Tool used to make 1/16 in and 3/32 in holes. It allows to easily pierce soft metals of a caliber of up to 24. It is also possible to pierce leather sheets. The tool is very easy to use : put the material inside of one of the jaws and turn the screw clockwise.

Tool used to make stitches, essentially used in the technique named after it. The crochet hook looks like a needle that has a notch at one of its ends. This notch holds the wires. The hooks are of different sizes. This set has aluminum crochet hooks which each have a notch of 2.5 to 5 mm. This tool can be used with different kind of threads and wires such as copper, cotton, hemp, ribbon and wool. You can also thread beads with it.

Absorbing paper used to protect gold or silver pieces from tarnishing. It is a non toxic paper and it does not leave residues. Store it with untarnished gold or silver pieces in a hermetical container.

Tool used when forging, hammering and shaping metals. This tool consists of a flat face and tips to its edges. One of the tips is conical while the other has a right angle. Use the tip and the hollow part next to the base to make curves and right angles. Its smooth surfaces are perfect to hammer metal wires made of aluminum, copper, brass or precious metals.

Shoemaking tool used to pierce leather. This tool has a handle and a metal frayed rod. It is generally used to position the knots when assembling traditional fresh water pearls. However, it remains less performing than the knotter tool. It is also very useful to undo knots, to free a clogged bead’s hole, to apply a drop of glue, to pierce a ribbon or for anything that requires a sharp tool.

Rigid one inch round plastic headed pins. Ideally used to pin an ongoing project to a support.

Tool used to hammer and forge metal wires made of aluminum, copper, brass and precious metals. It’s made of a metal head and has a flat face and a round or pointy peen. The surfaces determine the texture and finish of the hammered element. The face of the hammer flat hammers, whereas the round peen textures the metal by making small cavities. The sharp peen allows making grooves in the metal. The wooden handle softens the choc and is built so that the hand is positioned at the exact spot of the center of percussion, which optimizes the hammer’s use. Use it on an anvil or a bunch of steel as a hammering surface.

Tool that has a handle and two interchangeable diamond file tips of various sizes. It cleans, regularize or widen beads. Battery operated, it’s faster than the manual one and is particularly effective with organic beads such as pearl, seashell, coral and wood. Submerging the bead in a recipient filled with water during filing is recommended to prevent the beads from overheating. Replacement tips are sold separately.

Diamond tip that cleans, regularize and or widen beads’ holes such as fresh water pearls, seashells, corals, wood, metal, resin, glass and plastic. This tip is used as a replacement tip for electric or manual bead reamers.

Small stainless steel spring used to block strings of an on-going project and thus avoid loosing beads. It has two loops at its ends. To open it, pinch the loops one against the other, this will open the spring and enable an easy threading of strings. It can withstand up to ten strings. This small tool is very useful for multiple row creations and to fix strings from on-going projects that you have to put aside for a while. Ideal for flexible strings, it also works with nylon coated steel string and metal wires.

Small mat that is usually used as a working surface. Made from a durable foam and washer safe it’s mainly used to prevent beads from rolling everywhere. It can also be used as a cushiony hand rest when threading.

Small plastic tray with edges, ideal to put your beads in without losing them. It doubles as a working surface.

Tool that enable a rapid threading of a great amount of small beads on a string. Simply pour the beads to thread in the bowl and pivot the bowl on its base using the central rod. Threading is easily done thanks to the curved needle that follows the loader’s curves. Simply insert a string in the needle then insert the needle in the moving loader. This tool is one of the best to thread seed beads of the same diameter without any specific sequences.

Soft plastics bobbins that are used with the Kumihimo braiding disc. They block strings and allow for an equal tension on each of them. Lift the flexible part of the bobbin and wrap the string in the middle, then replace the part you just lifted so it can hold the string in place. These bobbins are essential to prevent your strings from knotting together. They are also great to store any kind of strings. They are available in packages of eight medium size bobbins of 5.8 cm of diameter.

Pliers with pointy tips used to bend, squeeze, grab, hold and open rings. It is essential in any starting kit.

