Tools for Making Wire Jewelry

Perhaps you have seen some wire jewelry that you liked. You are a crafty person, so you decide to try making wire jewelry. As with any trade, there are certain tools needed to make beautiful jewelry.

Jig- A jig is a small board with holes in it. The holes are for little pegs to fit in. This allows you to make designs of what you want to make with the wire. Once you have a design you want to try out, then you put the pegs in and wrap the wire in the shape that you want. $4.99 at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/jewmaksupbrb.html

Round Nose Pliers- Round nose pliers are essential in wire jewelry. These pliers allow you to make a loop in the wire without the jig if you need to. These pliers are good for wrapping the wire around the pegs of the jig. $4.59 at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/rounnosplier.html

Needle Nose Pliers- Another essential tool for wire jewelry making. These pliers are useful for a range of things. Sometimes these pliers can help push wire into shape or sliding beads onto the wire. $5.99 at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/neednoswircu.html

Wire Cutters- It is rather hard to get very far in wire jewelry without wire cutters. This tool is easy to find and easy to use. Just make sure that your pair stays sharp or buy new ones when they get dull. $5.79 at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/heavdutwircu1.html

These are the basic tools for wire jewelry. Many times these tools can be bought together in a pack. If you buy them in a pack, make sure that they are still quality tools. All of the links above are for Save-On-Crafts.com but many crafts stores carry them. Don't be afraid to go to your local craft store and ask for help in picking tools out.

For more information on making wire jewelry, check out my other article "Supplies for Making Wire Jewelry."