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Tool & Equipment Articles and Information

Choosing the Right Torch for your jewelry Hot Enough for You? How to Choose the Right Torch

The kind of torch you need in your studio depends on what kind of jewelry or beads you're making.

Basic Pliers
by Liz Kuhns
Pliers are an essential tool for metalsmithing, wireworking, jewelry making, and many bead-stringing projects. Brush up on four essential metal-working pliers and learn what qualities are important when buying.

Love Affair with Pliers
There are so many kinds of different pliers to choose from - which one is right for your job? Get the facts here! (From our friends at About.com)

Using Crimping Pliers
Crimping pliers are an inexpensive tool you can use for curling and flattening crimp beads. They smooth the edges of the beads for a professional, finished look. Tammy Powley gives her pointers on getting started using this great tool. (From our friends at About.com)

LJ Resource Guide
Your guide to tools and suppliers you need to make the Cabochon Pendant in July 2001's Jewelry Journal.

Tool & Supply Discussion
Talk about your favorite tools and how you use them on our Discussion Bulletin Boards.

Kilns Online Kilns Online
More resources for kiln buying, including links and product information.

Special Tools, Special Care
by Kristina Logan
Though often overlooked and overworked, your hands may well be the most valuable tools you'll ever own.

Struggling With String
Silk, Nylon, Struggling with String, Monofilament, Nymo, Tiger Tail, Cord, Kevlar, Coated Wire... Read on. (From our friends at About.com)

Tool & Supply Search
Looking for tools or supplies? Check out our handy searchable database of suppliers to find what you need.

Product News & Highlights
A wealth of information on new tools and equipment from the past twelve months is available online!

Getting Started Metalsmithing
An introduction to some of the tools and materials of metalsmithing. (From our friends at About.com)

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