Tool used to hammer and forge metal wires such as aluminum, cooper, brass and precious metals. This hammer has a metallic flat head comprised of a flat face and a chiseled end. The surfaces are what determine the texture and the finish of the hammered element. The hammer’s face is used to flatten surfaces whereas the chiseled end helps to make grooves in the metal. The wooden handle dampens the choc. Use this tool on an anvil or a metalworking block.

The comfort-grip handle pliers work like standard pliers. However, their handles have been customized to allow a more comfortable grip. These are flat and they fit really well in the palms of your hand. Their outer surface is textured thus providing a better grip on the handles so that they remain steady while you are using them. Also the extremities near the mobile joint are equipped with a comfortable edge that serves as a thumb/index rest.

Flat craft paint brush that measures 15 cm. The handle of the brush is hollow and the brush's head measures 2 cm and is made from synthetic fibres.     

Pliers used to crush crimping beads of a diameter of 1.3 to 1.5 mm. Use them in two steps for a more solid, subtle and comfortable result, as these beads are curvier.

Pliers used to crush crimping beads of a diameter of 2.5 to 4 mm. Use them in two steps for a more solid, subtle and comfortable result, as these beads are curvier.

Pliers used to crush crimping beads of a diameter of 1.8 to 2 mm. Use them in two steps for a more solid, subtle and comfortable result, as these beads are curvier. They can also be used for beads with a diameter of 2.5 mm. However, the macro pliers are better suited to that task and more effective.

Long tweezers with pointy arms. They are mainly used to take hold of objects. The tweezers’ reversed pressure enables them to hold objects without having to exert any type of pressure or even hold it in our hands. Thus, it’s useful when trying to keep together elements that are going to be glued together, when welding (jewelery) and when picking up small objects such as rings, strings or when dislodging a string stuck in a weaving piece.

Flexible stainless steel needle with a central eye that is compatible with strings of any diameter. User friendly, both ends of this needle are hard and sharp. The curved end on one side makes it the ideal tool to use with the beads loader as the curved end of the needle will follow the loader’s curve and facilitate the threading of small pearls.

Very useful pliers that can be used as second chain nose pliers. With their sharp curved nose they allow for meticulous projects. They are mostly used to open and close jump rings and for chain mail projects.

Pliers used to cut through strings made of steel and covered of nylon, copper strings, silver string, fishing line and eye pins or straight head pins. Pliers of various alloys and sizes exist. It is important to pay attention to these characteristics as some pliers may be damaged by the kind of string being used notably by the memory wire or a string of a caliber that is too big.

A pipette is a small tube used to collect and measure liquids. Pipettes can be made of glass or flexible plastic. Some are graduated to measure liquid. For jewelry making, pipettes are used to collect liquids such as casting resin and paint. The pipette also helps when pouring liquids in accessories that are hollow. Depending on the material with which it was used, the pipette can be cleaned then reused. For example, a pipette that was used with casting resin can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol whereas a pipette used with Pebeo Prisme Fantasy paint can be cleaned with mineral spirit.

The economic pliers have the same functions as the ergonomic pliers but the handles are thinner and can be less comfortable after a couple of hours of consecutive work.

Electronic tool used to measure beads, stones and any other small objects. It is equipped with two flat tips. The object to be measured is placed in between the two tips. It measures up to a hundredth of a millimeter and displays it on its screen. The electronic caliper uses the metrical system but also offers imperial measurements. It has a maximum capacity of 10 cm. The electronic caliper offers a faster and easier reading than a manual caliper.

Sharp pliers that have the shape of end cutter pliers, which is why it shares the same name. The pliers’ blades open perpendicularly towards the hands, which enables a more precise cut. Some are slanted and others are thinner on one side to allow for a more precise cut. They are used to cut through steel strings covered with nylon, copper strings, aluminum strings, silver string, fishing line, eye pins or straight head pins. Do not use these with memory wire.

Ergonomic pliers have the same functions as economic pliers but they have ergonomic handles designed by specialists. They allow for a better comfort when working and thus avoid the risk of tendinitis. After a couple of hours of consecutive work the difference in terms of comfort can be felt.

Calibrated conical tool that can measure rings, shape them into the right size or hammer them if needed. Ideally used with soft metals such as aluminum and copper.

