I heart tools

I have discussed this tool with other artists in the past. Many times I have needed this tool to finish off the end of wire when making pendants and jewelry. The…

I found this tool and thought it was a very cool tool. I need to one to try! Using a lighter or mini torch is my experience for stopping the annoying…

They aren’t glamorous. They can be easy to forget sometimes. Unlike pliers or wire cutters, there are times when you can get the job done without them. But your eyesight is…

I love tools, they speed up the tedious parts of jewelry making and leave more time for the fun and creative things. Glass seed beads combine well in designs with art…

image courtesy of Anne Mitchell’s website I Heart Tools by Jean YatesI had a problem. Like many of you, I like to learn new techniques. It is one of my great…

You’ve probably seen examples of stamped metal charms in quite a few designers’ jewelry lately. I know I have! A wonderful example of this is in Heather Wynn’s jewelry. Whether you…

The Art Bead Scene is happy to introduce guest bloggers this month. I know you’ll enjoy the perspective of these talented jewelry designers and beadmakers.When I have downtime, I like to…

Tool Magic is a heavy duty rubber coating that you use on yourjewelers pliers. This is a great product! It has become invaluable to me since I started working with anodized…

One of the prizes for this month’s challenge is a pair of Bent Nose Lindstrom pliers. They are being donated by Jean Yates ofPretty Kitty Dog Moon.When asked why Jean loved…