Tools

Pliers - Cutters - Kits - Thread Zap - Crimpers - Tweezers - Misc - Reamers/Files/Awls - Scoops - Wirework - Engraving - Bead Stoppers - Looms - HOW TO ORDER - Home Page

Pliers
TL79 £22.50 A one-step looping tool which cuts and loops 18 to 26 gauge wire. See here how it works: click here
TL2 £4.95 Pliers fine-nosed chain-nose/'snipe' with flat inside faces
TL30 £4.95 Pliers curved fine-nosed chain-nose/'snipe' with flat inside faces
TL4 £4.95 Pliers round-nose
TL31 £4.95 Pliers broad flat-nosed with flat inside faces
TL33 £8.95 Pliers nylon-tipped flat-nosed (minimises damage to wire, straightens wire etc)
TL34 £1.25 Set of 2 replacement nylon tips for nylon-tipped flat-nosed pliers TL33
TL35 £6.95 Ring-maker pliers. One jaw plain, other has 3-step mandrel for making consistent-sized wire loops, jump rings, spirals etc (see also TL36)
TL6 £8.95 Split-ring pliers (purpose made tool for opening even the smallest split-rings)
TL51 £7.95 Jump-ring closing pliers with groove on each side of the jaws to hold jump rings steady while opening and closing.
TL62 £10.95 Bail-making pliers with spring. 3.5mm and 5.5mm jaws
TL63 £10.95 Bail-making pliers with spring. 6mm and 8.5mm jaws
TL66 £12.95 Needle-nose or tweezer chain nose pliers(USA made). Six separate milling operations on each pliers nose ensures the blades match in size, shape and alignment. These pliers combine the precision to pick up a human hair with the strength required for wire forming work.
PL64 £12.95 1.5mm (1/16") metal hole punch for 1.3mm rivets
Cutters
TL1 £7.95 High-quality precision cutters for soft-wires (aluminium, copper, brass, silver, gold etc) with comfortable cushioned handles and an extra thin profile: also known as 'knot cutters'
TL12 £4.50 Power-pro scissors, ideal for cutting Power-pro, Fireline, Spider wire, Wild fire etc.
TL60 £12.95 Memory-wire cutters.
TL8 £5.95 Thread Cutter Pendant - attractive 'antiqued gold' pendant with 15 extra-safe recessed cutters ('gold finish' chain 75p extra - code Z99)
TL47 £1.95 Thread snips with cap
Kits
TL54 £13.50 Compact Beader's travel kit. Contains full-size chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, wire cutters, thread snips and knotting tweezers, with a mini bead board and a plastic case to carry everything. Excellent value!
Thread Zap Cutters
TL43 £9.95 'Thread Zap II' hot-wire cutter/sealer for nylon thread (battery not included)
TL44 £3.95 Pack of 2 'Thread Zap II' replacement filament tips
Crimpers
TL3 £8.95 Crimpers, standard (with instructions) for neat and easy crimping with up to 3mm diameter crimps
TL19 £9.50 Crimpers, micro (with instructions) for neat and easy crimping with up to 2mm diameter crimps
TL23 £9.50 Crimpers - mighty (with instructions) purpose made tool for neat and easy crimping with crimps over 3mm diameter
TL59 £14.95 Bead Buddy's 1-Step Crimper (reliable, easy-to-use crimper which makes perfect crimps in just one squeeze more information)
Tweezers
TL48 £1.95 Knotting tweezers (for knotting between beads, pearls etc)
TL16 £3.25 Split-ring tweezers (basic tool for opening split-rings)
TL49 £1.50 Fibre tip tweezers with spherical indents in the tips to hold a bead securely (no more pings!). Perfect for picking up beads and parts. Smooth tips help to prevent scratches.
Miscellaneous
TL77 £7.95 EZ bracelet fastener. Really a 3-in-1 tool!This simple and efficient tool can fasten bracelets and necklaces, zip zips and button buttons. It's a handy clip bracelet fastener and jewellry aid which holds one end while fastening a bracelet or necklace without fumbling or assistance. Extends to 20" long! Special button looper end helps button buttons in a flash. See a demonstration here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8WRf54tVWY
TL38 £1.95 Jump-ring opener. Makes jump rings easy to open/close - wear it like a ring!
TL52 £16.95 Wooden bead spinner. Includes one spin and string tool and 2 spin and string hooked needles. For extra needles - see TL53.
TL53 £7.95 Pack of 5 needles for the Bead Spinner TL52
TL67 £2.95 Small sticky bead mat 3.25" X 5.5" has a sticky surface to hold your beads nd findings in place with no fear of items rolling away. The special material leaves no residue. When the mat becomes dirty/dusty, simply rinse with water and let air dry. The surface will recharge and become as sticky as new!
TL70 £0.95 Pack of 2 square washable bead mats, each measuring 8" x 8" (c. 20cm x 20cm). Super-soft, foam-like material is ideal when working with small beads.
TL76 £1.95 Mini bead board for small items or travelling! Flocked surface to prevent beads from rolling. Recessed center for holding beads and findings. 16" U-shaped channel. Measures only 4" x 6.75". Beads shown not supplied!