Multifunctional tool that combines the flat and cutter pliers in one handy tool. This tool shapes, bends, grabs, holds and even cuts strings. Use both of the flat arms to manipulate the strings and then cut them with the sharp part located in the middle of the pliers. These pliers are suited to work with soft metal strings such as copper, aluminum or silver.

Pliers that combine the flat and round nose pliers in one handy tool. Indeed one arm is flat while the other is round. These pliers are mainly used to curve strings without making a hollow scratch on the exterior part of the curve, which would happen with traditional round nose pliers. These pliers are suited to work with soft metal wires such as copper, aluminum or silver.

Pliers used with metal wires such as copper, aluminum and brass. Thanks to their nylon covered jaw, they can easily work with copper and aluminum without damaging the color or scratching the wires. They also smooth wires before shaping them. They offer a good grip but are not recommended for precision work.

Flexible stainless steel needle with a central eye that allows for strings of any diameter. User friendly, both ends being hard and sharp, it can be used on either side, which makes it an ideal tool to weave or to thread beads.

Pliers used to cut short strings with more precision than regular cutter pliers. Indeed, since the blades are flat on one side, they cut the string without leaving any frayed edge. Just hold the flat side oriented in the direction of the desired section. Moreover, their pointy end allows them to cut pieces of strings that are hard to reach. It is used to cut through any kind of string. However, it is unwise to use it with the memory wire because it could alter the sharpness of the blades.

Working area used to design the layout of beads and the color schemes. This tool allows you to visualize the positioning of the beads while at the same time enabling you to know the jewelry piece’s measurements. The bead board also has compartments to put beads and finishing products.

Pliers used to make curves or large eyelets with metal wires without damaging their surface. Equipped with a half-round nose arm and a flat arm covered with a protective nylon coat. The nylon-covered edges allow working with metal wires such as copper, aluminum or silver without leaving scratches or indentations.

Tool that includes a holed plate and a set of round pegs of various diameters. It allows the making of metal wire pieces of regular or assorted shape, mesh craft, connectors etc. This tool is especially useful to reproduce and maintain symmetry in the making of jewelry (earring for example). Use it with metal wires like copper, aluminum, silver of any caliber of your choice.

Tool that facilitates and accelerates opening and closing jump rings. Insert it on your index or middle finger and slide in the jump ring in the appropriate slot depending on the thickness of the ring. Open or close with a torsion of your wrist. Openings of various sizes enable the insertion of rings of various sizes. It’s highly important to use this tool with chain nose pliers in your other hand.

Tool that has a handle, a sharp metal tip and a mobile guide that position the knot as close as possible to the threaded bead. As its name indicates, this tool facilitates regularizes and quickens the process of knotting.

Tool used to braid. It helps with flat braiding and tubular braiding with 8 or more strands, which is harder to make with only our hands. It consists of one disc with split edges that are numbered. To achieve the braiding, cross the strings by moving them from one split to the other, following the user manual. The braiding can be done with different types of wires or thread such as copper, cotton, nylon, leather and wool. The end results are limitless. Indeed, the size and kind of wire, the number of wires used, the color and the disposition of the wires on the disc are all factors that multiply the braiding possibilities when using the Kumihimo disc.

Tool made of a metal base. The base has two separating springs and two thumbscrews. The screws are each inserted in a wooden bobbin that has a nail that stretches the chain’s strings. The chain is made from the rows of strings that guide and support the weaving. The weft is made of the intertwining of the chain’s strings and the weft thread that constitutes the weaving. This tool is used to make regular and flat weaving. It is ideal to make large simple patterned bracelet.

Tool that has a magnifying glass that facilitates working with small objects or making minute projects such as weaving or threading small pearls. Some have a foot base to put them on a table whereas others can are worn around the neck and rest on the chest. In both cases your hands are free to work on your jewelry piece.

Tool that has a handle and three interchangeable diamond file tips of various sizes. It cleans, regularize or widen organic beads such as pearl, seashell, coral and wood. Replacement tips are sold separately.

Tool used to measure beads, stones and any other small objects. It is equipped with two flat tips. The object to be measured is placed in between the two tips. The fixed part indicates where to take the measure whereas the sliding part is calibrated and serves as a ruler. This caliper uses the metrical system but also offers imperial measurements. It has a maximum capacity of 10 cm. The indentation on its inferior part allows to measure up to a tenth of a millimeter. However this reading is more complicated and requires a little bit of practice.

