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Jewelry Necessities
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items Everything is a need when it comes to jewelry. This is probably my oldest hobby, second only to reading. For me, learning to make jewelry has been most worth it for emergency repairs and those moments when I just don't have anything to go with my out...
To start making jewelry, you don't need any crazy tools. Just clippers, flat needle-nose, and round needle-nose. This kit has those and some extras for super cheap.
Jewelry Pliers Tool Set by Bead Landing™
These are the best boxes! The curve for pulling beads out is perfect, the lock makes it somewhat child proof, and being able to open one compartment at a time makes it Alex proof. They're the only stand-alone boxes I'll buy.
Bead Organizer and Plastic Storage Containers for Crafts, Buttons, Pins and More, 14 Locking Compartments, 2XL, Clear Lids
I have two of these. They're great for storing tools and beads on the go. The boxes that come with it are fantastic and are interchangeable with the 2xl locking boxes that are also in this list, so if you, like me, have too many beads, you can pick a...
Creative Options Small Rack System, Magenta
If your wire ends could touch skin, this is a great tool for smoothing out the scratchy parts. I don't use mine a ton, but it's fantastic when I need it.
EuroTool Wooden Handle Wire Rounder, 1.8 Millimeter ...
I highly recommend using a crimper. Technically, you can crimp your ends with regular pliers, but this tool will save you time, stress, and crimp beads.
Beadalon® Standard Crimper Tool