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Daily Wire Tip Sept. 17: Making Same Size Loops with Round Nose Pliers

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Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for
September 17, 2010

Question:

I finally had the chance to buy your Wirework book, and Dale, let me tell you, it is wonderful. I was looking through it last evening, and there I saw some round nose pliers that had what were called scores, do you sell them on Wire Sculpture.com? And also, the 6 step flat nose pliers.

-Rose in Riverview, Florida

Answer:

Thanks Rose! I always enjoy hearing that my book is helping folks create traditional wire jewelry designs.

To answer your question about the scores, first I marked my round nose pliers in the places I most often used them, with a marker, and then I used a diamond file to score the marks permanently in place. Doing this makes life so much easier when making the same sized loops in certain techniques that I repeat over and over again.

As for the stepped flat nose pliers – we are working on a new supplier, and will hopefully carry them soon.

Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong

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4 Comments

  1. avatar

    Rose Bovan

    September 17, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Thank you Dale for answering so promptly, I am just amazed at your Artistry, it is absolutley the Bees Knees, lol. Thank you for being there in everything, it is a plus to have your guidance in this business. Also I look forward to seeing the 3 level flat nose pliers on Wire Sculpture.com soon!

    Rose in Riverview, Fl
    Staying Bent

  2. avatar

    Rose Bovan

    September 17, 2010 at 8:23 am

    Thank you Dale for answering so promptly, I get my husband to score some round nose pliers for me!

    Rose in Riverview, Fl
    Staying Bent

  3. avatar

    Jane Elizabeth

    September 17, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Dale I agree with Rosie about your book… I have been nose deep into its wealth of info since purchasing it the first day it became available! I am a devoted devotee of yours and the biggest fan of you and Wire Sculpture.com. I am looking forward to your getting your new supplier so I can also posess the 6 step round nose.
    Good luck Rosie… you will love all the info you find in Dale’s book!

  4. avatar

    Rose Bovan

    September 20, 2010 at 9:16 am

    Dale, my husband scored my round nose pliers, and they are fabulous, I love the uniformity of the rings being made. Thanks again, and oh by the way, my husband added the word elegance to your work!