the size, but I think it's probably too big..doesn't matter.

    I think I remember seeing a set of tools in the craft shop, but I think they sold them separately too. thanks :D
  7. Posted over 5 years ago
    everyones said what I would say but OMG at college this girl and the ceramics teacher were doing enamelling like with proper stuff including a mini kiln i hope i get to see the results that would be such a good thing to be able to do properly not just with some paint.
  8. Posted over 5 years ago · Edited over 5 years ago
    opposites girl,
    it is very useful to have the correct tools for making jewelery. If it is working
    with wire for wire jewelery, like earings ect. or chain mail, then you will definitely need to get some round nose pliers, needle nose pliers, flat nose pliers, and wire cutters. Often you can find these sold in a pack as a starter kit in a craft store, but honestly you can get the best sets at a better price with a wider range of useful pliers at a hardware store like home depot. 20 guage wire is most often used, but its good to have a bit of 18 guage for chainmail. Probably some findings like hooks, eye pins, and nail heads for example, maybe crimp beads.
  9. Posted over 5 years ago
    Thank you :D I did see a set in my craft shop, but I have spent most of my voucher now, so have to wait for my birthday I think :)
    I have the rose nose pliers though, which is all I need atm
  10. Posted about 1 year ago
    hi ev3erone i need fork and silver were. will buy anyone can help

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