Round Nose Pliers

A tool with smooth rounded tips that can be used to create loops. Essential for making earrings and for many wire work projects. Should not be used for gripping.

Chain Nose Pliers

A tool with tapered tips that are rounded on the outside and flat and smooth in the middle. A wire working tool used for crimping. Should be used for gripping wire.

Flat Nose Pliers

A tool with tapered tips that are smooth and flat on both sides. Used for chain maille and projects that require a larger gripping surface.

Split Ring Pliers

A narrow pair of pliers with a small "tooth" on one side that holds open split rings so that charms or other rings can be fed through. A useful tool for projects using lots of rings, such as charm bracelets.

Nylon Jaw Pliers

A gripping tool with nylon covered tips. Used for holding delicate projects that might be scratched or marred by metal tools. Also very useful for straightening out kinks in thin wire.

Crimping Tool

A specialty tool used for crimping tube shaped crimp beads into neat, folded crimps or round beads. An absolute essential for the jewelry makers tool box!