[Jewelry making - Article 00044] - Re: [Orchid] Pliers

[Irene C White aka Rene]

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    Dolphin, I like Hauser and Miller for almost all of my metal needs. 
    I am not at home currently but if you check the archives i think the
    number is listed there.  I like to use linstrom pliers curved chain
    nose and round nose they are expensive but they work the best.  I
    have tried multiple brands.  I have another round nose pliers that I
    bought at my local bead shop, it is made in Germany and is a close
    second to my lindstrom round nose, I have no clue to its brand.  The
    other thing you may want to explore is what is your time worth to
    you.  I find prefabricated head and eye pins work well for me.  I
    made my own for a while but the time savings in using a ready to go
    eye/head pin is worth the extra cost.  Metalliferous in NYC has
    excellent quality eye/head pins in the gage I like to work in. 
    Another nice reference is the video and book by Kate Drew Wilkenson 
    Basic wire work for bead jewelry, even if you have bead working for a
    while there are techniques and suggestions to help in making ones
    work look more professional and finished.  Usual disclaimer applies
    here...just an extraordinarily satisfied user. 

Rene 
magpiesnest AT earthlink.net

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