Maillers often make modifications to the jaws of their pliers to suit their specific needs. I work in jewelry metals and use jump rings that are medium-sized to micro. I find that thin plier jaws can be very helpful when weaving in tight spaces (this […]

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New maillers often have issues with scratching and marring their jump rings. First, make sure you are choosing the proper pliers for your project (see my 4-part blog post “What to Consider When Choosing Pliers”).   My next bit of advice is to practice opening and closing jump rings […]

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