How to Use the One Step Wire Looping Pliers from BeadSmith
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- beadaholique.com/collections/... - In this video, see how quick and easy it can be to create simple wire loops with the new one step wire looping pliers from BeadSmith. This video demonstrates the original 1-Step Looper which creates 1.5mm loops, but these instructions also apply to the 1-Step Big Looper for creating 3mm loops.
Designer: Megan Milliken
You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
The Beadsmith 1-Step Looper Pliers - Create Eye Pins, Bend & Trim Wire!
SKU: XTL-5030
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Vintaj Special Edition 1-Step Looper Pliers - Create Eye Pins, Bend & Trim Wire!
SKU: XTL-5031
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The Beadsmith 1-Step Big Looper Plier, Makes 3mm Loops With 26-18 Gauge Wire
SKU: XTL-5033
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I have the 1.5mm one and like what others have commented, it tends to leave too much space between the bead and loop. To fix that, I bent the rules a bit and pushed the bead forward just a tad farther than what is shown, to the spot just before the pliers starts bending the wire to make the loop. It did the trick. You have to play around with it to know how close you can get without the bead breaking. I just made a necklace and bracelet doing it this way without breaking one bead and I'm pleased with the final product.
Thanks for the tip, I'll try that! 👀
I definitely need this!! I hate making wire loops because they never look the same. This is going on my list!
Are you still using them?
Ok, so, I saw these in "Michael's" the other day and looked up this video to show a friend.
I do not do much jewelry making so I wouldn't have an immediate use for this, but it is awesome, and does so much in a single actuation, that I would love to buy one just-because.
But then as we were teasing back and forth it dawned on me that a version of these made for 12 and 10 gauge copper would be AMAZING for electricians !!!!
Seriously, a tool to make the loop to screw a wire to a fixture?
THIS I would pay for!
Immediately!
As soon as I watched this video I went out and bought one. NO MORE SORE FINGERS!!!! I'm so excited. My husband couldn't believe that I was making the loops by hand.
Wow! I was so excited when I saw this new tool. Just ordered mine!
WOW now my loops will be uniform and neat looking. Can't wait to get one!!!!!
Game changer! Thanks for the quick and easy to find video!!!
OK I bought this tool and I was so nervous to try it and I watched your video three times, and I did it and this tool is so fabulous. Thank you so much!
Oh that's wonderful, glad we could help Suzanne and happy you're enjoying your looper!
These definitely look useful but it looks as if the loops don't come out snug to the bead. There is some space left between the bead and base of the loop. Is there a way to push it up closer when doing it or is that as close as it's able to get?
I would (still) like to know this as well!
And me! Wanna know
@jemka4876 it's definitely not snug to the bead! I discovered this with mine and no one told me, lol. It leaves them loose and moving around! But if you move the bead any closer, you risk scratching, breaking, or chipping your bead. So I find it's best to just make loops by hand tbh
I am also having the same problem. The loops it makes are nice, but the space between the bottom of the loop and the top of the bead is just a tad too big for my tastes. I've been going through several how to videos and tutorials on using this tool, but no one seems to be addressing this particular problem, so I haven't been able to find a solution either 😔
I definitely and desperately needed this tool! I had to see how it worked first though! I can not ever make those loops look good! Thank you for the demonstration!
Got mine just now. It works pretty good.
Yes, I have also used this tool to make links. You just put the end of a wire into the tool to create an eye pin, then place your bead on the eye pin and put the loose end into the pliers to create the second loop.
I was wondering if it could make an eye pin on each side of the bead. Do you have a video showing how to do that?
@@psychedelicpython We don't have a video on doing this with the one-step looper unfortunately. The technique is the same as what we described in this old comment though, a link in this context means a bead with eye pins on both sides.
OMG thank you for posting this! I just got a pair of these used off of Amazon and the Amazon people put a huge sticker across the back of the package where the instructions are! I tried a bunch of ways but couldn't get it to work lol! So YAY you saved the day lol!
