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David
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| Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2004 6:08 pm Post subject: Tools of the Trade |
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| When it comes handmade jewelry, what are some of the tools of the trade? |
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CrotalusCo
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Are you speaking literaly or figurativly? A FEW good pair of pliers, a Jewelers loope and tweezers/hemostats are just some of the many. Really depends on what your doing.
Torch, saws, kiln a variety of hammers, a good work light, files etc etc |
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Jonathan
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2005 12:10 am Post subject: |
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| If someone was just getting started, what should they look for? |
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giggleycraft
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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| If you're making earrings or anything with wire, flat nose and round nose plyers are a must to make those perfect loops. If you're stringing beads and are going to use crimp beads, crimp plyers really help make them nice. |
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BeadShark
Joined: 08 Jul 2006
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Location: Hunters, WA
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| Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2006 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, I would have to agree, it depends on what type of jewelry you are going to be making. With all our patterns and kits, all you need on your end is a pair of scissors, we supply everything else with the kit. (Needles, thread and beads, of course). You can see our patterns and kits at our website at http://www.uniquebeadedjewelry.com/
Happy Beading!
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