How Do You Choose Round-Nose Pliers For Wirework?
In wirework jewelry, loops act to join elements and to hold elements together by closing off the end of a wire. The two basic types of loops are the P loop and the Eye loop. The P loop resembles the letter “P.” The Eye loop is a modification of the P loop where the loop is centered over the wire. Jewelry makers create these loops using round-nose pliers. Selecting a good pair of round-nose pliers makes creating loops easier and helps ensure a beautiful finished product. Examine the tip size of the pliers in relation to the size of the wire with which you will be working. The finer the wire, the slimmer the tip should be. Decide whether you want pliers with or without a spring. Round-nose pliers with tension springs make work easier because they spring open rather than having to be opened manually. Choose round-nose pliers that fit into your hands comfortably. Hands come in many sizes and so do round-nose pliers. Select pliers with a jaw length appropriate to the type of wirework you ar
