Showing posts with label beads supplies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beads supplies. Show all posts

2012/08/10

The Most Popular Jewelry Making Tools


As wire wrapped jewelry are very hot, more and more jewelry makers learn to create it. The most important thing the jewelry makers must know is how to choose correct jewelry making tools for their jewelry projects. There are many different types of jewelry tools on jewelry market, what kind of tools should be chose? Here is a list of the most popular jewelry making tools.
A set of Jewelry Pliers
A set of Jewelry Pliers

Jewelry pliers are made to handle more delicate jobs than pliers from a hardware store, and they vary in shape and size depending on the job. There are types of jewelry pliers:
Round nose pliers—this kind of pliers have two conical jaws. This is use in making loops with beading wire or other materials. The loop size is determined by how far the jaws are made. If you want to make small loop, make it near the tip of this plier, otherwise large loop is made near the hinge of the pliers.

Flat nose pliers—they can be used for almost every other jewelry making job. They are great for closing up jump rings and chain links, as well as holding things in place while you work. The serrated type has roughened surfaces which are great for giving you a really strong grip. The only drawback is that the serrated edge can mark some surfaces.
Jewelry Plier
Jewelry Plier

Wire cutters / Side cutter pliers—this kind of pliers have sharp jaws that will help you snip jewelry chain and softer beading wire to size. You can use them on jewelry findings, like eyepin and headpins, to snip off any excess and leave you with a nice neat finish, and they can also be used to cut shapes out of sheet metal.

End cutter—this cutter have jaws that are blunt with blades perpendicular to the handles. It is used in making sharp and clean cuts on wire. The blades at the end proved more cutting leverage.
Jewelry Pliers
Jewelry Pliers

Since jewelry work can be quite fiddly and time consuming, it is important to think about comfort. You will probably be doing a lot of squeezing, which can put a lot of strain on your hands and wrists. So you need to compare the different jewelry making tools and their special usages in jewelry making. It will be great if you always purchase your jewelry materials from a large, reliable online store, for you can easily purchase the jewelry making tools you need with your jewelry items at one-stop shopping. 

2011/11/28

Beading Supplies Help You to Improve Your Sales

If you are doing jewelry business, you will need beading supplieswithout doubt. Beading supplies including jewelry box, jewelry display, storage & packaging and tools. They will help you to improve your sale.

Jewelry Box

Jewelry boxes protect delicate stones like pearl, amber and coral, and safely store intricate brooches. Diamonds may be tough, but gold and silver are soft and they all get dirty. A jewelry box is a smart idea for those who appreciate the finer things. I am sure that each woman has her own precious jewelry, and each woman needs her own jewelry boxes for their jewelries. Jewelry boxes come in different materials, including leather, wood, aluminum, cardboard, cloisonné, porcelain, silk, stannum, velours and etc. They are produced in various colors and shapes. Jewelry boxes are also perfect components for presenting jewelry gifts. A suitable jewelry box will make the jewelry more charming and beautiful. So many people will choose a jewelry box when they buy a jewelry gift.

Jewelry Box With a Flower, Sponge inside

Jewelry Box With a Flower, Sponge inside

Jewelry Display

Jewelry display contains bracelet displays, earrings displays, necklace displays, presentation boxes, ring displays and some other displays. Jewelry display either sparks people’s interest to take a good look at your ware or they fail to attract attention and potential customers keep right on walking. Effective jewelry displays fade into the background while the jewelry itself entices customers to come take a closer look. All those displays can be made of different materials, such as cardboard, plastic, velvet, leather, wood, velours, gesso, metal, glass and so on. Various shapes, colors and design offer a wide range of selection to suit for different style jewelry pieces.

Plastic Bracelet Displays, Black

Plastic Bracelet Displays, Black

Storage & Packaging

Beads containers, cellophane bags, cloth pouches, paper pouches, organza bags, plastic bags, silk pouches, velvet/wool pouches, wrapping paper, zip lock bags, zip pouches and some others are all belong to storage and packaging. Beads containers are used to contain beads beyond all doubt. About other bags and pouches, they are versatile. For example, they can be used to collect jewelry pieces, jewelry beads, charm decorations, or packing jewelry gifts and etc. They can also be used for other usages as long as you have thought.

Plastic Beads Storage Containers

Plastic Beads Storage Containers

Tools

Jewelry tools are not strange to jewelry makers and jewelry businessmen. They include jewelry pliers, needles, scissors, glue gun and other tools. For jewelry pliers, there are several different types and each type has its own special usage. Please don’t ignore they are essential tools for jewelry making. That is to say, they are essential for jewelry makers. They will purchase tools with beads and findings together as long as you have what they need.

Round Nose Pliers, Ferronickel, Nickel Color

Round Nose Pliers, Ferronickel, Nickel Color

Beading supplies are easily to be found on jewelry beads wholesale online stores. While, some wholesales may only be able to offer several supplies. If in that case, it is not convenient for purchasing. Why not find a trustworthy, large wholesaler who can offer various beading supplies for you? PandaHall.com will be a good choice. As a leading wholesaler inChina, it can offer you a wide range of selection for all kinds of supplies as well as jewelry beads, findings and gems. You will easily find what you want there.