Tubular tool that enables circular knitting and makes knitted tubes. It includes a knitting needle that has a notch and a hollow cylinder equipped with 4 hooks. While knitting, the string is moved by the needle and successively winds around the four hooks. The knitted thread thus falls down slowly in the middle of the knitting tool up until the desired length. It can be used with flexible cords such as cotton, silk, wool and copper. To vary the results, it is possible to thread beads on the string and to incorporate it to the knitting tool or to insert beads in the middle of the knitting tool. The word spool refers to the technique called spool knitting and also designates the tool that is used.

Robust pliers that can cut almost effortlessly very strong strings thanks to its crossing blades. Very good quality pliers that are used to cut soft metal strings such as copper strings or though strings such as steel and titanium. They are essential when cutting memory wire or large mesh chain. However, these pliers are not precision tools.

Metal disks and rods of different diameters. Insert them in a holed plate to work metal wires into pieces of regular and assorted shapes, mesh craft, connectors etc. Use them with flexible metal wires such as copper, aluminum and silver of any caliber of your liking. This set of jig pegs has 30 pieces and should be used with the Thing-a-ma-jig plate.

Pieces of metal that are used to stamp surfaces. Different models and shapes are available such as animals, cartoons and alphabetical letter. Place the engraved part on the surface to stamp to personalize your jewelry. Use it with a hammer and a steel bench block on different materials such as soft metals, clay, wood, leather etc.

Tool used to stamp. The brass head weighs 1 Lb which allows the stamp to be hit in a single motion with great force. It also decreases the chances of bounce backs or incomplete impressions. Use it with metal stamps and an anvil.

Small handle that allows you to make standard twists with metal wire. You can even make them with 5 different wires! Use your twisted wires to add a refined touch to your mesh crafts or your other projects. Use it with metal wires such as copper, aluminum or silver, and use a caliber equal to or lower than 16.

Tool used to hammer and forge metal wires made from aluminum, copper, brass and other precious metals. This hammer has two nylon covered flat heads, which minimizes scratches on the hammered surface. Use it on an anvil or on a steel bench block. Unlike the Teflon headed hammer, the head of this hammer will be less likely to scratch. Great tool for finishing touches, use it on an anvil or on a steel bench block.

Nylon tips used to replace flat nylon jaw pliers’ tips when they are too used up.

Mineral spirit is an odourless solvent that allows to clean tools that were used to apply oil paint, varnish or other mediums such as Pebeo Prisme Fantasy paint. Mineral spirit is transparent but can change color with time without affecting its efficiency. Mineral spirit can also be used to dilute paint colors. It is also a great alternative to turpentine.

Tool used to make loops in a jiffy. These pliers allow to make loop and then cut the excess metal wire in three easy steps. It allows to easily make charms and eye-pins of various personalized lengths. The loops thus created are all of equal dimension. Use it with metal wires that have a caliber between 18 and 26.

Tool used to make oval coiling wires. This oval rings maker has three oval mandrels of various sizes. The chosen mandrels and metal wire are fixed to the support. With simple rotation movements, the metal wire wraps around the mandrel and creates a spring. Cut the spring to obtain oval rings. Use it with flexible metal wire such as copper, aluminum or silver.

Set that includes a pair of sharp edge pliers, one round nose and one flat nose pliers. A perfect starter kit.

Mixture in which you dip your pliers, whether round or flat, to coat them with a protective film. Once dry, the mixture solidifies and forms a rubbery coat. This protective coat covers the edges of the pliers to reduce pressure marks, skid marks and scratches on the metal wires, due to manipulation. This film is not harmful to your pliers. Since it’s not permanent, you can simply peel it off to remove it and dip it again to renew the process. Do not use it with cutter pliers.

Tool that measures the ring size of fingers. Several rings hang from a key-chain like wire. The rings are graded in half point increments to make measures more accurate. Several ring sizers are used to take measures. Some are very thin to measure thinly made rings and others are thicker for thicker rings such as ring bands or signet rings.

