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TOOLS. We have added to the tools section with some useful bits of kit which are not generally available.
First up is a great jig for making earrings- we have had enormous fun with this, with everyone fighting over the sample thingy for their turn to make and find out a new variation.
By general consensus the favourite is the simple hook which fits directly into a half drilled pearl. Makes a comfortable, neat and stylish earring which doesn't jiggle around as much as a fishhook with a joint, the more conventional style.
Also new in are mandrel kits for making jump rings. Now we are forever running out of jump rings, and isn't always true that the size you want is the one which has run out while every other size is there by the 100s? Now it takes just a few minutes and a length of wire and there we are.
The kit instruction says to separate the spiral into rings with a flush cutter but we prefer and therefore recommend that you use a proper silversmithing saw for perfect jointing ends
We also have in some neat little wallets with every sort of pliers you could ever wish for, plus cutters, tweezers and scoopy thing. I wouldn't use these for everyday because they are small, but for carrying around to deal with a pearl emergency - perfect. They would make a great present too!
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