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Our Awesome Weekend Of Beads – Chapter 2

October 15, 2014 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

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Chapter 2 of Our Awesome Weekend of Beads

There are a lot of things I like about a trade show but one of the most enjoyable is having the opportunity to meet new people and catch up with old friends. Yes, we’re all there to do business but the importance of the social component cannot be underestimated.

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Filed Under: Beading, Wire Art Tagged With: bead crimping, bead weaving, Beading, Chainmaille, Cutters, jewelry, Jewelry Making, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Scissors, wire, Wire Art, Xuron Tools

Our Awesome Weekend of Beads, Chapter 1

September 7, 2014 by Abby Robey 1 Comment

We’ve all heard the phrase, “its what’s on the inside that counts”.  I’m here to remind you how  true this is and the Philadelphia Convention Center is a great example – it’s not pretty on the outside, but inside you find a world of things sparkling, colorful, unique and fun.
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Filed Under: Beading Tagged With: bead weaving, Beading, beads, Chainmaille, Cutters, Hand Tools, jewelry, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, Pliers, Scissors, stringing, Trade Show, wire cutting, wire snips, Wire Wrapping, Xuron Tools

A Beginners Attempt At Right Angle Bead Weaving

July 10, 2014 by Abby Robey 2 Comments

The "almost" finished product.

Bead weaving always seemed a bit out of my league — too complicated, beads too small, I don’t have the patience…. the list goes on.   When my friend, Traci Otte, told me that one of her designs was going to be featured in the July 2014 issue of  Bead Style magazine and, that it incorporated saucer beads (larger than seed beads), I decided this would be a perfect first project for me.

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Filed Under: Beading Tagged With: bead weaving, Beading, Fireline®, Hand Tools, Pliers, right angle weave, Saucer Beads, Scissors, Seed Beads, xuron, Xuron Tools

Wire Retaining Clip Keeps Your Workspace Neater

February 25, 2014 by Abby Robey Leave a Comment

Wire, wire, wire.  If you love working with wire but don’t love those tiny cut-off bits that litter your workspace, we have just the solution.  Xuron®’s Model 9100F Oval Head Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter comes equipped with a magic “wire retaining clip” that holds cut-off wire pieces.

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Filed Under: Beading, Wire Art Tagged With: Beading, Chainmaille, Cutters, Hand Tools, jewelry, Jewelry Making, Micro-Shear® Flush Cutter, wire, Wire Art, Xuron Tools

How To Use Bent Nose Pliers For Jewelry Construction

September 28, 2012 by Ashley Bunting 1 Comment

How to use bent nose pliers in jewelry making.

If you’re looking for a versatile tool that can help you with various jewelry-making tasks, the Xuron® 450BN Bent Nose Pliers are a great option. These pliers have tips bent at a 450° angle, making them ideal for opening and closing jump rings with your hands in a comfortable position. They’re also great for making closed-wrapped loops, working in tight areas, or handling small objects. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced jewelry maker, bent nose pliers are an essential tool to have in your collection.

In the short video below, we’ll show you how to use the 450BN to make closed-wrapped loops, how to attach the loop to your chain directly or with a jump ring, and how to easily open and close jump rings.

Note that although the beginning of the video is not well-lit, after the introduction (at about the 27-second mark), the camera points directly at the work area, and the lighting is immediately better.

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Filed Under: Beading, Jewelry Making Tagged With: 450BN

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