Haven't you ever wanted to take a step back from something you think you already do well and or know and challenge yourself to find out just how much you don't know? Basically learn from scratch...from the beginning, because maybe in the end that will only further your knowledge and in this case enhance your creativity!
Join me as I seek further the creative and beautiful world of jewelry. Perhaps we will all learn a little bit more about ourselves and our very own creativity on this adventure. ...
Ok the problem...where to start? I guess if I was new to jewelry I would have no idea what I would need to start ie. tools! So let's jump right to pliers, because we definitely will need some those! Maybe even learn a bit about gemstones. Not sure where to start, I mean it's not like they teach geology in school, so how would any of us know what is what in the gem world. Or even what the heck we are buying when we purchase a necklace or earrings?
JEWELRY 101: Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers - have a fine point and are used for opening and closing jump rings.
Round Nose Pliers - round and used for making loops in wire
Bent Nose Pliers - used mostly for wire wrapping and not necessary for a beginner
Flat Nose Pliers - flat and are also used for opening and closing jump rings
Nylon Jaw Pliers - used to straighten wire without destroying it
Crimping Pliers - used to close crimp tubesFlush Cutters - used to cut wire and they are key in a nice clean cut
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