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  • Jewelry-Making Must-Haves
  • Jewelry-Making Must-Haves
    From "Special Presentation"
    episode DHWL-S


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    Crimp pliers
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    Jumpring closing tool
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    Complete tool kit
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    Milagros bracelet
    Check out these selections from host Jackie Guerra that are sure to put a sparkle in your favorite crafter's eye!

    Crimping Pliers from Fire Mountain Gems
    $17.86
    FireMountainGems.com

    This plier forms a finished crimp bead with a diameter less than 2mm and elimate the unsightly sharp-edged crimp formed by conventional pliers.

    Jumpring Closing Tool from Fire Mountain Gems
    $4.85
    FireMountainGems.com

    Give your favorite jewelry maker a "jump start"! This easy-to-use tool fits on any finger and is designed to do repetitive jumpring opening and closing.

    Tool Kit from Jackie Guerra
    $30.00
    JackieGuerra.com

    Everything has a beginning, and jewelry making is no different. Begin the creation of something beautiful (a pin? necklace? bracelet?) by giving a complete tool kit to the jewelry maker on your list.

    Necklace, Earrings and Milagros Bracelet Kits from Jackie Guerra
    Necklace kit - $55.00
    Earring kit - $35.00
    Milagros bracelet kit - $45.00
    JackieGuerra.com

    With component kits, do-it-yourselfers can create Jackie-styled jewelry!

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    Wyr Knittr
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    An instructional book from champion knitter, Lily Chin
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    Really Big Jig
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    Art clay kiln
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    Wax carving kit
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    Belle Armoire
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    Tapestry Wraps
    DIYnetwork.com Editors' Picks

    Add a spark of imagination, a hint of inspiration and a little roll-up-your-sleeves spirit and what do you get? Jewelry making must-haves from the editors at diynetwork.com!

    Wyr Knitter
    $14.95
    Bond-America.com

    Take crafting to a new level -- by combining beadwork and wire knitting! This innovative new tool uses wire to knit tubular mesh and can knit up to five patterns at once!

    Knit and Crochet with Beads by Lily Chin
    $15.37
    Amazon.com

    Featuring fashion-savvy designs for all skill levels. Featuring 25 projects, seperate by technique, and including jewelry, accessory and home decor projects. Easy step-by-step instructions and illustrations.

    Really Big Jig from The Wire Wizard
    $124.95
    TheWireWizard.com

    Create dramatic pieces of jewelry, accessories and ornaments with a large-scale wire jig. Includes instructions, design ideas, patterns, 40 steel pegs, 15 spacers and practice wire.

    Silver Clay Kiln
    $552.00
    FireMountainGems.com

    Fire multiple pieces of Silver Art Clay at one time. Features computer programmable segments. Fires to a maximum of 2000-degrees Fahrenheit

    Wax Cast Basic Wax Carving Kit
    $49.95
    MariadelaLuz.net

    A wax carving kit to create a custom wax-cast silver ring design. Includes an instructional manual on basic ring carving. Materials include: wax carving tool set, needle file set, double-ended large file, a 3" divider and hobby knife

    Belle Armoire
    1 year subscription - $29.95; 2 year subscription - $57.95
    BelleArmoire.com

    A magazine showcasing unique wearable-art projects and hand-made fashions.

    Tapestry Wraps Kit
    $12.95
    www.Hearthsong.com

    Create colorful patterns from cultures around the world. Easy to use kit includes embroidery floss, needles, beads, canvas, instructions and storage pouch.

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