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Tools Rule! Design tools, Wire tools, Glues, other Assorted Useful Stuff

Yes - we're a bunch of tool junkies here - every new tool that comes along - we have to try it. Generally - we like stuff that makes our live easier and gets us to the happy joy of messing about with beads faster, or makes it easier! The tools to help you do what you want to do!

The hand tools, pliers and etc, are on their own page for the moment - while we try and figure out how to best organize this stuff.

We also have some more tools specific to working with Metal Clay.

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hus4528-r
Accessories - 8.5 inch Ultra Suede - Fern (1)
Ultra Suede - a super soft, flexible, durable and very nice to the touch fabric which makes an excellent foundation for cabochon beading and bezeling and bead applique. Non-fray and non-rip. Could also be used as a photography background. Or a beading surface. 8.5 x 8.5 inches square. 216mm x 216mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.20
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hus2037-r
Accessories - 8.5 inch Ultra Suede - Admiral (1)
Ultra Suede - a super soft, flexible, durable and very nice to the touch fabric which makes an excellent foundation for cabochon beading and bezeling and bead applique. Non-fray and non-rip. Could also be used as a photography background. Or a beading surface. 8.5 x 8.5 inches square. 216mm x 216mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.20
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hus068-r
Accessories - 8.5 inch Ultra Suede - Silver Pearl (1)
Ultra Suede - a super soft, flexible, durable and very nice to the touch fabric which makes an excellent foundation for cabochon beading and bezeling and bead applique. Non-fray and non-rip. Could also be used as a photography background. Or a beading surface. 8.5 x 8.5 inches square. 216mm x 216mm By the each.
Price: $ 8.20
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74530132
Design Tools - Bead Design Board - Single Strand Necklace - (1)
Grey flocked design board, marked in inches. Excellent for designing necklaces. Lay out the beads in the order you think you might use them, and preview how your design will look, plan the location of key elements or judge how many beads you need. By the each.
Price: $ 5.55
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helcsta
Design Tools - Chain Sta Bracelet Holder - (1)
Bracelets with dangles and charms are fun to make and fun to wear - but don't you wish you could see your creation as you make - have it maybe hover in mid-air while you decide the perfect place to put the next item - not slither away and turn over while you are attaching the next dangle? Well - this is the Chain Sta (pron. Chain Stay) - two pillars, on a base, with alligator clips to hold your bracelet suspended so you can design, and get all the charms hanging tidily in the same direction. A ruler on the base acts as a reference, and a little channel holds your beads until you need them. (Both clips are supposed to face forward, I've turned one in the picture so you can see it better.) Bracelet as shown is most definitely not included. Make your own - that one is mine! Base is 9 inches long, pillars hold the bracelet about 6 inches above the base. Also makes a handsome display. Some assembly required (really easy assembly!!) By the each.
Price: $ 21.25
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s25016
Design Tools - Swarovski Colour Wheel - (1)
The colour carousel - colour wheel for choosing colours. Pick your main colour, and then effortlessly find your contrasting colours, harmonizing colours or matching pearl colour. Optimized for Swarovski components - with product names, i.e. pick Siam and know that Erinite and Emerald are your contrasting colour - but you can use it as a general rule of thumb as well. By the each.
Price: $ 4.95
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helezb3
Design Tools - Tools - EZ Bracelet Mini - (1)
Bracelet Sizer - for making bracelets the right size, the first time. Some beads are fatter than others, some bracelets lay flat, other are bulkier. Making them the same length doesn't allow for the simple fact that you wear them curved around your wrist. This plastic cone with lines to mark the size shows you just exactly how long to make it. Just drop over the top and move to the correct line to judge how much longer or shorter it should be. Ships flat, minor assembly required. Sits about 5.25 inches tall. Maintenance free plastic laminate construction. By the each.
Price: $ 9.99
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helbbs3
Design Tools - 10.5 x 7 inches Portable Bead Design Board - Grey (1)
This travelling bead design tray has a transparent cover. Just pop on the lid and you are good to go. 5 compartments to hold your beads while creating with one side beveled so you can actually get the beads out without a pair of tweezers! Marked in inches and centimeters. Great for the compulsive bead. With multiple straight channels, also a good design tool for multistrand bracelets. 180mm x 270mm x 15mm By the each.
Price: $ 6.00
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s24382
Metal Shaping - Center Punch - (1)
Simple centre punch, perfect for non-ferrous metals. High quality tool steel, tempered point for long life. 4.5 inches long. By the each.
Price: $ 2.45
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helrs15
Ring Sizer - Plastic Ring Mandrel - (1)
Plastic ring sizer - sizes 1 - 15. Check sizes, for sales or custom designs. Use for wire working, or Metal Clay. Not appropriate to hammer on. By the each.
Price: $ 10.50
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helmiycarddel-841
Sample Chart - Miyuki 11/0 Rounds - New Colours (1)
Delicas - new colours - size 11/0 rounds. (841 refers to the ID code). Hand stitched beads onto heavy card - 8 x 11.5 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 21.60
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helmiycarddel-8-3
Sample Chart - Miyuki 11/0 Rounds - New Samples (1)
Delicas - new samples - size 11/0 rounds. (8/3 refers to the ID code). Hand stitched beads onto heavy card - 7 x 10 inches. Includes satins and metallics. By the each.