TL69 £7.50 Never struggle to start a peyote project again! New from Deb Moffett-Hall, Quick Start Peyote is a fast & easy way to start flat even-count or odd-count peyote projects. These 3 starter cards are precision laser cut from durable 3-layer laminate. They look like paper but work like plastic - they're sturdy enough to reuse again and again! Step-by-step instructions with color diagrams. Start with only 1st row 'up' beads! No need to alternate rows 1 & 2 . Designed for use with 11/0 Delica cylinder beads and size 11/0 seed beads. Join cards together for larger projects, odd or even count. Can also be used to start Right Angle Weave projects. Free to print, share, & teach peyote patterns online each month "a brilliant little tool....with perfectly spaced holes that function as a starter row". See Feb 2012 issue of Bead&Button magazine p. 14. Sold as 3 cards per package.
TL74 £11.95 Never struggle to start a peyote project again! New from Deb Moffett-Hall, Quick Start Peyote is a fast & easy way to start flat even-count or odd-count peyote projects. These 6 starter cards are precision laser cut from durable 3-layer laminate. They look like paper but work like plastic - they're sturdy enough to reuse again and again! Step-by-step instructions with color diagrams. Start with only 1st row 'up' beads! No need to alternate rows 1 & 2 . This is a 'combo' pack with 6 cards (2 x TL69, 2 x TL71 & 2 x TL73) designed for use with various bead sizes. Join cards together for larger projects, odd or even count. Can also be used to start Right Angle Weave projects. Free to print, share, & teach peyote patterns online each month "a brilliant little tool....with perfectly spaced holes that function as a starter row". See Feb 2012 issue of Bead&Button magazine p. 14. Sold as 6 cards per package.
TL71 £9.95 Never struggle to start a peyote project again! New from Deb Moffett-Hall, Quick Start Peyote is a fast & easy way to start flat even-count or odd-count peyote projects. These 3 starter cards are precision laser cut from durable 3-layer laminate. They look like paper but work like plastic - they're sturdy enough to reuse again and again! Step-by-step instructions with color diagrams. Start with only 1st row 'up' beads! No need to alternate rows 1 & 2 . Designed for use with 15/0 Delica cylinder beads and size 15/0 seed beads. Join cards together for larger projects, odd or even count. Can also be used to start Right Angle Weave projects. Free to print, share, & teach peyote patterns online each month "a brilliant little tool....with perfectly spaced holes that function as a starter row". See Feb 2012 issue of Bead&Button magazine p. 14. Sold as 3 cards per package.
TL72 £9.95 Never struggle to start a peyote project again! New from Deb Moffett-Hall, Quick Start Peyote is a fast & easy way to start flat even-count or odd-count peyote projects. These 3starter cards are precision laser cut from durable 3-layer laminate. They look like paper but work like plastic - they're sturdy enough to reuse again and again! Step-by-step instructions with color diagrams. Start with only 1st row 'up' beads! No need to alternate rows 1 & 2. Designed for use with 8/0 seed beads. Join cards together for larger projects, odd or even count. Can also be used to start Right Angle Weave projects. Free to print, share, & teach peyote patterns online each month "a brilliant little tool....with perfectly spaced holes that function as a starter row". See Feb 2012 issue of Bead&Button magazine p. 14. Sold as 3 cards per package.
TL73 £9.95 Never struggle to start a peyote project again! New from Deb Moffett-Hall, Quick Start Peyote is a fast & easy way to start flat even-count or odd-count peyote projects. These 3starter cards are precision laser cut from durable 3-layer laminate. They look like paper but work like plastic - they're sturdy enough to reuse again and again! Step-by-step instructions with color diagrams. Start with only 1st row 'up' beads! No need to alternate rows 1 & 2 . Designed for use with 8/0 Delica cylinder beads and size 6/0 seed beads. Join cards together for larger projects, odd or even count. Can also be used to start Right Angle Weave projects. Free to print, share, & teach peyote patterns online each month "a brilliant little tool....with perfectly spaced holes that function as a starter row". See Feb 2012 issue of Bead&Button magazine p. 14. Sold as 3 cards per package.
Fibre Work (Knitting, Knotting, Tambouring, Kumihimo & Lucet Braiding)
ND9 £1.60 a pair
£3.95 for 5
Knitting needle double-ended, size 0000 (1.25mm). For knitting beaded items (e.g. with 11/0 seed beads and perle cotton 8)
TL37 £12.50 Knotting tool (with instructions) for easy knotting between beads on a string
TL20 £9.95 Handmade small hardwood lucet without handle (approx 80mm x 50mm)

See also book "Lucet Braiding" (code sp0005)

TL41 £6.95 Japanese Kumihimo Braiding Disc (6"diameter) made of 3/8" dense foam. The disk creates a rounded braid. With English instructions.

