TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES at Land of Odds with Warren Feld Jewelry

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

BEADING NEEDLES

Tulip Needles
Big Eye Needles
Twist Wire Needles (aka Collapsible Needles)

Types of Tools Needed To Get Started

Scissors

Chain nose pliers (inside of jaws smooth)
Flat Nose Pliers
Side Cutters
Flush Cutters
Tweezers and Awl
Assorted sizes of
hard wire, cable wire, bead cord and bead thread, elastic string

Ruler
Crimping pliers
Hammers and mallets
Steel block plate
Doming block, anvil
Sizing cones
Hand held torch and fire-proof work surface

Bead stoppers / clamps
Color wheel

Work Surface or Pad
Bead board
Round nose pliers
Ring, Jump Ring, and
bracelet mandrels
Needles, wax
Jeweler’s saw and
blades
Good lighting
Comfortable seating

Most projects require a chain-nose (w/smooth faces) and a round-nose pliers (with at least one side that is perfectly round), and a wire cutters. If you are using cable wire, you will also need a crimp pliers.

For beginners, we suggest starting with low-end tools (usually around $10.00 - $15.00 in price), getting a good feel for using these tools, and then purchasing higher quality tools. Besides those listed above, you might also consider purchasing a bead reamer.

If working with hard wire, you will want to invest in one or more higher quality flush cutters. I'd start at a price point between $35.00 and $60.00 per pliers.

WARNING: Do not waste your money on the super-economy tool sets you'll find at your local craft store. Typically, the two sides of the jaws do not meet correctly. This has a devasting impact on your body.