Price: $ 21.60
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helmiycarddel-7
Sample Chart - Miyuki Delicas - Round and Cut (1)
Delicas. (No 7 refers to the ID code). Hand stitched beads onto heavy card - 8 x 11.5 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 21.60
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helmiycarddel-9-r
Sample Chart - Miyuki Size 8/0 - Round and Cut (1)
Delicas - size 8/0 round and cut beads. (9/R refers to the ID code). Hand stitched beads onto heavy card - 8 x 11.5 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 24.80
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Sample Chart - Swarovski Elements - Colours and Effects (1)
Handsome durable, rigid, light ivory plastic sample board (with built-in stand and hanger) that has two 4 mm bicones, one regular, one AB, in the classic and the exclusive Swarovski colours, plus samples of the specialty coatings, from AB 2x to Hematite 2x. 8.25 x 11.75 inches. Updated to the new Swarovski logos. Great reference for designers - keep as a handy reference for ordering, and for sellers who do custom work. Let your customers pick their colours, then order the beads. Beads are stitched through holes, not glued on, for better durability and a classier look. Absolutely would not look out of place in a fine jewelry store. A very professional sales tool and design reference. Will last for years. Now includes shapes too, from the 5000 faceted round to the 5754 Butterfly. Excellent upsales tool. By the each.
Price: $ 64.95
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s21541
Storage - 2.5 x 3 inches Anti-Tarnish Bags - (10)
The ultimate anti-tarnish protection solution. Store your creations in these bags to prevent tarnishing. As used by The British Royal Mint and NASA - which I'm sure has oodles of sterling silver pieces that they need to store! These clear fronted poly bags protect items from tarnishing for 3 years - the copper colour of the back of the bag changes when you need to change the bag. Safe and effective on all non-ferrous metals such as silver, brass, copper, bronze and on ferrous metals (iron-based). Also safe for emeralds, pearls, opals. Not sensitive to temperature or humidity changes. Non-toxic and recyclable. 65mm x 110mm By the pack of 10.
Price: $ 4.80
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s23257
Storage - 6 x 8 inches Anti-Tarnish Bags - (1)
Bigger bags - put whole necklaces, sets, bunches of stuff in here. The easiest solution to tarnishing. Don't clean - prevent. Used by The British Royal Mint and NASA. These clear-fronted poly bags protect items from tarnishing for 3 years - the copper colour of the back of the bag changes when you need to change the bag. Safe and effective on all non-ferrous metals such as silver, brass, copper, bronze and on ferrous metals (iron-based). Also safe for emeralds, pearls, opals. Not sensitive to temperature or humidity changes. Non-toxic and recyclable. By the each.
Price: $ 1.20
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s24400
Tools - Applicator Bottle - (1)
Applicator bottles - 1 ounce size, with nozzle tip. Use for applications where you want a lot of control over where the resin goes. One use only - discard after resin hardens. By the each.
Price: $ 1.50
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74509585
Tools - Battery Operated Bead Reamer - (1)
Battery operated - and much to my surprise - it works pretty good! Uses 2 AA batteries, (not included) and comes with two tapered diamond tips. Use for enlarging the holes on pearls, stone beads (hold the bead in a container of water) (it keeps the tip and the bead cool, lubricated, vastly increases the lifespan of the diamond tip, and eliminates dust. You do NOT want to breath in the dust from grinding pearls.) Actually powerful enough to clean out lampwork beads! If the tip gets too wet, it slips, so don't hold too deep in the water. About 5.25 inches long. By the each.
Price: $ 23.95
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7509584
Tools - Bead n Spin - (1)
A wooden bowl that spins on a base. Pour your beads into the bowl, and spin it slowly with your non-dominant hand, holding a threaded hard needle in the beads with your dominant hand. Spin towards the needle, and the beads will slide onto the needle, pushing other up towards your fingers. As they get to your fingers, stop and slide the beads past and down the thread. Any long, rigid needle works, but there is a J-shaped needle is more effective. I have always considered myself to be beadspinner-challenged - but this works for me. It does require there to be a LOT of beads in the bowl, so not so good for little packages, i.e. Delicas, but great for full hanks or mixes for multi-strand necklaces. 5 inches tall by 4 inches across. Nice weighty bowl spins easily. 100mm x 140mm By the each.
Price: $ 32.95
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s25109
Tools - Beading Awl - for Viking Knit (1)
Well - actually - you could use this anywhere you want a strong, sharp pokey-pointy thing. But we got it to complement the Viking Knit Kit. Stronger and more durable than the one in the kit. By the each.
Price: $ 4.25
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Tools - Calipers - Brass (1)
Measure bead, findings, gaps, all sorts of things. Inches and metric. Overall length is 4.75 inches. In practice, best for measuring up to about 2 inches. Can be a little stiff when new. Measure item from inside opened gap, at the tips. Read where engraved line lines up with measures on sliding bar.
Price: $ 7.90
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s24363
Tools - Charcoal Soldering Block - (1)
Fine-grained, high-quality charcoal block for soldering. Hard charcoal for longer life, and better heat retention for faster soldering with better flow. Plastic wrapped and boxed to contain the mess. 5.5 x 2.75 x 1.25 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 19.50
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helcg100
Tools - Coiling Gizmo - (1)
Make your own coiled wire beads. Fast and easy. Includes two cranking rods, to make two different sizes; 1 bracket frame; and complete instructions. Make coiled wire beads, and make coiled, coiled wire beads, where you take the coiled wire and wrap it around again the other direction. Does that make sense? No? It will. By the each.
