What tool is used to flatten wires?

What tool is used to flatten wires?

Chain-Nose Pliers If you use the regular round-nose pliers (and not the multi-step looping pliers), you will need the chain nose ones to help to make great loops. Also, they’re great to flatten wire ends and wrap wire around the loop. You’ll find several other uses for it as well.

What kind of jewelry do you make with wire?

Wire is used to make chains and findings for many types of jewelry. The strength, flexibility, and natural beauty of wire also makes it perfect for creating beautiful embellishments on beaded jewelry or pendants. Some artfully wrapped or woven wire can also stand alone as an elegant piece.

What wire is best for wire wrapping?

The best wire gauge for wrapping stones is the 20-gauge wire. It is neither too hard to bend nor too soft to lose its shape easily. What jewelry projects can I do with wire-wrapping?

What wire will not tarnish?

Non-Tarnish Jewelry Wire is the perfect gold alternative. ParaWire takes 99% pure copper wire and coats it with an exclusive non tarnish coating and a lovely finish. This wire is great for jewelry making and other craft projects!

What gauge of wire is best for jewelry?

24 gauge jewelry wire is a good all-purpose wire diameter. 24-gauge wire is fine enough to fit through most gemstone beads, and is durable enough to make good wire-wrapped loops. 22 gauge jewelry wire is a good general-purpose wire gauge.

Is aluminum wire good for jewelry making?

Aluminum wire, anodized and colored, is extremely lightweight and can be used in jewelry, hobby, crafting and garden-set applications, too! Unlike color-enameled copper wire, which will work-harden as it’s manipulated, aluminum stays soft.

How do you make wire wrapped jewelry?

Hold the loop about 1/8 inch (.32 cm) above the top of the glass or stone with the rest of the wire flat against the back of the stone. Wrap the wire up and around to the front of the glass, using your fingers to bend it flush to the piece. Continue around to the back.

What type of jewelry wire should I use?

In a round shape, 20-gauge wire is good for clasps, double wrapped hooks, head pins, ear wires and many other handcrafted components. The square 20-gauge wire is most often used to make heavier jewelry such as bracelets and rings for men, as well as to create neck collars for women.

What tools do I need to make beaded jewelry?

Whatever your style, these are your must-have jewelry and beading tools and accessories: Wire cutters Round-nose pliers Flat-nose pliers Crimping tool (crimp pliers) Bead organizer with a variety of glass beads Beading cord or thread Memory wire Big-eye beading needle Assorted earwires Assorted clasps

How are pliers used in jewelry making?

Gem Setting Pliers. These specialty pliers are designated to be used on gemstone settings for tightening the prongs.

  • Memory Wire Shears. Made specifically to cut hard wires such as steel memory wire and precious metals,memory wire shears allow a straight flat cut to occur.
  • Wire Wrapping Pliers.
  • Nylon Jaw Pliers.
  • Stringing Wire Nippers.
  • Thread Clippers.