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Beading Lesson
I don't have much space for beading. What tools do you recommend?
By: Katie Hacker
Sponsor: Beadalon

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Whether you're traveling or just don't have a lot of space to dedicate to beading, there are plenty of tools that are small in size but big in impact!

Mini tools: About half the size of standard pliers, mini tools save space and zip easily into their own small carrying pouch. Lap joint construction with double dipped handles means they're durable and easy to use.

Combo pliers: Combo pliers have a round-nose pliers tip, chain-nose pliers jaws, and an interior soft wire cutter. Form, shape and cut soft wire with a single tool. It's great for travel or repetitive work.



Rosary pliers: A simpler version of the combo tool, with round-nose pliers and a side cutter. It's perfect for making lots of bead links because you don't have to switch tools to loop and cut.

Flat/Round pliers: Two tools in one! Versatile wire forming pliers can be used with soft wires to make right angles and loops all with one tool.

Dual Crimper: The Dual Crimper incorporates two medium crimping cavities to fit all of the crimp tubes and beads within the medium range. It's great for #1 and #2 crimp beads or #2 crimp tubes, as well and other non-standard crimp sizes.  Ergonomic handles make gripping more comfortable.

Jump ring mandrel: Perfect for making jump rings on the go, these mandrels come in two different sizes to give you plenty of ring-making options. Coil wire around the graduated tip and then cut the coil apart to form rings.

Links: Beadalon: http://www.beadalon.com/
Katie Hacker: http://www.katiehacker.com/index.htm
Tools: http://www.beadalon.com/tools.asp

 

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