| Before you begin beading, take time to analyze | | | | great to use for cutting heavier gauges of wire |
| which tools of the trade you will need to start on | | | | as well as plated chain. I used to have a problem |
| your beading project. When I first started | | | | dulling the blade on my nipper tool because I |
| beading, my first investment went into beading | | | | thought they were okay to use on any wire. I |
| tools. I wanted to make sure I used the right | | | | learned my lesson well. I now use memory wire |
| tools to ensure my jewelry pieces come out right. | | | | shears for heavier wires and it works so much |
| It took a few trial-and-error buying before I was | | | | better. |
| finally able to break it down to these five | | | | 4. Chain Nose Pliers - Best tool to use for a |
| "must-have" beading tools. For those beginning | | | | variety of things including opening jump rings, |
| beaders who are still looking for answers on what | | | | closing crimp covers, straightening wire loops, |
| to use and when to use those beading tools, read | | | | making right angle bends in wire and flat crimping. |
| on. | | | | 5. Tweezers - Strange but true. Tweezers are a |
| 1. Nipper Tool - Every beader knows a nipper tool | | | | must-have in some of my beadwork creations. |
| is the most important tool to have. It's basically a | | | | Other beaders prefer Split Ring Pliers, but I found |
| cutting tool that has an angled blade which will help | | | | tweezers to be a great and inexpensive |
| you get in between beads for a tight, close cut. | | | | alternative. If you like beadweaving, chances are- |
| The nipper tool works best on beading wire and | | | | your weaving can get tangled. Tweezers are |
| wire that is 20 gauge or softer. | | | | great when you need to untangle or undo your |
| 2. Round Nose Pliers - Another beading necessity, | | | | work. Get the Bent nose tweezers which works |
| round nose pliers are the perfect tool to use for | | | | great for flat back designs or if you need to get |
| working with wire- whether you're making simple | | | | into tight spaces. |
| drop beaded earrings or creating a wire-wrapped | | | | Having these top five tools for making handmade |
| pendant or focal. | | | | jewelry handy can make your projects much |
| 3. Memory Wire Shears - A must have item in | | | | easier to accomplish and making your beading |
| every beader's tool box, memory wire shears are | | | | creations even more beautiful! |