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Eight Essential Tools for Beginners

Wire Cutters
Beadalon Flush Cutter, Blue/Black
Beadalon Flush Cutter, Blue/Black
Chain Nose Pliers
Beadalon Chain Nose Pliers, Ergo Style, Blue/Yellow
Beadalon Chain Nose Pliers, Ergo Style, Blue/Yellow
Flat Nose Pliers
BENECREAT 5 Inch Flat Nose Pliers with Comfort Rubber Grip For Jewelry Making, Handcraft Making (Box Joint Construction)
BENECREAT 5 Inch Flat Nose Pliers with Comfort Rubber Grip For Jewelry Making, Handcraft Making (Box Joint Construction)
Round Nose Pliers
Beadalon Round Nose Pliers, Ergo Style
Beadalon Round Nose Pliers, Ergo Style
Nylon Jaw Pliers
The Beadsmith Double Nylon Jaw Chain Nose Pliers, 4.75 inches (120mm), Black PVC Comfort Grip Handle, with Double Leaf Spring, protects wire when bending and looping
The Beadsmith Double Nylon Jaw Chain Nose Pliers, 4.75 inches (120mm), Black PVC Comfort Grip Handle, with Double Leaf Spring, protects wire when bending and looping
Stepped Bail Pliers
Beadalon Stepped Bail Making Pliers
Beadalon Stepped Bail Making Pliers
Chasing hammer
The Beadsmith Two-Sided Chasing Hammer - 10.75 Inches Wooden Handle, 2.25” Steel Head with a 14mm Ball Pein & 28mm Domed Face - Tool Used to Add Texture and Dimension to Metalwork
The Beadsmith Two-Sided Chasing Hammer – 10.75 Inches Wooden Handle, 2.25” Steel Head with a 14mm Ball Pein & 28mm Domed Face – Tool Used to Add Texture and Dimension to Metalwork
bench block
Bench Block, Steel and Rubber, 2-1/2 Inches | DAP-520.00
Bench Block, Steel and Rubber, 2-1/2 Inches | DAP-520.00

Helpful Tools That I Use & Love

Needle Files
TICONN 17pcs File Set, Premium Grade T12 Drop Forged Alloy Steel File Sets with Carrying Case, Ergonomic Handle and Steel Brush
TICONN 17pcs File Set, Premium Grade T12 Drop Forged Alloy Steel File Sets with Carrying Case, Ergonomic Handle and Steel Brush
Ring Clamp
SE 6" Wooden Ring Clamp - JT144RC
SE 6″ Wooden Ring Clamp – JT144RC
Wire Bobbins
The Beadsmith No-Tangle Thread Bobbins, String Organizer, Ideal for Kumihimo or Cord Management (1 7/8 Inches, Set of 8)
The Beadsmith No-Tangle Thread Bobbins, String Organizer, Ideal for Kumihimo or Cord Management (1 7/8 Inches, Set of 8)
Soft Mallet
25MM Dual Head Nylon Rubber Hammer Jewelers Metal Mallet
25MM Dual Head Nylon Rubber Hammer Jewelers Metal Mallet
Sand Paper (800, 1500, & 2000 grit)
3M Wetordry Sandpaper, 800 Grit, 9 in x 11 in, 5 Sheets, Use for Wet and Dry Sanding, Longer Lasting Sandpaper, Great for Auto Body Repair, Smooth Finish, Waterproof Backing for Wet Sanding (32035)
3M Wetordry Sandpaper, 800 Grit, 9 in x 11 in, 5 Sheets, Use for Wet and Dry Sanding, Longer Lasting Sandpaper, Great for Auto Body Repair, Smooth Finish, Waterproof Backing for Wet Sanding (32035)
Ring Mandrel
Steel Ring Sizing Mandrel Ungrooved and Marked Sizes 1-16
Steel Ring Sizing Mandrel Ungrooved and Marked Sizes 1-16
Butane Torch
Master Appliance MT-51 Professional Butane Torch Lighter, Hand Held Torch Lighter, Adjustable Flame Mini Blow Torch, Refillable with Butane Fuel for Soldering, Electrical Connectors, Kitchen, Cooking
Master Appliance MT-51 Professional Butane Torch Lighter, Hand Held Torch Lighter, Adjustable Flame Mini Blow Torch, Refillable with Butane Fuel for Soldering, Electrical Connectors, Kitchen, Cooking
Pickle Pot
Elite Gourmet MST-250XW Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic Pot Adjustable Temp, Entrees, Sauces, Stews & Dips, Dishwasher Safe Glass Lid & Crock
Elite Gourmet MST-250XW Electric Slow Cooker Ceramic Pot Adjustable Temp, Entrees, Sauces, Stews & Dips, Dishwasher Safe Glass Lid & Crock
Fine Mesh Strainer
U.S. Kitchen Supply - Premium Quality Over The Sink Stainless Steel Oval Colander with Fine Mesh 6 Quart Strainer Basket & Expandable Rubber Grip Handles - Strain, Drain, Rinse Fruits, Vegetables
U.S. Kitchen Supply – Premium Quality Over The Sink Stainless Steel Oval Colander with Fine Mesh 6 Quart Strainer Basket & Expandable Rubber Grip Handles – Strain, Drain, Rinse Fruits, Vegetables
Rotating Tool Caddy
walowalo Bamboo Rotating Art Supply Organizer Holds 800+ Pencils Spinning Crayon Marker Pen Holder for Desk Brush Storage for Office School Classroom Organization Stationary (Larger Version)
walowalo Bamboo Rotating Art Supply Organizer Holds 800+ Pencils Spinning Crayon Marker Pen Holder for Desk Brush Storage for Office School Classroom Organization Stationary (Larger Version)

My Favorite Wirework Books

For beginners
Fine Art Wire Weaving: Weaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs
Fine Art Wire Weaving: Weaving Techniques for Stunning Jewelry Designs
For intermediates
Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry
Woven in Wire: Dimensional Wire Weaving in Fine Art Jewelry
wire wrap basics
The Earring Style Book
The Earring Style Book
wire crochet
New Wire Crochet Jewelry: 17 Elegant Invisible Spool Knitting Designs
New Wire Crochet Jewelry: 17 Elegant Invisible Spool Knitting Designs

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