Multifunctional tool which accelerates your production. These pliers allow you to shape, manipulate, curve and even cut wires. Use both of the round arms to curve wires and cut them with the sharp part of the pliers that is located at the pliers’ center. They are suited to any projects made with soft metal wires such as copper, aluminum or silver.

Pliers used to shape curves, loops or eyelets with metal wires without damaging their surface. These pliers are equipped with one rounded branch and one flat branch covered with a protective layer of nylon.The nylon covered tip allow to work metal wires such as aluminum or silver without leaving any marks or scratches.

Versatile pliers used to make curves or large eyelets with metal wires without damaging their surface. Equipped with a round nose arm and a flat arm covered with a protective nylon coat. The nylon-covered edges allow working with soft metal wires such as copper, aluminum or silver without leaving scratches or indentations.

Round pliers that make loops without leaving traces on the strings. Their nylon tips prevent scratches on metal strings. These pliers are ideally used for strings of a big caliber such as 18 or 16. Replacement tips are included in the package.

Nylon tips used to replace round nylon jaw pliers’ tips when they are too used up.

Pliers with a jaw that ends in a conical shape. It is mostly used to work with metal string of copper, aluminum, eye pins, straight head pins, loops and figure 8 shape mesh or any other curved shape. These pliers are essential in a starting kit as are the chain nose and the cutter pliers.

Pliers with a jaw that has two rounded arms of different sizes. These pliers are mostly used to work with metal wires such as aluminum and silver, to make eyelets, bows, 8 shaped links or any other curved shape.

Tool doted with 2 mandrels with handles of different diameters and an anchoring base. This tool is used to make metal coiling wires that you can incorporate in your creations. You can also cut these springs to make your own round rings, of the color or shape of your choosing. Use it with metal wires whether copper, aluminum or silver of any caliber.

Cutting tool, which has two pivoted crossed blades. Use them with soft materials such as paper, feathers, ribbons, nylon thread, sewing thread, cotton threads and leather.

This tool allows to easily pick-up small beads. The shovel is equipped with a rectangular part that has sides and a small handle. It measures 8,5 X 4 cm.

Liquid agent used to clean dirt and oxidation on the surface of silver or gold pieces. Simply spread some with a rag or simply let the piece soak for a couple of seconds in the cleaning agent.

The Slim Nose Pliers features a thinner width than standard tools for precision work.

Liquid cleaning agent that cleans impurities, dust and rust on gold, silver and brushed metal surfaces. Just spray a small amount of the agent on the surface to clean and scrub it gently with a rag.

Tool made of two Plexiglas plates linked by nails. This will allow you to create beautiful regular metal wires spirals. Use it with wires of calibers between 20 and 28.

Pliers designed to facilitate the insertion of elements in split rings. Split rings or split endless rings look like small springs, which is why it is hard to open them. These pliers have a hooked nose, which enables you while using one hand, to create a space in the ring’s spring and insert elements with your other hand.

Tool that has 6 mandrels of various shapes and diameters. It is used to make metal wire springs and also rings of the color and shape of your choosing. It’s various rods allow you to make round tubes of three different diameters and other shapes; square, triangular or rectangular. Use it with metal wires such as copper, aluminum and silver.

Versatile pliers. They are mostly used to close connectors in a “U” shape and to open and close jump rings. Thanks to their large flat nose, they can hold and keep objects stable without deforming or twisting them.

Tape specially used for stamping. Ideal for letter shape metal stamps, it allows writing straight and accurate. This adhesive can be easily removed without leaving traces.

Third hand or helping hand, this tool has two crocodile clips which hold objects and allow hands to be free, thus to work freely. The stand has several joints that can modify the alignment of several of its elements. This stand is very useful for tasks such as painting a small object, collages, welding or assembling.

Steel bench block made of polished surfaces with square angles. These surfaces are perfect to hammer flat metal wires such as aluminum, copper, brass and other precious metals.

Small sticker tags that are very useful to identify jewelry. Their round surface allows for a short description to be written on it. To use them just fold both surfaces one towards the other around the piece of jewelry.

Small working surface that prevents small pieces such as crimp beads and seed beads from rolling everywhere. This rubber mat can be washed with water.

