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Please Pass the Pliers

Dazzle It, Metal Complex, and Wire Banding!
by Jane Konkel
Published: October 15, 2012
BDS-BR1012_P21
These four tools are the latest addition to the Dazzle-It line of pliers. They're stainless steel, lightweight, and super easy to grip. Shown (from front to back) the roundnose pliers, the flatnose pliers, the bentnose pliers (I suggest using two pairs of these for chain mail projects), and the longnose pliers. Dazzle-It pliers are available from Shipwreck Beads, shipwreckbeads.com.
BDS-BR1012_P22
There's nothing complex about these four punch-style pliers by Metal Complex. They're easy to use and each comes with an extra tip. Shown (from front to back) are the 1.8 mm round punch, the 1.7 mm oval punch, the 1.25 mm round punch, and the 1.5 mm square punch. Metal Complex punch pliers are available for John Bead, johnbead.com.
BDS-BR1012_P23B
This Wire Banding Pliers from Beadalon (beadalon.com) is used to bend wire, but I found it useful for bending filigrees as well.
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ROSANA ACEVEDO from OKLAHOMA said:
wow, I need some of these!
CAROLINE BRAND from UNITED KINGDOM said:
Oh, these look great! Especially the hole punches. But, I'll say it again - need you in the UK!!! Will check out links & try to search for retailer here. Love all the ideas & inspiration.
Thank you :)
CAROLINE BRAND from UNITED KINGDOM said:
Oh, these look great! Especially the hole punches. But, I'll say it again - need you in the UK!!! Will check out links & try to search for retailer here. Love all the ideas & inspiration.
Thank you very:)
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