WOW!! I need one of these ASAP!
Got mine today and I have no regrets it's a must have!
This is a life saver tool!!! thanks for the video
OMG !I will be ordering this for sure !
OMG!! Gotta have it.
My favorite tool!
These pliers look to be very good.
Awesome! Thanks!
Nine years ago! What? I want this now.
I am happy to confirm that you can purchase this tool from our website. Here is a direct link: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-looper-pliers-create-eye-pins-bend-trim-wire
Omg this is a must i have been struggling trying to get my eye pins to loop and be even it was such a struggle but this is going to change the game!
I've just ordered some and it will save me so much time.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video...
No problem. Thanks for watching our TH-cam channel!
I just got a pair of these & I love them!
Glad you love them! It's great to be able to make so many loops so quickly isn't it, opens all sorts of projects that might seem too time consuming
I know this was 11 yrs ago and you probably won’t get this message but thank you so much 😊 what was once muddy Is now clear . Thank you so much
You are so very welcome! Thank you for watching.
OMG... another amazing tool that I just HAVE to have! LOL
Thanks a million!
This tool is super quick and easy, but does take a bit of practice. The more that I've played with it, the better my loops look. Sometimes they do end just a little open, but they're easy enough to close as I showed in the video.
I am so getting this!!! like right now!!!!!
Yes, you can use this tool to make links in that manner. You may find it helpful to place the bead on first and then loop each end. Otherwise, you can just put the plain wire in.
Thank you for sharing.
That's what we're here, glad to help!
Thank You!!
how can I eliminate the space ..it leaves too much space the beads keeps moving up and down that doesn't look right nor good
I know the gap you are talking about. To help rid that gap make sure to open the loop and when you close it, bring the end closer to the wire. This should help with the gap.
So am I right in assuming that the hoop in creates isn’t flush with the bead, unlike if you were doing manually with rounded pliers?
If it takes "fixing" after, the tool isn't worth the trouble. Glad you made this video -- saved me $$$ on this tool!
thanx so much!!
Can you put wire in and make a loop and then put a bead on and insert the other end of the wire and do the finish loop? or is it only able to do a loop at the end of a bead on a head pin?
omg... I need this in my life. What a neat supply - where have you been all my life? Damn.
The problem I have with this is the excess wire left between the bead and the loop.Any chance to get rid of it?I tried pushing a little more,but then the plier cracked the bead.I just don't like how the beads dangle on the wire.
The BeadSmith 1-Step Looper Pliers bends & trims wire between 26-18 gauge thick.
Very cool
what wire did u use for the 1.5mm one step looper?
Thank you! I bought this to make my life easier but was struggling.
Glad we could help, just let me know if you have any other questions!
Yes, it is a set diameter.
What size wire gauges will this tool accept? Thanks.
How do you avoid leaving a gap above the bead/bead stack?
there is no way to make larger loops right? is it a set inner diameter?
I so need one of these, when will you have them again??????????
Wow . Amazing. Can we use this to make aloop in the memory wire . Pls let me know. Thankyou
Unfortunately we don't recommend using this with memory wire. The stuff is just too strong, you always want to be doing your cutting with dedicated memory wire cutters so you don't damage your other tools.
OK as I am VERY new to the hand made jewellery business, this may sound like a daft question, but as the old saying goes, how can you find the answer if you don't ask the question, so, I'm asking. I see you put the bead on the wire first before you make the loop, but what do you do to the wire to stop the bead falling off the other end ?. Do you just curl it, or is there a special procedure ?.
We are using a head pin. Headpins have a rounded or flattened head that can keep a bead from slipping off. You can find our headpin selection here: www.beadaholique.com/beading-components/head-pins-eye-pins
I want one of these. My thumb gets sore from bending wire if I am doing it all day.
FYI The loop does not get real tight up against your bead.