See also books:
Braiding with Beads on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5414)
Kumi Braiding (sp5346)
More Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5126)
Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp4061)

TL42 £6.95 Japanese Kumihimo Braiding Plate (6" x 6") made of 3/8" dense foam. The plate produces a flattened and thicker braid. With English instructions.

See also books:
Braiding with Beads on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5414)
Kumi Braiding (sp5346)
More Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5126)
Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp4061)

TL75 £3.95 Japanese Kumihimo Braiding Disc (4.25"diameter) made of 3/8" dense foam. The disk creates a rounded braid. With English instructions.

See also books:
Braiding with Beads on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5414)
Kumi Braiding (sp5346)
More Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp5126)
Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk (sp4061)

DO1 40p
3 for £1.00
12 for £3.75
Do-nut' plastic 'pop-closed' thread keeper, small (45mm diameter). Ideal as a thread keeper for many thread crafts, during and between tasks. Especially useful in sets of 8 as bobbins with the Kumihimo Disk or Plate (above).
DO2 50p
3 for £1.25
12 for £4.25
Do-nut' plastic 'pop-closed' thread keeper, medium (62mm diameter). Ideal as a thread keeper for many thread crafts, during and between tasks. Especially useful in sets of 8 as bobbins with the Kumihimo Disk or Plate (above).
TL50 £13.95 Tambour hook set. Wooden handle and three different-sized interchangeable tambour hooks - fine, medium, large.
TL48 £1.95 Knotting tweezers (for knotting between beads, pearls etc)
Reamers, Files & Awls
TL13 £3.95 Set of 4 diamond-grit abrasive-coated bead reamers (different shapes) for beads made of hard materials such as glass or stone.
TL40 £7.95 Set of 2 pearl reamers (stainless steel, fine 1mm, v fine 0.6mm. Wood handles) for use with beds mad from softer materials such as pearls, plastic etc.
TL17 £2.00 Awl (very sharp) for making holes in leather before stitching beads to leather etc.
TL56 £5.95 Needle file mini set 2mm x 100mm. 12 pieces - different shapes etc.
Scoops
TL24 £1.95 Scoopeez. Scoops with the edge, tips from the point. Narrow profile for tubes.
Aluminium bead- (or whatever) scoops:
TL9 75p small aluminium scoop (total length 55mm)
TL10 £1.00 medium aluminium scoop (total length 85mm)
TL11 £1.25 large aluminium scoop (total length 110mm)
TL61 60p each
£3.50 for 10
Triangular scoop - use the sides to scoop and then one of the points for precision pouring!
Wire-working/bending tools, jigs and accessories
TL39 £5.95 Wire end-rounding/smoothing tool
TL36 £6.95 Set of 2 wire-ring stick gauges/mandrels for making consistent-sized wire rings in 10 sizes. Create consistently sized loops, circles & coils in wire. Carbon steel. Rubber grip. Smooth surface will not mark wire. Ten diameters to choose from - 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10mm
TL45 £5.95 Multi Mandrel Set (plastic). One interchangeable handle- four different shapes. Use to create round, oval, triangle and square shaped jump rings, toggles, pendants, earrings, and other jewellery items, as well as decorative pieces and scrapbooking embellishments! (Up to maximum of c. 25mm diameter or width)
TL46 £6.95 Wooden ring sizer (with US size gauge from 3 to 15). Also included is a printed concordance for UK and European sizes.
TL14 £5.95 'Thing-a-ma-Jig' set. Basic wire-bending jig with pegs and wire included.
WJ1 £17.95 Helwig Industries' Wig-Jig Delphi (square grid). Highly versatile wire bending tool - a clear acrylic base with precision-drilled holes and moveable steel pegs.
WJ4 £4.95 Extra pins for Delphi
WJ2 £9.50 Delphi 'Super Pegs' round set (Other current Helwig products available to special order, please enquire.)
TL58 £6.95 Wire Whacker. Press and harden wire designs using the Wire Whacker with your hand or hammer.
Engraving & Metalworking Tools
TL57 £12.95 Battery powered easy to use tool ideal for engraving metal, glass, wood, ceramics etc. Includes 2 round diamond-tip bits and an allen key. Battery operated (2 AAA, not included).
TL78 £1.95 2 replacement round diamond-tip bits for the micro engraver TL57.
Bead Stoppers
TL25 75p Mini Bead stopper - each
TL26 £5.40 Mini Bead stopper - pack of 8
TL27 £11.00 Mini Bead stopper - pack of 20
TL28 75p Standard Bead stopper - each
TL29 £5.40 Standard Bead stopper - pack of 8
Bead Loom
TL7 £19.95 Sturdy wooden 4-inch-wide, bead loom (easy self-assembly)
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