Price: $ 9.80
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s23244
Tools - Cut/Bur Lube - (1)
Lubricate for cutting and other operations. Reduces friction, chatter. Extends life of cutting blades, burs, drills, gravers, sawblades.
Price: $ 4.25
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74509595
Tools - Diamond Bead Reamer Replacement Tip - Fits Battery Reamer (Pack of 2)
Replacement tip for battery operated bead reamer, for enlarging holes in beads, particularly pearls and gem beads. Also for cleaning holes in lampwork beads. Tapers from 1.9 mm to .8 mm. Fits into 3.9 mm chuck (the hold-y handle-y part). (Pack of 2)
Price: $ 6.45
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br500
Tools - Diamond Bead Reamer Set - (Set)
Ever have beads with uneven holes? This set includes 3 diamond coated tips to both enlarge and clean out bead holes. (Especially good for those pearls with tiny holes!) You can also use this tool to file away sharp edges on glass or stone beads. An especially great tool to clean out the bead release on handmade lampwork beads. An instruction/tip sheet is included. (Set)
Price: $ 22.00
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s23635
Tools - Digital Calipers - Miniature (1)
Stainless steel miniature, digital gauge. Switches between millimeters and inches at the touch of a button. Maximum size to measure is 100 mm or 4 inches. Accurate to +/- 0.01 mm. Uses a 1.5 volt battery - replacement battery is included. (After that - you can get replacements at the drug store in the hearing aid battery section). Can also measure inside of spaces. Overall length is 6.75 inches. Comes in handy, protective case.
Price: $ 47.95
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s23240
Tools - Divider - (1)
Hey - remember these from math class in high school? Well - they actually have a function out here in the real world. Use these for transferring patterns to metal, metal clay or polymer clay. Use to divide designs for making equally spaced patterns. Particularly useful when making rings for making parallel lines or markings.
Price: $ 6.40
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helezearring
Tools - EZ Earring - Ear Wire Making Tool - (1)
Make your own ear wires, fast, easy and CONSISTENT! Woohoo! Comes with instructions. Uses 20 gauge wire. Basically - you put the wire in the jig - put the round black peg into a hole and rotate it to create the hanging loop, then slide the bar on the side into the middle to finish the bend, trim the end and voila - earring wire! By the each.
Price: $ 32.45
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s23249
Tools - Easy Eyes Head Magnifier - (1)
Magnifies 1.8 x and 4.8 x. Oh - I loooooove my magnifier - I use it for everything - from jewelry making to pulling splinters to lampworking. Yes - it is my secret weapon in lampworking - it allows me to see the fine detail where my own natural ability falls short of my desire. I like to pretend it's a product of aging, but the reality is - I was never blessed in the close-up focussing department! Goes onto your head with the easily adjusted velcro strap. The visor pivots up and down, so you can swing it out of position. The little round eyepiece pivots up and down for extra magnification. The key to using these is that, unlike your natural vision - you don't re-focus your eyes to compensate for an item being out of focus, you move your head, or the item. So when you pick up your work to look at it - you move toward you or away to bring it into focus. It is actually relaxing to use - as you don't have to fight to see. I swear by these. This is not the top end model - but will get you going. I have multiples - and always take one to a class. I have no idea how you live with out one. By the each.
Price: $ 10.95
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s23633
Tools - Files - 6-Piece Needle File Set (1)
Set of six Relentless(tm) needle files. Cut 4. 16 cm (6.25 inches). Includes pillar (flat bar), half-round, three-square (triangle), square, round and barrette (flat on one side, ridgeback on other).
Price: $ 30.20
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Tools - JSP Silver Polishing Cloths - (1)
The instructions read: 1. Polish your silver, gold, Platinum (yeah, right) and other metal articles with the inner white cloth. 2. Buff the article with the outer clolored cloth to restore the patina to your precous treasure. Not being entirely clear on the meaning of this, I went looking for some silver to polish, as my platinum is all current out at the dry cleaners (yeah, right). Lo and behold, the white side shines up bright, and the coloured side, still shiny and clean, but not quite as "new" looking. You can have it both ways. About 2 x 4 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 4.00
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heljrr2
Tools - Jump Ring Opener - (1)
It's a ring - it's a tool - it's the jump ring opener tool! Wear this like a ring, usually on the middle finger of your left hand, for the right handed and vice versa for the left handed, but above the middle joint, so not next to your hand, but out one joint. Use it to hold one side the jump ring, while you twist it open with pliers. Has 4 slots for various sizes of jumprings, just turn around to access the different size slots (turn the ring around - not yourself!). It's like having killer fingers for gripping with! Mondo-ly useful and a must for the chain maillers. By the each.
Price: $ 1.50
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74509587
Tools - Knotter Tool for Pearls - (1)
Traditionally, pearls were knotted between pearl to prevent wear, and loss when the silk broke. Recreate that look with the knotter tool. Make tight, consistent, untwisted knots for the ultimate professional look. Fundamentally the same as the Tri-cord knotter - see illustrations of the process here. About 5.75 inches long. Close ups: Tool end, holding, , pushing. By the each.
Price: $ 24.95
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helkp587
Tools - Kumihimo Square Plate - (1)
For making Japanese Braids - Kumihimo. This is a notched foam plate, with instructions - now in ENGLISH! - and diagrams. New packaging May I suggest a book in English? The square plate makes flatter braids. Plate is about 15 cm across. These are not your Grandmother's braids! By the each.
