I have the the standard round bail pliers from Wubber. Bought the medium size first, then the large and, not long ago, purchased the small. I find I use them all the time and wonder how I ever got along without them.
The square or diamond shaped earring wires are very pretty and quite different - so now yet another item to put on my wish list. :)
May 17, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Willi said...
Great post and tutorials! Think I might invest in a couple of pairs of these pliers.
Cool stuff - need to check out those pliers. If for no other reason than I really like saying "Wubbers"! :)
May 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM
If I had to name just one favorite tool, I would pick the bail forming pliers by Wubbers. These are better than any mandrel because the opposing jaws of the pliers can grip the wire while forming. They are also very useful in creating all sorts - clasps, wire coils and ear wires - as shown in this past post.
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One super example is the Ambroisa Earrings tutorial by the instructor on Beadaholique. Their video tutorial shows the use of two sizes of round bail forming pliers to create some portions of the beautiful Ambroisa set (earrings above). The bail forming pliers ensures quick and consistent wire forming. The instructions are here.
Wubbers have now come out with square, oval and triangle ones! As you can see from the video tutorial, you can make square jump rings and square metal tubes from sheet metal. The design possibilities are endless.
"More Bail Forming Pliers Tutorials for Awesome Jewelry Making"
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I love their pliers. I have a triangle pair and a square pair. Couldn't afford the whole set. Getting ready to try playing with them.
May 16, 2013 at 9:29 AM
These are beautiful, I've really never done much wire wrapping! Maybe one of these days, looks so easy :)
May 16, 2013 at 10:31 AM
I have the the standard round bail pliers from Wubber. Bought the medium size first, then the large and, not long ago, purchased the small. I find I use them all the time and wonder how I ever got along without them.
The square or diamond shaped earring wires are very pretty and quite different - so now yet another item to put on my wish list. :)
May 17, 2013 at 11:18 PM
Great post and tutorials! Think I might invest in a couple of pairs of these pliers.
May 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Cool stuff - need to check out those pliers. If for no other reason than I really like saying "Wubbers"! :)
May 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM