Best Tools for Fashion Jewelry

Earlier today I checked my drawer to see if there are stuff that I can use to create my very first Stumpunk Costume Jewelry. I have gathered several things like old CD, metal wires and things in the like. I'm still thinking of how I can create wonderful designs out of these materials. I'm still new to Steampunk Jewelry designing and there's still a lot to learn. 

For now what I need to do is find the best tools for this kind of jewelry design since this type of fashion uses materials that are mostly made of metals. I believe this is the most important thing that artists must consider, the tools for making our trade. Some tools are specific to the jewelry making profession, others are just items that I have found to be helpful and may seem odd to use. I'd like to share the tools that I will be using for my new venture and comment on them as well.

Wire Cutter. It can be purchased in many different types of stores, a jewelry/bead store, a floral supply store, a "do- it-yourself" home improvement store, a craft store and a tool store.

Flush Cutter. This is a type of wire cutter but, the cutting jaws are angled for a more accurate cut. This cutter gets "flush" to the wire you are cutting and it is easy to place and see exactly where you want to cut.

Chain Nose Pliers. It has flat jaws on the inside and rounded on the outside. The flat surface creates right angle bends in wire. The rounded outside makes rounded bends.

Crimp Pliers. Crimping pliers are specialty pliers that have two grooves machined into the jaws and are made to crush and close (fold over) very small crimp beads or tubes.

Round Nose Pliers. The name says it all. Its jaw has a shape of a round nose. I use the round nose to create loops and creative curves in the wire.

Determining your level of projects considers basic knowledge of some tools and materials. These will allow artists to create beautiful designs for fashion jewelry. So now I'm taking this challenge and I will keep working on improvements and using ideas that are both fun and functional.