Jewelry Makers Toolkit | Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

EUROTOOL® Nylon Jaw Looping Pliers

In-house jewelry designer Jamie Smedley shows the benefit of EUROTOOL® nylon jaw pliers when working with jewelry-making wire you don’t want to mar or scratch.

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Using EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers

We're diving into the world of jewelry-making with EUROTOOL® Coil Cutting Pliers -- designed to effortlessly handle wire coils. Complete with comfortable cushion grip handles and a center spring for smooth cutting action.

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Measuring with Calipers

Calipers make measuring small things, like beads and holes in beads, a snap.

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How to Repair and Polish Jewelry

Discover the art of repairing and polishing jewelry with ease, using 3M discs and the Jooltool buffing system for a flawless finish.

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How to Lap and Polish Jewelry

Learn the art of jewelry lapping and polishing using the Jooltool™ sharpening and polishing system in this informative tutorial.

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How to Use Magnifiers

Discover the art of using magnifiers in this informative video guide.

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Cleaning Metal and Jewelry with Polishing Cloths

Learn how to clean metal and jewelry to a brilliant shine using our expert tips and polishing cloths.

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Riveting With a Tube or Crimp Tube

Learn the art of riveting with tubes or crimp tubes, a cold-joining technique that securely brings metal pieces together, creating a strong bond with flared ends and a precise hole – a crucial skill for your jewelry-making journey.

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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.

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Using Banding Pliers to Wire Wrap a Crystal Passions® Fancy Stone

Banding pliers are an essential tool for wireworking; learn how to use them to wrap stones in this informative video by Wyatt White.

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What Are Promo Beads?

Discover the benefits of promo beads. These affordable, top-selling beads are promotional-quality gemstones that are typically C-grade quality with occasional surface or drilling imperfections.

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How To Use Resin

Love the look of resin, but aren’t sure how to get started? Tammy Honaman demonstrates the beginning processes of resin in this video tutorial.

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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.

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Product Spotlight: Boss' Bead Bag

Discover the endless design possibilities of the Boss' Bead Bag as jewelry designer Rose creates an eclectic Bohemian-style bracelet from miscellaneous pieces.

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Cleaning Jewelry with Liquid Cleaners

Join us in this informative video where we explore the art of cleaning jewelry using liquid cleaners.

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How To use Anti-Tarnish Strips

Learn how to use anti-tarnish strips to keep your jewelry shining bright.

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Sawing Metal

Learn tips and tricks on how to use a jeweler's saw blade on metal.

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How to Use a Disc Cutter

Metal disc cutters save you time and energy when creating jewelry with shaped pieces of metal sheet. See how to use these handy jewelry-making tools as Michael explains the ins and outs.

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Personalize Jewelry Using Steel Letter and Number Punches

Jewelry-making expert Tammy Honaman walks you through how to add the flair of personalization to metal jewelry with letter and number punches in this handy video.

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How to Use a Ring Stretcher

Introducing our user-friendly Tabletop Ring Stretcher, perfect for effortlessly stretching rings up to half a size without the need for heating, making your jewelry crafting a breeze!

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DIY Earrings Using a Disc Cutter

Learn how to use the disc cutter tool with Award winning designer Lisa Pavelka as she creates a pair of crescent moon earrings

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Using a Need A Bead Now™ Organizer Tote

The Need A Bead Now organizer tote is so easy to use for securely storing beads, polymer clay canes and other jewelry supplies. Video hosted by internationally renowned polymer clay artist Judy Belcher.

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Inserting a Saw Blade into a Jeweler's Saw Frame

Welcome, jewelry enthusiasts! In this video, we'll show you how to expertly insert a saw blade into a jeweler's saw frame, a must-have tool for precision metal sheet cutting in your jewelry-making endeavors.

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How To Use The EUROTOOL® Stamp Holder

See how the EUROTOOL stamp holder keeps everything in place for stamped jewelry designs.

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Using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Wyatt White from Beadalon® shows off a wonderful tool for working with memory wire. You'll wonder how you ever designed memory wire jewelry without them.

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Perfect Knots with the Tin Cup Knotter from Beadalon®

Wyatt from Beadalon® demonstrates how the tin cup knotter makes quick-and-easy work of consistently spaced knots.

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Why You Need a Bead Reamer

Not all bead holes are created equal, which is why a bead reamer is a necessary jewelry-making tool. Just see how convenient (and easy) a reamer is to use for enlarging bead holes.

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Why I Love Tool Magic®

Chainmaille jewelry artist Kat Wisniewski explains why and how to use Tool Magic® to prepare pliers for wire working.

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How to Use Bead and Pearl Reamers

Sometimes the most beautiful beads have the smallest, roughest drill holes. Watch to learn how to use different types of bead and pearl reamers to fix this common problem.

