Jewellery Making - The Crystal Phoenix Guides and Information

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New in stock -

Multi Mandrel from Beadsmith

Vintaj Brass - A selection of Vintaj natural brass findings

3mm Czech Glass Fire Polished beads now available

Crystal Phoenix Pliers, German pliers set, Teal superfine pliers, increased range of pliers and cutters

Sets of beadmats, Sterling silver bead chain

Beadsmith Flexrite Beading wire in a range of diameters and finishes - Increased selection now in stock - including clear

Silver Line and Gold Line knitted jewellery wire - as seen in Making Jewellery Magazine

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Beadalon crimp-wire-tool-guide

Beadalon crimp bead sizes

Beadalon crimp tube sizes

Wire gauge table

Basic pliers set

Beadalon crimp-wire-tool Guide

Crimp Use with wire/cord Diameter Crimp tool

Bead

#0 0.25mm-0.33mm (.010"-.013") Micro

#1 0.25mm-0.53mm (.010"-.021") Standard

#2 0.60mm-0.66mm (.024"-.026") Standard

#3 0.60mm-0.91mm (.024"-.036") Mighty

Crimp Use with wire/cord Diameter Crimp tool

Tube

#1 0.25mm-0.33mm (.010"-.013") Micro

#2 0.33mm-0.61mm (.013"-.024") Standard

#3 0.60mm-0.66mm (.024"-.026") Standard

#4 0.66mm-0.91mm (.026"-.036") Mighty

Beadalon crimp bead sizes

Size I.D. mm O.D. mm

#0 0.8(.031") 1.3(.051")

#1 1.3(.051") 2.0(.078")

#2 1.5(.059") 2.5(.098")

#3 1.8(.017") 3.0(.118")

Beadalon crimp tube sizes

Size I.D. mm O.D. mm Length mm

#1 0.8(.031") 1.3(.051") 1.2(.047")

#2 1.3(.051") 1.8(.070") 2.0(.078")

#3 1.5(.059") 2.0(.078") 2.0(.078")

#4 2.0(.078") 2.5(.098") 3.0(.118")

I.D. - Inner diameter

O.D. - Outer diameter

Wire Gauges

Gauge	Diameter - mm	Diameter - Inch
18	1.0	.040
20	.8	.032
22	.6	.025
24	.5	.020
26	.4	.016
28	.3	.012
30	.2	.010

Basic pliers set for Jewellery making:

If would like to make your own jewellery or make jewellery to sell you will need three basic tools to get you started -

Pliers have noses (tips) and there are several shapes of noses available. Usually they are matching pairs but some speciality pliers have two different noses. For a basic set you will need:

Round nose pliers - These have matching tapered round noses and are used to bend wire into loops. For instance when making earrings you will need to bend the top of a headpin into a round loop to attach it to an earwire or earstud. They are also useful as an extra gripping tool.

Chain nose or flat nose pliers - Both these types of pliers have flat inner edges, chain nose pliers have tapered noses that have curved outer edges and flat nose pliers are usually straight with flat inner and outer edges. I would recommend chain nose pliers for a starter kit although flat nose pliers would be ok too. The benefit of chain nose pliers is the tapered tips which will enable you to grip in tight spaces and also the curved outer edge which you can use to bend and shape wire/headpins.

Cutters - There are many cutters available and you get what you pay for but having said that a basic pair of side cutters (£3-£5) can last for a long time and will do everything you need to make earrings, necklaces and bracelets etc.

Beadsmith produce a number of ranges of pliers from Economy to Deluxe models and a basic set of pliers as described costs £7.95

Beadsmith 3 piece pliers set

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Beadsmith Nylon Jaw Flat Nose Pliers

Beadsmith Nylon Jaw Flat Nose Pliers
£7.85

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Beads & Beyond April 2010 now available

We send out occasional newsletters via email - if you would like to be included in our mailing list please sign up using the link on the right. We plan to keep you updated as new products arrive and to let you know when we have any special offers and would also like to include hints and tips.

Our range of gorgeous Art glass pendants and focals is very popular and we have just received new stock of the Art Glass Swirl Pendants. The Designer Art Glass pendants and earring pendants are excellent quality and a brilliant price. You can click on the images to view each range.

The Crystal Phoenix specialises in providing a comprehensive selection of jewellery making tools and equipment from Beadsmith and Beadalon including individual pliers and complete sets ideal for gifts or if you are just starting to make your own jewellery. There are several sets of mini pliers ideal for taking on holiday or for emergency repairs. We have a good range of flush cutters and flex wire cutters plus side cutters and memory wire cutters in fact every type of cutter you might need. Our selection of tools for jewellery making and wire work is comprehensive including EZ Earring makers, Thread zapper, knotting tools and Thing-a-ma-jig wire jigs plus jump ring makers for oval and round jump rings.

Recently we added a range of copper findings and increased our selection of Sterling silver, gold filled and plated jewellery making components. Our Czech glass fire polished assorted beads are really popular and we have now added the 10mm selections. We have a selection of Swarovski crystallized beads and pendants ideal for tiaras and wedding jewellery plus tiara bases, combs and jewellery wire.

Sterling silver findings are available with a large selection of ear wires, ear studs and toggles and clasps plus a good range of spacer beads and larger more decorative bali beads. We have a good choice in Gold filled findings too - the look of real gold at a fraction of the cost. Crimps and crimping pliers are essential for jewellery making and we have all sizes in Sterling silver and also from Beadalon the crimp bead and crimp tube variety packs which are excellent value. See our information pages for details of sizes and which stringing material and crimping pliers to use with which beads.

If we don't have what you are looking for we can probably supply it so please contact us. We are always happy to advise and suggest the right products for your projects either by phone or email.

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