Price: $ 15.00
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hel009
Tools - Lacy's Stiff Stuff - 4.25 x 5.5 inches (1)
Lacy's stiff stuff - beading foundation, use for cabochon beading, bead applique. Needle glides through it, but it is stiff enough to support your projects without hoops or card backings. By the each.
Price: $ 2.00
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hel009b
Tools - Lacy's Stiff Stuff - 8.5 x 11 inches (1)
Lacy's stiff stuff - beading foundation, use for cabochon beading, bead applique. Needle glides through it, but it is stiff enough to support your projects without hoops or card backings. Full Sheet By the each.
Price: $ 5.06
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s24854
Tools - Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Tool Kit - (1)
From Stephanie Eddy - the Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Wire Weaving Took kit. Kit includes: hex rod tool, easy-start head attachment, draw plate, conditioning fabric, end coil shaper, pin tool, #20 and #26 gauge practice wires and color step-by-step photos and instructions and travel pouch. Travel pouch colour will vary. Not included, but you will also need round nose pliers. This produces a knitted wire tube that can accent your beads and jewelry or be the main course. Check out what Viking Knit looks like in this piece by Marg. By the each.
Price: $ 54.95
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s24360
Tools - Loupe - 10x Triplet (1)
Portable pocket loupe - 10 x magnification. Swings sideways out of it's cover for use, AND has a cute little button down leather case. Drop in your purse or pocket and you can see stones, read fine print, and see splinters in gruesome detail any time, any where. By the each.
Price: $ 11.95
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s24397
Tools - Magical Rhinestone Pick - (1)
For picking up and placing rhinestones. Low tack tip picks up stones so you can transport to the dot of glue, and then releases to the glue's grip. Comes with a do-dad that you stretch tape over so you can clean off the inevitable built up of dirt and cat-hair. Works! One caveat though - do not manipulate the backs of the stones with it, as it may interfere with the adhesion of the stone. By the each.
Price: $ 14.40
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s24365
Tools - Magnesia Soldering Block - (1)
Non-asbestos fireproof material for soldering on. Stays smooth, unlike charcoal. Lightweight, but durable. Withstands temperatures to 2000 F. 6 x 3 x 2 inches. By the each.
Price: $ 7.95
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s23250
Tools - Magniclip - 2.5 x (1)
Magnifies 2.5 x. Portable, discrete, lightweight. The key to using these is that, unlike your natural vision - you don't re-focus your eyes to compensate for an item being out of focus, you move your head, or the item. So when you pick up your work to look at it - you move your hands toward you or away to bring it into focus. It is actually relaxing to use - as you don't have to fight to see. Clips onto your glasses. I have one lens much thicker than the other (in my prescription glasses), and usually clip-ons will not work for me - but these have oodles of clearance and will not touch the lens and so will not scratch them. Get a pair to slip into your purse for reading those darn 6 point type menus that restaurants are so fond of. Keep a pair in the bathroom for pulling splinters and reading the dosages on medication. Note to analgesic manufacturers - if I could read your packaging - I wouldn't need to take your product!!!! By the each.
Price: $ 14.95
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Tools - Metal Bracelet Gauge - (1)
Here's a useful item if you are making bracelets for sale or for friends. Get the right size every time - with this bracelet gauge. Definitely figure out what size to make. For instance, I now know that I really don't want my own bracelets tighter than 7.5 inches and than while I can get on a bangle that is 8.75 inches - 9 is way less stress (on the bracelet - that is.)
Price: $ 8.55
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s24399
Tools - Mixing Cups and Sticks - (10)
Mixing cups and stirring sticks. For use with Ice Resin, or what have you. By the pack of 10.
Price: $ 2.95
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Tools - Nylon Jaw Pearl/Bead Tweezers - (1)
Nylon jaws do not mark beads, pearls, crystal, gemstones when you pick them up. Cupped ends to hold beads. Just over 6 inches long. Lightly sprung, so they won't tire your hand.
Price: $ 9.95
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Tools - Pearl/Bead Drilling Vise - (1)
Speciality tool indeed. This is designed to hold a pearl or a bead while you drill a hole through it. The two screws on the top loosen to adjust position, you line the bead up between them, and they have a hole through the middle, and you drill down through the hole. Please read up on drilling pearls before you try this, pearl dust is unhealthy to breathe - so it would need to be done wet. Ditto glass and some stones. Side view If you are going to drill your own holes - this beats the heck out of holding the bead with your fingers.
Price: $ 39.95
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helpc15
Tools - Perfect Positioner for Stones - (package)
For precision placement of rhinestones. A tacky ball allows you to pick the rhinestone up, position it, and put it down onto the adhesive, where the stronger adhesive grabs it and keeps it there. Odd concept, but it works. Two in a package. (package)
Price: $ 3.05
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helj80
Tools - Pin Vise - Double Ended Reversible Chuck (1)
A handy handle for holding whatever. Loosen the collet - insert drill bit, awl, pointy thing - whatever you need a handle for, and tighten collet. The chuck - the grabby thing inside - comes out and can be reversed, for 4 different size options, from 0 to 3 mm. Overall length is 4.5 inchs. Very useful if you are the sort of person that is inclined to adapt things as tools as you need them. By the each.