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Using Bead Caps in Your Jewelry

Learn how to top off a bead using a bead cap for a finished and professional look.

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Using Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors

Not quite sure how to use Accu-Guard wire protectors? This instructional video shows how easy it is to protect your jewelry from wear and tear.

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Crimping with Screw-Tite Crimps™

Learn what makes Screw-Tite Crimps™ different and how to use them for a secure hold.

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Quartz Crystal A- Grade

Jewelry-making expert Stephanie Girdlestone is here to show you how sparkly and shiny A-grade quartz can be. Something you can't always get with just pictures.

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Ask the Experts Cabs & Faceted Stones Q&A

Q: What is the difference between a gemstone setting designated "low profile" and a setting that does not have the low profile designation? If I have an 8mm stone can I use either setting?

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Maxi Shear Flush-Cutter by EUROTOOL®

Xuron® Maxi-Shear™ flush cutter jewelry pliers create clean cuts on a range of wireworking and beading wires. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.

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Xuron® Flush-Cutters

Xuron® deluxe flush-cutters made smooth, precise cuts on jewelry wire—even in tight spaces. Learn more about these American-made pliers in this informational video.

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How to Use Dimple Forming Pliers

Love the look of embellished metal pieces? This video from Anni Pennington shows you how to use dimple-making pliers to decorate your jewelry components.

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How to Use Wire Rounders

Tired of sharp wire ends causing problems in your jewelry designs? Watch as jewelry maker Rose demonstrates the magic of wire rounders.

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Making a Simple Loop

Watch as Tammy Honaman, author, jewelry-making expert and educator, shows how easy it is to create simple loops in wirework designs.

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How to Use a Wire Jig

A wire jig gives lets you consistently make great shapes from wire. Learn how to make a variety of designs with this how-to video and instructions.

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Product Spotlight: Metal Clay

Get to know metal clay and the tools you'll need to make your own one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.

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Obsidian: Lava Glass

Said to possess powerful protective qualities and a warrior’s fighting spirt, obsidian has been adored by humans since the Stone Age.

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Product Spotlight: Must-Have Jewelry-Making Pliers

The right tools are a must for jewelry makers. Rose is here to teach you about the most popular pliers used in jewelry-making and how to use them correctly for more secure crimps, tighter and neater loops and perfect coils.

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How to Use Cab-Tite and Wrap-Tite Settings

Learn about the easy-to-use Cab-Tite™ and Wrap-Tite® settings that give professional results fast.

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Protecting Tools with Tool Magic®

Learn how to protect your wire-working projects from mars and scratches with Tool Magic®. This handy video shows how to coat your tools and keep designs pristine.

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Using Twisted Beading Needles

Twisted beading needles offer some major advantages when creating strung jewelry designs. Here are the points you need to know when using these unique and handy beading needles.

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How to Set Gems

Using your gem setting pliers the right way will make the job easier and reduce the risk of marring your stones and settings.

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How-To Use the Speedy Stringer™

Want to save time and energy on complex beading projects? This video shows you how simple and efficient stringing beads can be with the Speedy Stringer.

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How to Use the Adaptable Eyelet and Rivet Tool Set

Learn how to attach eyelets and/or rivets to metal sheet in this helpful video.

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Rock and Jewelry Tumbling Videos

Learn the basics of rock tumbling and how easy it is to polish rocks with Rose as she demonstrates how to use the Lortone rock and jewelry tumbler.

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Using Split Ring Pliers

Split ring pliers make it a snap to use sometimes-challenging split rings. Watch as jewelry designer Arbel demonstrates how to use this handy tool.

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Setting a Cabochon with a Bezel Roller and Burnisher

Setting a cabochon into a bezel setting can be difficult to do without warping the bezel. Let jewelry designer-artist Tammy Honaman show you how to get fantastic results in this instructional video.

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How to Use Bead Cones

Cones are a great, professional way to end multi-strand designs. This video shows how to utilize them in your jewelry creations.

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How to Set Up a Beading Loom

Not sure how to set up the threads on a loom for weaving? In-house jewelry designer Rose shows you just how easy setting up a loom--or warping--can be.

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How To Crimp a Crimp Bead/Crimp Tube

Crimp beads are a vital finding in many jewelry designs. Learn how to properly use them with crimping pliers in this instructional guide and video.

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How to Create Tassels

Tassels are all the rage in jewelry and accessories. Learn how to create your own custom tassels with the Beadalon® tassel maker and threading of your choice.

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Cord Cap Hole Sizes

Determine the perfect cord caps for your project with this straightforward and concise chart.

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Polishing Cloth Types and Information

Discover the perfect polishing cloth for all your jewelry-cleaning needs.

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Bead Tips

Give your beaded jewelry a professional finish with bead tips. This informative chart illustrates the three common types of bead tips and their functions.

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