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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
 
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  1. Kumihimo
  2. Coil Cutting Pliers
  3. Lazee Daizee Viking Knit Kit
  4. Copper findings 
  5. S-Lon - Superlon Bead Cord
Bell closer with extension chain (7-8mm cord) - Antique Copper
Bell closer with extension chain (7-8mm cord) - Antique Copper
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Kumihimo is the current craze and we have a huge selection of Kumihimo braiding products at excellent prices including the Beadsmith Kumihimo discs.  

                  

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. 

We have a great selection of findings including 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.   Our craft wires are available from 14 gauge to 34 gauge and most are either non tarnish or tarnish resistant wires ideal for making tiaras and wedding jewellery with our tiara bases, combs and of course 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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