tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post5320154353454670236..comments2024-03-18T15:36:18.461-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: What To Do If Your Tools Mark Your Jewelry WireThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-30200720668363538992017-09-13T09:42:11.049-04:002017-09-13T09:42:11.049-04:00I use electrical tape. Works just as wellI use electrical tape. Works just as wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-88608055113793209882013-06-19T23:10:31.087-04:002013-06-19T23:10:31.087-04:00Glad you managed to get some. Yes, the coating do...Glad you managed to get some. Yes, the coating doesn't last long but it is easy enough to re-dip!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-65369113965107500062013-06-19T23:00:20.550-04:002013-06-19T23:00:20.550-04:00I finally found the tool magic when I was out of t...I finally found the tool magic when I was out of town and really do like it. I use my tools so much, I wear it off and have to do it often. I do not know why all the craft stores do not carry it. I found mine at a Joann's. They also have a lot of additional tools,hammers, awls and things that are so helpful in jewelry making.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052603042972217694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-83019868545400371052011-01-30T10:32:50.254-05:002011-01-30T10:32:50.254-05:00Tool Magic is fine and does act as a cushion, prev...Tool Magic is fine and does act as a cushion, preventing the marks that metal on metal can cause. My gripes are that it doesn't last very long, both as a coating on my pliers and in the jar. I will have to check out Vicki's link as I have recently thrown out an extremely thick jar of Tool Magic and it was over half-full. :(<br /><br />I do have a pair of nylon head flat pliers which I use for forming spirals and, yes, they do tend to slip a bit more than the rubbery coating of Tool Magic...but I find that the rubbery coating seems to start coming apart after doing one project. Maybe I'm not applying it properly, I'll check out Vicki's link and see what I can learn. Thanks.Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-42518461436396837822011-01-15T17:19:03.706-05:002011-01-15T17:19:03.706-05:00Thanks so much for sharing your tips Shaylynn! An...Thanks so much for sharing your tips Shaylynn! Anodized aluminum jump rings for chain maille are so easily nicked. PearlThe Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-41864454304651649242011-01-15T00:34:02.690-05:002011-01-15T00:34:02.690-05:00I've had this problem, too. I have one toothed...I've had this problem, too. I have one toothed plier and one half dead flat nose one. When I do chainmaille, I wrap a small bit of duct tape around the toothed pliers. Works like a charm. And I've also dipped the tips of the toothed pliers in clear fingernail polish. It fills in the grooved just enough that they are still effective but much less likely to leave marks.Shaylynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17222706931152115567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-78353184593129750132010-11-12T07:32:34.962-05:002010-11-12T07:32:34.962-05:00Tool magic is a great option but it is not easily ...Tool magic is a great option but it is not easily available (atleast in India). So when working with fine wire I mostly use my hands or use pliers with very little pressure. I used to struggle in the beginning but I think I have improved nowDivyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839085440311313070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-78227373405932106502010-11-11T21:04:42.444-05:002010-11-11T21:04:42.444-05:00Great tips Pearl! I'd never heard of a tool c...Great tips Pearl! I'd never heard of a tool coating product but what a great idea!BetteJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650981249204116251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-26590887252112856762010-11-11T18:02:05.482-05:002010-11-11T18:02:05.482-05:00I've been struggling with this lately, but I t...I've been struggling with this lately, but I think it is because my tools are getting older. I need to invest in nylon jaw tools. Thanks for the article.WildGifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14552693686808187250noreply@blogger.com