Tools

Tools will not perform well if they are handled by multiple users, so it is important to have your own tools. You can purchase high end tools from me or buy less expensive ones in the craft store.

If you can only buy one high end tool, I would recommend buying the crimper.

The tools you will need are: (Pictures are below)

• Crimper
• Round-Nose Pliers
• Flush Cutting Pliers
• Flat-Nose Pliers

• Chain-Nose Pliers

The EuroCrimper is the finest crimper made. I have searched for this crimper for years and no longer have to re-do a creation multiple times because I can't get the crimps to hold.

It may be cost effective for you to buy tools from me as I order them in bulk for my students and get a discounted rate I can pass along to you. 

The below crimper is available from Jewelry Supply Company. 

Link: http://www.jewelrysupply.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19547

For the remaining tools, Lindstrom tools are very high quality, but NOT essential for this class.  They are available from Fire Mountain Gems.

The link is:

http://www.firemountaingems.com/details.asp?PN=H203152TL

Pliers EuroCrimper

Round-Nose Pliers

Flush Cutting Pliers

Flat-Nose Pliers

Chain-Nose Pliers