If you have recently started beading or just planning to start, you may not yet realize how essential it is to have the right beading tools. If you don’t have the right beading tools, your beading will be much more difficult and less enjoyable. That is why choosing the right beading tools is your first step forward toward success beading.
But choosing beading tools is not an easy job. There are many different kinds of beading tools and it’s impossible to know which ones you really need. As a beginner, you might not need all the beading tools immediately. The best way is to start with a small selection of the most necessary tools, and then, expand your collection when you find that you need different beading tools.
Beading tools can be found at special beading stores. If you are lucky to have a beading shop near you home, you should visit it and look at their selection. While tools may look similar in pictures, similar tools from different manufacturers often have a different feel. You may find that you prefer one over another if you try them out in person. If you can’t visit a store in person, there are may websites where you can buy all your beading tool needs.
And now a few words about beading tools. Some of the most common beading tools include:
Pliers – They differ from each other. They can be:round-nosed, flat-nosed, chain-nosed, snipe-nosed and blunt-nosed pliers
Crimping pliers
Wire cutters
As I have already told you, beading tools depend on the type of beading you are going to do. For example, if you’re working with wire, then pliers and wire cutters need to be on your list, while working with nylon line, a pair of strong scissors might be enough.