Price: $ 5.55
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Tools - Pocket Drill - 12 Piece Set with Handle (Set)
Popular sizes of HSS drills, in a barrel handle - with a pocket clip which prevents rolling, or you can clip it into your shirt pocket for the ultimate in geekiness. Aluminum handle, with steel chuck. Comes with drill sizes #52,54, 56, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76. Store bits in handle. (Set)
Price: $ 16.85
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s24357
Tools - Pocket Wire Gauge - (1)
Handy little gauge for measuring wire and sheet metal gauges in decimal inches, gauge, or mm. Sizes from gauge 34 (0.16 mm) to 8 (3.26 mm). The way to use this with wire - poke the wire through the hole - then slide out through the slot - the biggest slot it will fit out through is the gauge. Sheet metal needs to be slid into the slot, but the hole allows you to measure a little ways from the edge so that you aren't making mistakes due to filing, burrs, or deburring. Includes handy protective pouch. About 3.25 inches long - so you can carry it with you, and whip it out and talk knowledgeably about the correct wire gauge and look oh-so-professional.
Price: $ 16.75
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Tools - Precision Scissors - Beading (1)
Scissors for beading and other delicate work. Large handles, small, pointed blades made of high-impact stainless steel - designed for smooth cutting and extended life. Nice and light. 4 inches overall, 1.25 in blade length.
Price: $ 11.95
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Tools - Renaissance - Micro-Crystalline Wax Polish (1)
65 ml container. Renaissance Wax Polish was originally formulated in the British Museum research laboratories in the early 50's as a response to a need by museum technicians and restorers for a wax polish that did not contain acids and would not yellow with time, would not cause future conservation problems, and would not detract from the intrinsic value of the items being preserved. Renaissance wax has a micro-crystalline structure - much finer than regular waxes. It is highly efficient at moisture resistance, excellent for protection against weather and corrosion. Apply thin and rub to a lustre and it is glass-clear. You can even use it to protect photos, and it does not stain - not even white paper. Accumulated dust or dirt on top of the wax can be washed off with warm water and a little soap. It can be removed with White Spirit, if required. Comes with an information sheet. Made in England.
Price: $ 19.55
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s23213
Tools - Rosewood Bench Drawplate - (1)
Rosewood draw plate - for drawing down and smoothing handmade chain, also knitted, woven, crocheted chain. This one is designed to fit in a bench block or just be clamped to the table. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Tongue is .5 inches deep, working end is .75 inches deep. Holes range from 1.3 to 7.7 mm. The rosewood is lightly oiled and is really beautiful.
Price: $ 11.95
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Tools - Rubber Bench Block - (1)
Rubber bench block - for filing, hammering and other used. Made of a tough, firm vulcanized rubber, 4 x 4 x 1 inch. Also use to remove dents and straighten metal without the fear of scratching or distorting. Made in U.S.A.. 100mm By the each.
Price: $ 7.25
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Tools - Scissors - Fiskars Power Pro (1)
Scissors, for, well, cutting things. Nice sharp scissors give a nice sharp end to thread, easier to get through the needle. Fiskars makes good scissors. About 5.5 inches, from the tip to the end of the longer handle. 140mm By the each.
Price: $ 3.99
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s24389
Tools - Third Hand - Single with Pointed Locking Tweezers (1)
Handy work holder - featuring pointed, locking tweezers - useful for all sorts of jobs. By the each.
Price: $ 10.85
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Tools - Thread Zapper - Replacement Tip (1)
Replacement tip for the Thread Zapper - (1)
Price: $ 7.95
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heltz1200
Tools - Thread Zapper - (1)
Use instead of scissors to cut thread close to the beads. It also fuses the end of the nylon thread so it won't fray. Here's what Marg has to say about it: I use a Thread Zapper all the time and many teachers recommend them for nymo, Fireline or Wildfire. You can get in very close with the tip and the end of the thread is melted, which prevents it from fraying. I find it's faster than scissors.
The only caution is don't hold the Zapper button down for a long time or it will get so hot that the tip will actually melt and, like a burned-out light bulb, it won't be usable any more. Two or three seconds is more than long enough to cut even heavy Fireline.

Price: $ 26.95
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heltm-bl
Tools - Tool Magic - White (1)
Rubber coating for your pliers to stop marking up and damaging your wire. This is a heavy duty rubber coating that you apply to the tips of your pliers. Application is quick and easy - just dip the tips of your pliers into the jar, slowly draw them out and hang to dry, 2-3 hours. Will not chip or crack. Easier to grip the wire, can be peeled off when you don't need it, and reapplied when you do. 100 applications from a single jar (assuming you don't have monster pliers!) Use in a well ventilated area - contains toluene. May ship ground - may ship separately from the rest of your order. By the each.
Price: $ 9.10
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s23262
Tools - Tweezers - Curved (1)
Fine tipped, #7 Tweezers. Stainless steel. You can never have too many tweezers, due to a common ailment that eventually afflicts most jewelry makers and craftspeople. Known as "Tweezer Blindness" - it is characterized by inane patting of work surfaces and mutterings of "I JUST had them." "Tweezer Blindness" is unfortunately, incurable, and will eventually spread and also become "Plier Blindness," "Needle Blindness," and eventually "Bead Blindness." The only cure is to buy more tweezers.
Price: $ 2.25
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Tools - Tweezers - Curved Copper Pickle (1)
Copper pickling tweezers - with re-inforced legs - stronger, able to lift heavier items. For retrieving items from your pickle after soldering and cleaning. Copper will not contaminate pickling solution. (If you put steel tweezers in the pickle - the contaminants in it immediately plate out onto your jewelry items - causing much grief and swearing and hours of attempting to get it off.) About 8.5 inches long.
