To make jewelry, it is of great importance to choose the right tools. So do jewelry making pliers. While some pliers can do double duty, most pliers are specialized.Crimp pliers are important for crafters who like to string beads. Wire nippers and round-nose pliers are important for those who want to craft jewelry with wire.

Needle-nose Pliers

Needle nose pliers are also known as chain-nose or long-nose pliers. These pliers have a narrow tip useful for bending wires at angles and picking up small objects, such as rhinestones. They can also used to twist jump rings open or closed.

Flat-nose Pliers

These flat-nose pliers are similar to needle-nose pliers, but the tips are slightly wider. They are useful holding wire to make flat spirals.

Round-nose Pliers

These pliers have rounded jaws that taper to a narrow tip, which are used to create simple wire loops, wrapped wire loops and wire spirals.

Wire Nippers

Wire nippers are also known as wire cutters, which have sharp blades on their jaws. They are used to clip and cut wire. However, some needle-nose pliers can also be used to clip wire.

Chain-nose Pliers

Chain nose pliers have flat clamps, which are smooth at the base, with tapered tips. They are used for wrapping, curling or twisting thin metal or wire and crimp a bead or bit of wire.