Wire Pliers
Banding, mandrel and other specialty pliers can make wireworking faster, smoother and more efficient. Read on to see how each pair has its own purpose.
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Mandrels for Jewerly-Making
Have questions about mandrels? Learn all about this valuable metalsmithing tool and the different options available in this article on mandrels.
Ask the Experts Art Clay® Q&A
Q: I recently made a ring out of Art Clay silver, and can't get it off the mandrel! I've found a lot of suggestions for preventing Art Clay from sticking in the future, but none that help me fix what's already been done. How do I get my ring free without breaking it or having to start over?
Ask the Experts Memory Wire Q&A
Q: Can you explain how to properly use a mandrel when bending memory wire?
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Mandrel
Follow these instructions for the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ tool to create custom coiled wire cones. Developed by metalsmith Sandra Lupo, this tool set includes three sizes of cones mandrels.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Hourglass Mandrel
Follow these instructions for the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ tool to create custom coiled wire double cones. Developed by metalsmith Sandra Lupo, it includes three sizes of two-piece hourglass mandrels.
How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Inverted Mandrel
From the ingenious mind of metalsmith Sandra Lupo comes the Artistic Wire CONETASTIC mandrel for creating custom wire-wrapped cones. Use this tutorial to create three different sizes of inverted cones using these full instructions.
Mandrel
A wood or metal form used to shape metal into a desired shape and size, or to size rings or wrist bangles.
How to Use the Bead Buddy® Cabochon Mandrel
Follow along with Rose to see the easy way to wrap an oval cabochon using the amazing Bead Buddy® cabochon mandrel.
Making a Square Pendant with Wubbers® Jumbo Square Mandrel Pliers
Fuse it with fire! Patti Bullard, PhD and inventor of Wubbers® jewelry-making pliers, walks designers through the process of forming a pendant from Argentium® silver wire using the square mandrel pliers, a butane torch and a texturing hammer.
How to Use the Wire Curling Mandrel
Hand make your own consistently sized jump rings and wire coils from soft metal wire using the wire curling mandrel set. Watch the silent animation to see how these tools work, or use the full written step-by-step instructions below the video.
How to Use the Wubbers® Half-Round Mandrel Pliers
Follow along with the creator of Wubbers® Pliers to see how the half-round mandrel pliers make it easy to form consistent shapes with jewelry wire for creating complicated designs easily and quickly.
How to Use Adjustable Ring Findings
Learn how to use an adjustable ring finding using a ring mandrel and pliers, while also adding bling into the setting, with this detailed tutorial and video.
How to Use the Wubbers® Bail-Making and Round Mandrel Pliers
Patti Bullard, creator of Wubbers® Pliers, shows you how to use her bail and round mandrel pliers to make your own jewelry components for handmade jewelry designs.
How to Use the Wubbers® Square Mandrel Pliers
It's hip to be square when working with the Wubbers® square mandrel. Patti Bullard, PhD—inventor of Wubbers® Pliers—demonstrates how to use them to form consistent square or rectangular jewelry components pliers in wire, bezel strip and sheet metal. Full written instructions are included below the video.
How to Use the Wubbers® Oval Mandrel Pliers
Show off your curves in wire, bezel strip and sheet metal designs with the Wubbers® oval mandrel pliers! Patti Bullard, PhD—inventor of Wubbers® Pliers—demonstrates how to use these mandrel pliers to form consistent oval jewelry components. Full written instructions are included below the video.
How to Use the Wubbers® Triangular Mandrel Pliers
Find your angle with wire and sheet metal designs with the Wubbers® triangular mandrel pliers. Patti Bullard, PhD—inventor of Wubbers® Pliers—shows designers how to use the triangular mandrel pliers to form consistent 3-sided jewelry components.
Sizing Rings on a Ring Mandrel
Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman demonstrates how to size ring bands without stones by using a ring mandrel and a hammer.
Making Jump Rings with Jump Ring Mandrels
You can learn how to make your own jump rings! Sandra Lupo, metalsmithing expert, shows how to use wire and a mandrel to form these jewelry-making powerhouses.