Here's a collection of some of my favourite jewellery making tools and absolute essentials. I can't live without any of these! From pliers to storage, they make handcrafting jewelllery easy and organized.
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Pliers and Cutters
Pearls
Containers
Smithing
Wire and beading materials
Pliers and Cutters
Hold, bend, shape, and cut with these essential jewellery making tools.
Chain Nose pliers are indispensible
SMOOTH CHAIN NOSE SMOOTH JAW
Great for cutting flush against something or getting in small spaces. Best for thread, flex wire, or thin wires.
The Beadsmith 5-Inch Knot Cutter - Wire & Thread
Super useful when a bead's hole is rough or uneven or just too small.
PEARL REAMER ( VERY FINE)
Great for holding jump rings, comfortable grips.
5″, THIN BENT CHAIN NOSE- MADE IN GERMANY
Super versatile, and great for creating loops and wrapped loops!
ROUNDNOSE BOXJNT W/SPRING 4.75 GERMAN
Sturdier cutters I use for thicker wires.
Designer Ergo Cutter
Ideal for super soft metals that mark easily.
Pliers, nylon jaw, steel / rubber / nylon, black or blue, 5-1/4 inches. Sold individually. | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Make loads of consistently sized loops with these.
Pliers, wire-wrapping, stainless steel and PVC plastic, black, 6 inches. Sold individually. | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Pearls
One of the best ways to string pearls is on silk thread. Knotting takes some practice but it's worth it!
Silk thread for knotting pearls. It drapes so nicely, and if something happens to your piece, the pearls don't scatter everywhere.
Silk Bead Thread - Size E - 24 yard - White
Love these for doing silk knotting and for stretch cord.
Big Eye Needles 2.25"
Containers
Keeping your bits and pieces together is pretty helpful! Organize your materials and your finished pieces as well.
Keeps your project pieces together and I love that it has a lid.
The Beadsmith Bead Board with Cover, Grey
Perfect for storing, pretty enough for a display
Premium Bamboo Wood Jewelry Display Tray White Leather
Great, safe storage and if you do craft fairs, the wheels are a lifesaver!
Rolling Jewelry Trolley Case 10 Layer Black
Smithing
Whether soldering or shaping, these are incredibly useful tools.
Work-harden your wire or add texture to metals.
CHASING HAMMER 4 OZ W BENCH BLOCK
Size your rings properly!
Plastic Ring Mandrel Sizes 0-15
A great saw is indispensible, especially when doing finicky designs.
Jeweller's Sawframe -3"
Wire and beading materials
My favourite materials for stringing beads.
An absolute work horse, I use this beading wire all the time.
7 Strand Beadalon Wire- Canada Beading Supply
My fave for stretch bracelets. It's strong and lasts well.