Can I ask where I can buy the blue needle nose pliers you used to close the loop up? Thanks
sandy
Hi Sandra, those are Xuron chain nose pliers, we carry them here: www.beadaholique.com/xuron-jeweler-s-super-fine-pliers-chain-nose-flat-nose.html
omg i want this tool:) where can you buy this?
I bought one it's on it's way :)
Which size of the 1 step wire looping plier did you use in this video? 1.5mm plier or 2.25mm plier?
These are the 1.5mm. The models are color-coded; the 1.5s have those grey handle grips, the 2.25s have yellow and the 3.0s have turquoise.
I’m having a problem with the wire not being cut if it’s shorter than able to be put through the excess hole. Any tips
Thanks for watching. The pliers work best if there is wire going through the hole on the right.
Will this work on Memory Wire? I find it is so hard I am not able to do much with a regular plier and I warp the wire trying.
Hi! I would not recommend this for memory wire. Memory wire is very stiff and could damage the pliers. To finish memory wire, you could try memory wire ends which are glue-on and do not require using pliers or wire wrapping. beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=memory+wire+ends
Mine no longer is trimming the wire. What can I do to fix this or can I get a replacement? :( Super upset about it.
If you purchased the tool recently from us, please send a message to our customer service team at service@beadaholique.com. If your order is eligible, you may be able to receive a replacement. Thank you.
Yea I bought one years ago. I probably used it twice. It's cool, but considering the price, the inability to wrap the wire, and yes I like the uniform loops, but it isn't as secure as my own loops the old fashioned way with pliers.
Does the wire have to go out the hole on the other side? I don't want to waste expensive wire... just trying to make loops for the ends of my hoop earrings.
For the best results, the wire must go through both holes, as demonstrated in the video.
Can this plier really change my life? If so, I want a dozen.
I am happy to confirm they can be found here: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-looper-pliers-create-eye-pins-bend-trim-wire
this is so nice to make the same size loops every time but i hate the gap between the beads and the ends
@pickles6539, Hello, I'm planning to buy this tool as I find it will help me create neat loops because I never manage to make loops looking the same size. Having read your comment, I would like to ask you, when you say there is a gap between the bead and the end, do you mean that the bead doesn't stay steady in between the eye pin? Thank you for your help.
Would this tool be ok to use with memory wire?
Hello! Personally I would not recommend memory wire for this tool, I feel it is just too stiff and might damage the tool.
If you have a bead & then add your beadcap, there is too much space between the loop & the cap/bead using the tool. I cannot see a way to avoid this with the tool. I need to have the loop to be tight against the bead cap. Any suggestions?
One step loopers are best for making many identically sized loops when you're manufacturing a lot of the same component by hand. For detailed work where things need to be tight and flush we prefer to use wire looping pliers: th-cam.com/video/R_V2Fy1Yjm0/w-d-xo.html
@@beadaholique Thank you so much for your guidance! I had not seen that tool before, so I am going to purchase it & other items happily from your store.
@@LIFELOVER715 Always happy to help. We're big fans of those wire looping pliers and we've used them in so many videos here over the years, glad we could introduce you to them. Thanks for your purchase!
I bought the other wire looping tool and it sure is harder to use then what you make it look like. But I still try now and then...other wise I just stick to the old way.
Dear beadaholic, does this tool also work for memory wire????
Hello! I have not tested this took on memory wire so I can not say for certain. We can reach out to the manufacturer and see what they say. Good question!
Do we need different sized one step loopers?
There are two sizes of one-step looper; the standard size shown here and a big one-step looper that makes larger 3mm loops. Both can handle the same range of wire thickness. The standard model gives you a good average sized loop, that's where I'd start. If you find yourself needing to put it down often to make a lot of larger loops you can always add the big 1-step looper to your toolkit: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-big-looper-plier-makes-3mm-loops-with-26-18-gauge-wire
will this work on shorter headpins?
Yes it'll work on fairly short headpins, the pin doesn't have to be long enough to reach the hole at the opposite end, it just has to reach a little way past the edges of the cutters.
