Wire wrapping is a fun, creative process that lets you create a unique piece of jewelry. It requires patience, skill, and precision – but it has never been easier with Xuron® tools! In this blog post, we will discuss the different Xuron® tools for wire wrapping and give some tips on which ones work best and how to use them to easily produce beautiful pieces!
What Tools Do You Need to Wire Wrap?
To get started, you will need a few basic tools. These include flat-nose and bent-nose pliers, as well as flush cutters for soft wire. Read on to learn more about each of these tools.
Essential Xuron® Tools for Wire Wrapping
450BN Bent TweezerNose™ Pliers
The 450BN Bent TweezerNose™ Pliers tips are bent at a 45° angle to provide the best sight lines when working in tight areas or handling small objects. Its blades are perfectly aligned and strong enough for forming and bending.
485FN Flat-Nose Pliers
The Xuron® 485FN Flat-Nose Pliers are similar to the Chain-Nose but with a wider, flat jaw. It allows you to apply more force over a wider area. Use the 485FN for bending and finishing.
410 Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters
Xuron® Model 410 Micro-Shear Flush Cutters are perfect for cutting soft wire up to 18 AWG (1mm), making them ideal when working with flexible stranded bead or craft wire and German-style wire used for jewelry making. The Model 410 provides a clean, flush cut every time with its precision-ground jaws.
Learn more about the variety of flush cutters we manufacture and how to choose your best option here: Micro-Shear® Flush Cutters FAQ
I just love my Xuron needle nose pliers. I have two pairs and I have the Xuron cutters as well. Couldn’t do without them. If they eventually break, they will immediately be replaced with the same ones.
Jacqueline, thank you so very much! The needle nose are one of my favorites!
I absolutely love all my Xuron tools. I learned about them from Beadshop.com. They make hard jobs easy and a breeze. I always recommend them to anyone starting out with jewelry making or other intricate crafting projects.
Thank you for your kind words, Lorraine and for recommending our tools to others. Beadshop.com is a great resource – I love them!
I love Xuron! They replaced my flush cutters no questions asked!
Thank you, Veronica. We appreciat you using our tools!
Best for ChainMaille! I love mine
Thank you, Lisa! Happy mailling!
I have used Xuron pliers for years and love the quality, ease of use and comfort when gripping. I recommend them to students in classes that I’ve taught and any other hobbyists who are looking for quality and durability. Thanks, Xuron, for making my craft even more enjoyable!
Thank you, Susan. We are so grateful for your support and kind words!
I can’t live without my Xuron tools. They are light but mighty. I learned about them from Nealay Patel from Silver Silk. He was using the cutters and showing how the wire wouldn’t fling away. I was sold. Then he showed the crimping pliers. I haven’t turned back since then. Thank you for the great tools Xuron!!
Thank you! Nealey Patel is wonderful, isn’t he!
I have been fortunate enough to use Xuron tools for a few years now. They were quite difficult to source locally (I’m in Australia) but it was worth the hunt.
Thank you so much for taking the time to find them!