Price: $ 8.55
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s23263
Tools - Tweezers - Straight Fine (1)
Fine tipped, #5 Tweezers. Wicked pointy. Stainless steel. Yes - you can pull splinters and pluck hairs too. You can never have too many tweezers, due to a common ailment that eventually afflicts most jewelry makers and craftspeople. Known as "Tweezer Blindness" - it is characterized by inane patting of work surfaces and mutterings of "I JUST had them." "Tweezer Blindness" is unfortunately, incurable, and will eventually spread and also become "Plier Blindness," "Needle Blindness," and eventually "Bead Blindness." The only cure is to buy more tweezers.
Price: $ 2.25
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s23247
Tools - Two Hole Punch - (1)
Put the item you need a hole in inside the slot, tighten the screw, and it punches a hole through. Two choices of hole size: 1.6 or 2.4 mm. 0.06 or 0.09 inches.
Price: $ 24.95
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s23241
Tools - Wooden Bench Pin with V Slot - (1)
Here's an exercise in frustration. This does NOT fit our metal bench pin/block without some modification. The part that would fit into the block is 51 x 11 mm, and would need to be cut down. Which is not too hard to do, but somewhat annoying. We continue to try and source one that fits. Otherwise, you can just clamp it to you desk or bench with a C clamp. Use this when sawing - brace the item on the wooden part, on the side or in the V, where ever is comfortable for you, and saw straight through into the wood - saves the blades and makes for more accurate cuts. Designed to be modifiable and ultimately to be sliced up and into and worn out and replaced. Generally - they last you for years, however. An essential silver smithing tool. Overall - about 5 inches long.
Price: $ 3.10
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s23254
Tools - 0 Jeweller's Saw Frame - Fixed Length (1)
Use with our saw blades. Fixed length frame, (6 inches) - with a throat (depth) of 3 inches (means you can cut 3 inches in a straight line without turning. Longer than that - you need to come in from another angle. But you're making jewelry here - longer than 6 inches and it's going to be huge! Saw blade needs to be under tension to cut, so put the blade in the bottom thumbscrew and tighten (teeth pointing toward you and facing out), brace the top of the saw frame on the table and lean into it to flex it slightly. Push the blade into the top thumbscrew and tighten, and let the tension off the frame. The blade should "sing" when you pluck it - like a piano wire. When you are done for the day, release the top thumbscrew and untension the blade. Do NOT store with the blade under tension. By the each.
Price: $ 10.95
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s23253
Tools - 0 Sawblades - Crocodile Brand (12)
0 is the size - not the number you get! Jewelry saw blades - for cutting metal. Come in a pack of 12 - bound with a brass wire. Insider tip. Don't take the wire all the way off - just unravel half way, and slip the blade out of the pack. Keeps the rest neat and tidy and together until you need them next. Size relates to the number of teeth per a given length - Cut/Bur Lube to extend your blade life. By the pack of 12.
Price: $ 3.75
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Tools - 0000 Knitting Needles - (Pair)
Fine knitting needles for bead knitting projects. By the pair.
Price: $ 3.50
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s23238
Tools - 1 mm Cup Burr on Handle - (1)
For rounding the < ends of cut wire. Fit the cup over the end of the wire and rotate to just take off the sharp end of the wire. Takes wire up to 1.0 mm. Nice smooth action.
Price: $ 6.95
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s23248
Tools - 12 inch Steel Ruler - Imperial and Metric (1)
12 inch steel ruler, inches on one side, which is marked in 16ths and decimal (tenths) (and a small section in 100ths and 128ths). Other side is metric, w markings down to .5 mm. Good luck drawing a line that thin. Hanging hole for tidy storage. Why a metal ruler? Won't wear down or degrade with use - so stays accurate. By the each.
Price: $ 3.35
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s23252
Tools - 2/0 Sawblades - Forme d'Art brand (24)
Jewelry saw blades - for cutting metal. Comes bundled with wire. (2 bundles of 12.) Insider tip. Don't take the wire all the way off - just unravel half way, and slip the blade out of the pack. Keeps the rest neat and tidy and together until you need them next. Size relates to the number of teeth per a given length - Cut/Bur Lube to extend your blade life. By the pack of 24.
Price: $ 1.75
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s24374
Tools - 3 inch Bench Block - Steel and Wood (1)
A .25 inch hardened, polished steel block, mounted on quality .75 inch hardwood. The wood base cushions the blow and transfers less vibration, for less stress on the hands. Use the wood side when you want a softer side to hammer on. Plus - it's light enough for us to mail it! (Our solid steel bench blocks are not online at this time.) By the each.
Price: $ 17.95
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s23251
Tools - 3/0 Sawblades - Crocodile Brand (12)
Jewelry saw blades - for cutting metal. Come in a pack of 12 - bound with a brass wire. Insider tip. Don't take the wire all the way off - just unravel half way, and slip the blade out of the pack. Keeps the rest neat and tidy and together until you need them next. Size relates to the number of teeth per a given length - Cut/Bur Lube to extend your blade life. By the pack of 12.
Price: $ 3.75
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hel002
Tools - Adhesive - Barge Cement - (1)
2 oz tube. All purpose cement, excellent for use on leather, glass, stone, metal. This is the glue used by Marla Glassner in her collage pins and classes. Sets up in 10 - 15 minutes, cure overnight. Stays flexible. Remove with acetone. Contains tuluene and ethyl acetate. Ensure excellent ventilation. By the each.