I need this but m confused which size i have to buy
It really depends on how big (or small) you want your loops to be. beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=one+step+looper I would say most people go with the 1.5mm size beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-looper-pliers-create-eye-pins-bend-trim-wire . I hope this helps
can this be used with memory wire
The one-step looper isn't designed to work with memory wire unfortunately.
What size are the wires you using here?
You can use between 18g - 26 gauge wire with these pliers. Here are more details: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-looper-pliers-create-eye-pins-bend-trim-wire
omg why dont i own these lol i need this tool
Does it come in different loopsizes?
They come in two loop sizes, 1.5mm inner diameter, and 3mm inner diameter. Here's a pair of links to both models:
beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-looper-pliers-create-eye-pins-bend-trim-wire
beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-1-step-big-looper-plier-makes-3mm-loops-with-26-18-gauge-wire
@@beadaholique Thanks,,,
We just made the BeadSmith 1-Step Looper Pliers live on our website. Just click the link for it in the video description underneath this video.
I just bought the 3mm size and so disappointed, it does not trim off the wire
Rather 'on the fence' over these, yes I do want a pair but making the loops etc makes it more personal. If I need to make tons of loops I will probably use this and never look back. But for now will stick to looping by hand.
OMG *runs to Beadaholique's webstore*
Have fun with your new pliers Jen!
Where in Canada are you located? 💝🥰
Hi! We are actually based in the US but we do ship to Canada.
What gauge wire is that?
The BeadSmith 1-Step Looper Pliers bends & trims wire between 26-18 gauge thick. The headpin that was used in this video was 21 gauge: www.beadaholique.com/c-60289-headpins-eyepins.aspx?TH-cam&
I love the looks of how the tool operates but I only work with sterling silver and that looks to waste my wire more than want to use it. 🥴
That's totally understandable.
I want to say that I broke this thing first time using it. It doesn't have instructions or limits on gauge of wire to use with. I used a thick wire for the 3mm tool....it fits the hole but the tool broke on one side. The concept is extremely great...makes a loop well as far as uniform. Made one and broke on the second. The problem is that the tool is made of brittle alloy. It should have been steel or a stronger material for this type of job it does. Everything else is quality. Built is quality. Material, no. Hope the company change the metal in the loop maker. Hope they see this. I would gladly pay $50 for one made of steel or something stronger. They cut corner on the material to churn a profit and they put a patent on it so nobody else can improve on it. Sad.
Sorry to hear about your terrible experience with your one-step looper. If you bought it from us at Beadaholique please don't hesitate to get in touch with our customer service folks, they'd like to help. You can e-mail them here: service@beadaholique.com
In the meantime we'll take a look the ones we have in stock to make sure they meet our standards.
specially for $30 plus shipping, they are neat but more than I'm willing to spend for them, just my 2 cents.
I watched the video and don't care for the 'oblong' shape of the loop - I prefer the round shape. Also, it doesn't close it completely so you still have to manipulate the wire. Myself, I use the Wire Looping Pliers which do the exact same job and give you the circular shape with uniformity, all at the same time!
They need to go back to the drawing board with this apparatus. Can’t believe after years, no improvement in it. Doesn’t make straight loops and they’re never closed.
My *only* complaint is that it’s designed for right-handers. If you’re a leftie, using it will be awkward, but probably doable.
That's really good feedback. Thank you for sharing
Makes it look to oval shaped an not close to bead.
You can now get the 1-Step Looper Pliers on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Hello, very useful and a must tool! Could you please tell me if we can use it for stainless steel wire as well. Thank you for your time and advice.
DRAG back, not DRUG back. Fix your English. You only have to learn one language and cannot get it right. No excuse for sloppy speech.
This was a good demo, but... $46 + $5 tax = $49 for a tiny tool made in China, and it doesn't even close the loop tight? Outrageous and ridiculous!
ugly, big loops. With tool you should be able to do delicate loops.