Tool used to hammer and forge metal strings made from aluminum, copper, brass and other precious metals. This hammer has two teflon covered flat heads, which minimizes scratches on the hammered surface. Use it on an anvil or on a steel bench block. Unlike the nylon covered hammer, this hammer is less likely to absorb shocks which allows for a more honest hammering. Use mostly to shape. use it on an anvil or on a steel bench block.

Teflon tips used as replacement for teflon hammer tips when they are too used up.

Tool used to hammer metal wires and obtain different textures. It is equipped with two textured ends that imprint patterns in metal wires when hammered. One side makes a polka dot pattern while the other makes a lined beveled pattern. Ideally, use it with soft metal wires such as aluminum. A wire of bigger caliber offers a better rendering of the pattern.

Tool used to hammer metal wires and obtain different textures. It is made with two textured ends that imprint patterns in metal wires when hammered. One side allows for a squared pattern and the other a lined/ribbed pattern. Use it with soft metal wires like aluminum. A wire of bigger caliber offers a better rendering of the pattern.

Additional replacement ends for the battery operated Thread Zap II tool.

The Thread Zap II tool is a precision tool used to burn string ends. It consists of a thin extremity made from a metal string that vehicles heat when we press on a button. The heat then burns the string and cuts it. Its thin end allows for an even cut on strings, near the knot for example, where the scissors cannot reach. The thread burner tool can be used with different types of strings, such as silk strings, cotton strings and nylon strings (WildFire, K.O., FireLine, etc.). It is often used to finish a seed bead weaving as it hides the string ends. The extremity of the tool is fragile, which is why it is recommended to avoid putting pressure on the end and to put the cap back on between each use. Additional ends are sold separately. This tool functions using AA batteries that are not included in the package.

Wax for strings of low caliber, notably weaving strings. The wax prevents the strings from fraying. It is also used to facilitate threading and prevent any knots from forming. This non-greasy wax is very effective on strings made of silk, nylon, cotton, linen and delicate metal stings. Simply slide the strings on the wax and remove any excess by sliding the strings between fingers.

Small triangular trays ideal to put small seed beads. The angled sides facilitate picking up beads and the tip of the triangle doubles as a spout when it’s time to pour back the beads in their storing bin.

Long narrow sharp tweezers with spring. It allows to pinch and pick up small objects such as loose stones pearls. It can also be used to dislodge strings that are stuck in a weaving piece or to hold a small element on which glue is being applied. This tool is also equipped with a shovel to easily pick up small beads that can slip through your fingers, which is why it’s also called tweezers with shovel.

Needle made from a twisted wire, which loops at the end, enabling the insertion of a string. Thinner and more flexible than other needles, this one is ideal to use when threading strings through beads with a narrow hole such as fresh water pearls and seashells, corals and other gems.

Metal disks and rods of different diameters. Insert them in a holed plate to work metal wires into pieces of regular and assorted shapes, mesh craft, connectors etc. Use them with flexible metal wires such as copper, aluminum and silver of any caliber of your liking. This set of jig pegs contains 6 pieces and should be used with the WigJig Delphi, Cyclop et Centaur.

Metal disks and rods of different diameters. Insert them in a holed plate to work metal wires into pieces of regular and assorted shapes, mesh craft, connectors etc. Use them with flexible metal wires such as copper, aluminum and silver of any caliber of your liking. This set of jig pegs contains 6 pieces and should be used with the WigJig Olympus Lite and Electra plates.

Tool that helps create beautiful even spirals made from metal wires. Use it with flexible wires that have a caliber of 28 to 20 such as copper, aluminum and silver. Do not use this tool with half-hard or hard wires.

Pliers especially designed to make loops and regular eyelets. They have a conical part and a hollow part and they can curve strings with very little pressure. Thanks to its concave part, the string is automatically curved onto the round part. They facilitate, improve and accelerate the formation of simple or double eyelets. They are especially effective to make eyelets on memory wire, this wire being more difficult to curve with round nose pliers.

Tool that has a concave edge that rounds or softens the edge of a metal wire. Simply place the edge of the wire in the cup bur and turn the tool while maintaining pressure against the wire to file its end. It is very useful to make crafty earring hooks. Use it with metal wires made of copper, aluminum or silver of a caliber equal or lower than 16.