Price: $ 8.00
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Tools - Adhesive - G-S Hypo-tube Cement - (1)
The classic precision tip applicator. Suitable for rhinestones, securing knots, any where precision application of small quantities is required. By the each.
Price: $ 8.70
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s24394
Tools - Adhesive - UV Glue - Spare Tip (1)
Replacement needle tip for UV Glue Glue not included. By the each.
Price: $ 1.45
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s24393
Tools - Adhesive - UV Glue - (1)
Clear crystal adhesive that cures under ultraviolet light, or direct sunlight. .07 fluid ounces. Needle tips for precise application. Clean item to be glued with acetone or alcohol. Remove excess with same. Working time is 2 minutes. Pull back plunger after use to release pressure on tip. Initial bond will develop in 20 seconds. Firm and complete bonding takes a few minutes. Excess cured glue can be removed with acetone or alcohol. Use in well ventilated area. By the each.
Price: $ 9.95
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s24375
Tools - Adhesive - 1 oz Devcon Epoxy - 2-Ton (1)
The go-to glue for really having things stick. This is a two-part epoxy, with about a 30-minute working time. Dries clear. Strength is up to 2,500 lbs per square inch. Waterproof. Two-part epoxy is favored by most glue experts for durability and effectiveness, and with good reason. Mixing can be a hassle, but the dual feed syringe style of this takes care of the measuring for you. Mix thoroughly (for at least two minutes). Read instruction on package for more tips on use. Sets up in 2 hours, full strength in 8. Which means you have 30 mins to use it after mixing before it is too stiff to use, it will need clamping, bracing, propping up or not messing with for 2 hours, and is not at full strength for 8 hours. By the each.
Price: $ 4.75
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s18886
Tools - Adhesive - 1 oz E6000 Glue - (1)
Killer Glue - this stuff will glue your car to the road! Sets up in about 10 minutes. 24 hours to cure. This is the glue of choice for collage jewelry. Will not yellow with time. Stays slightly flexible. Remove with Acetone. Fumes are toxic. Use in well-ventilated area. If using frequently or for long periods of time, then consider a respirator. I like this smaller size - you stand a chance of using it up before it dries out. By the each.
Price: $ 6.95
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helttt2
Tools - Adhesive - 1/2 inch Totally Terrifically Tacky Tape - (Spool)
5 yards of 1/2 inch wide tape. Double sided tape - not bright orange either - that's the peel off backing. You apply this, and then stick the bead or beads into place. All sorts of interesting possibilities. Spool. (Spool)
Price: $ 8.15
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88824949
Tools - Adhesive - 2 oz E6000 Glue - (1)
One of my favourite adhesives. Dries clear, stays clear and slightly flexible. Comes w tip for accurate dispensing. Smaller size is more convenient for those who do not use as often, as the tube will go hard with time, or so much will harden in the top that you can't get at the good stuff. (Tip, poke a hole in the bottom if that happens. You can do this repeatedly, allowing the glue to seal the hole.) Sets up in about 10 minutes. 24 hours to cure. This is the glue of choice for collage jewelry. Remove with Acetone. Fumes are toxic. Use in well-ventilated area. If using frequently or for long periods of time, then consider a respirator. Single tube and pointed tip. 60 ml (2 fl oz) By the each.
Price: $ 8.35
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helbfc10
Tools - Adhesive - 9 ml tube G-S Hypo Cement - Fabric (1)
The classic precision tip applicator for fine, detailed work. Formulated for fabrics and textiles. 1/3 Fl oz. Will not bond fingers. Contains acetone, use in a well-ventilated area. By the each.
Price: $ 9.99
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Tools - Adhesive - 9 ml tube G-S Hypo Cement - Paper (1)
The classic precision tip applicator for fine, detailed work. Formulated for paper. 1/3 Fl oz. Will not bond fingers. Contains petroleum distillates, use in a well-ventilated area. Flammable, do not use near sparks or open flame. Fast-drying, acid-free, lignin-free, wrinkle-free, dries clear, archival quality. Great for scrapbooking. By the each.
Price: $ 9.99
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hel011
Tools - Cutters - Chinese Scissors - (1)
Big handled scissors. Finger holes are 2 inches long. All round useful. Fine tips for cutting threads. Those who like them, like them a lot! By the each.
Price: $ 5.65
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s23233
Tools - Pliers - Nylon Jaw Pliers - Replacement Pads (Set)
Nylon replacement pads for Nylon Jaw Pliers. Complete with nylon screw. Cut or saw the excess part of the screw off. (Set)
Price: $ 4.85
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s23232
Tools - Pliers - Nylon Jaw Pliers - (1)
Stainless steel box joint pliers for shaping, bending and straightening wire. Jaws are flat, nylon pads to protect the wire from marks. Replacement pads available. A specialty plier, for those tired of marks on their wire, or who frequently need to straighten bent wire. Dipped hands, spring loaded so they stay open - just squeeze to close. The spring is attached with a screw - so if you prefer to remove it - it's not a big deal. About 5 inches long. Nylon part of jaws is about 7 x 20 mm.
Price: $ 14.95
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helscp1
Tools - Sorting/Counting - ScoopEEZ - Bead Scoop - (1)
Scoops beadz with eaze. Sort 'em, scoop 'em and bag 'em. Sounds like a lawfirm. Or a dating agency. Probably useful in the kitchen for spices or something too. I wouldn't know - I've given up cooking for beading. By the each.
