How to choose right jewellery making tools AND SAVE MONEY. Overview for beginners.

Overview of essential jewellery making supplies and tools and how to save money by avoiding buying unnecessary, overpriced or poor quality tools and supplies. I am making jewellery for over 12 years and share in this video my personal experience.
Essential Supplies:
- Beading Matt - Soft Flocking Matt BeadSmith® Bead Mat Super Soft Large Size Prevent Beads from Rolling * best prices on e-bay and Temu
- Beading boards for necklaces and bracelets - can be found on Temu for good price around - £1.0 - £1.5;
Pliers good brands: BeadSmith and Beadalon
!!! BE SURE TO CHECK THE SIZE OF PLIERS' HANLES!!!
I mentioned below pliers with average handle sizes.
There are available pliers with small handle sizes - may be sutable for people with small hands, just check before buying.
Round nose pliers: example: Beadsmith Super Fine Round Nose Pliers - on e-bay
Chain Nose Pliers: example: BeadSmith® PL700 Slim Line Series Chain Nose Pliers with Spring on e-bay
- Fine flash cutters (nippers for thin copper and sterling silver wire /findings up to 0.6 mm diameter)
"Premium Carbon Steel Diagonal Pliers: Cut Electrical Wires with Ease" - On Temu
- Flash Cutters for soft copper wire up to 1.0 mm on e-bay: "BeadSmith® Economy Flush Cutter Pliers for Thin Gauge Wire * Tools" www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3733237579...
-Flash cutters for thicker wire "BeadSmith® Economy Flush Wire Knot Cutter Pliers Tool Up to 16 Gauge Soft Wire" on e-bay: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3733237429...
Heavy duty stainless still /memory wire cutters

[@petermichael4000]

Hi Elena, thank you for shearing. Very useful information. Thank you for advice on where and what to buy at the best value for money. I struggle to find good cutters.😊

[@ellystones]

Thank you
Elena

[@ellystones]

Please share your experiences with jewellery making tools/supplies. I am always on the look for strong small flash cutters as they wear off quickly.

[@petermichael4000]

The same here

[@ellystones]

It is very important to chose pliers and cutters which are comfortable for your hand. There is a variety of pliers with VERY SMALL handles. I bought ones in error and unable to use them. This type of pliers may work for people with small hands. My hands are size L (gloves) and I was unable to use these small pliers such as mini-pliers - around 10 cm whole toll. The Pliers I use are 13 cm and handles length around 8 cm.

[@petermichael4000]

Thank you for pointing it out I have big hands

[@ellystones]

I am glad you found it helpfu