Jewelry & Beading

Wire Cutters

by Tammy Powley on May 28th, 2006

I recently had someone ask me about the type of wire cutters to use for wire and bead jewelry. I personally have a pair of Swanstrom super flush cutters that are wonderful. “Flush cut” is the key here.

Per the Rio Grande tool catalog: “Flush-cutting reduces the shock transmitted to the metal during the cut, and the pinch is minimal.”

This translates into a better cut on your wire that will need less filing afterwards.

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