Price: $ 2.50
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s24396
Tools - Sorting/Counting - Triangular Bead Trays - Magical - For Rhinestones (1)
This tray is for rhinestones, hot fix and no hot fix, and is designed to flip the little suckers over! You know how that all land the wrong way up (back side up) and you have to sit there and flip each one over individually? This tray flips them for you. The secret is the little rubbery bumps in the bottom of the tray. Pour a small quantity of rhinestones into the tray, shake it gently from side to side, and watch them stick on the bumps and turn over. Omigawd, it actually works. Amazing! 7 cm across. By the each.
Price: $ 6.00
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Tools - Sorting/Counting - Triangular Bead Trays - (1)
8 x 8 x 8 cm. Great little tray/scoop - chase beads and scoop them back up with this, pour them back into their bags and bottles. I can't live without mine! , but you'll want more than one. By the each.
Price: $ 0.50
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heltwsh
Tools - Sorting/Counting - Tweezer Shovel - (1)
It's Tweezers - It's a shovel for beads - it's a Tweezer Shovel! About 7 inches long. Scoop is .75 inches across. By the each.
Price: $ 7.50
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74509598
Tools - Wire Bending - Spiral Maker - (1)
For making nice, flat spirals in wire. Adjustable for different gauges of wire. Full instructions on the back - but in essence, you use a piece of wire around the screws to act as a wash to control the height of the tool, and then thread the wire to the centre - where it slots into the handle, turn the handle, and Bob's your uncle - a perfect spiral every time! By the each.
Price: $ 14.95
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helwjcent
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig - Centaur (1)
For shaping wire, this is a plexiglass plate with holes positioned in a grid, and movable metal pegs for bending around. The holes are positioned half in a rectangular grid and the other half in a semi-circle - allowing for more flexibility in designs. The clear jig makes it easy to draw a pattern, but the jig over it and follow it. 4" square. The pegs are diameter 1/16", which allows you to create smaller designs. 20 moveable pegs, an instruction sheet and sample design. By the each.
Price: $ 52.95
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hel012
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig - Small Round Super Pegs (1)
Various pegs for your Delphi/Cyclop/Centaur wigjig. Six pegs, Sized 3/16 to 1/2. Wigjig not included. Another pic here.
Price: $ 20.75
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delphi
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig (tm) Delphi - (1)
For shaping wire, this is a plexiglass plate with holes positioned in a grid, and movable metal pegs for bending around. 3" square. The pegs are diameter 1/16", which allows you to create smaller designs. 20 moveable pegs, an instruction sheet and sample design. By the each.
Price: $ 33.95
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hel-013
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig - Large Round Super Pegs - (1)
3 large pegs for your Delphi or Cyclop wigjig. Size 5/8, 3/4 and 7/8 inches. Wigjig not included. By the each.
Price: $ 18.25
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hel013b
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig - Spiral Maker Plus - (1)
Make spiral quickly, without plier marks. Instructions included. Wigjig not included. By the each.
Price: $ 18.25
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hel0115
Tools - Wire Bending - Wigjig Delphi Pins - Additional Pins (20) - (20)
20 additional pins for the Delphi and or Cyclops wigjig. Pins are 1/16 inch x 5/8 inch long. By the pack of 20.
Price: $ 6.99
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Tools - Wire Bending - Large Wigjig Square Super Pegs - (1)
3 large pegs for your Delphi or Cyclop wigjig. Size 5/8, 3/4 and 7/8 inches. Wigjig not included. By the each.
Price: $ 18.25
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74509593
Wire Tools - Oval Jump Ring Maker - (1)
Make your own oval jump rings - in sizes 4 x 6 mm, 5 x 7 mm, 6 x 8 mm. Thread the end of the wire through the hole (which is rather smaller than one would have hoped for - taking up to about 18 gauge without modification). Hold in place with one hand and wind with your finger in the big hole with the other. Making a tighter coil than this would be better, but this is adequate. Slide coil off, and cut and voila! Instructions on back. Assembly required. By the each.
Price: $ 24.35
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74509594
Wire Tools - Wire Twister - (1)
The easy way to twist wires. Thread up 5 wires through the disk, secure (or used doubled), and attach to a sturdy object - like a bench vise, tree stump, or hubby in front of the tv - or other immobile object. Pull the wires taut, (tauter than this), and turn the crank. Voila! Try color combinations. This is artistic wire in brass and silver - 20 gauge. Then coil or make jumprings or what have you. Instructions on back. Assembly required. You could go through a lot of wire this way! By the each.
Price: $ 17.50
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74509591
Wire Tools - 4, 6, 7, 8 mm Round Jump Ring Maker - (1)
Make your own jump rings - in sizes 4, 6, 7, and 8 mm. Instructions on back. , it's pretty simple really. Thread the end of a length of wire through the hole in the handle, it takes up to about 18 gauge. Hold in place with one hand, and wind with your finger in the big hole with the other. Slide coil off, and cut with either a jeweler's saw or flush cutters. Assembly required - you need to screw the handle on. ;-) By the each.
Price: $ 17.00
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74509592
Wire Tools - Large Round Jump Ring Maker - (1)
Make your own jump rings - including really big ones - in sizes 10, 12, 14, and 16 mm. Instructions on back. , it's pretty simple really. Thread the end of a length of wire through the hole in the handle, it takes up to about 18 gauge. Hold in place with one hand, and wind with your finger in the big hole with the other. Slide coil off, and cut with either a jeweler's saw or flush cutters. Assembly required - you need to screw the handle on. ;-) By the each.
Price: $ 27.65
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