Nylon Jaw Pliers are a specialized tool used in jewelry making to grip, straighten, and manipulate wire without scratching or marring the metal. Instead of metal jaws like regular pliers, these have smooth, removable nylon padsthat provide a gentle yet firm holdon wire or metal components.
🔧 What They’re Used For in Jewelry Making:
- Straightening Wire:
- If your wire is kinked or bent, running it between nylon jaw pliers a few times smooths it out.
- Work-Hardening Wire:
- You can gently press and pull wire through the pliers to harden it slightly, improving its shape retention.
- Protecting Coated or Soft Metals:
- Essential for working with coated wires, silver, gold-filled, or bare copper—no scratches or dents!
- Wire Wrapping Projects:
- Ideal for flattening wire wraps or adjusting wire frames without distorting the work.
🛠️ Why Every Jewelry Artist Should Have One:
- No more plier marks on your beautiful wire.
- Extends the life of your wire.
- Great for beginners and pros alike.
