Pliers & Cutters
Shop jewellery pliers and wire cutters for beading, wire wrapping and everyday jewellery making.
Choose round nose pliers for loops, chain nose and bent nose pliers for jump rings and tight spots, flat nose pliers for gripping and sharp bends, and side cutters and end cutters for trimming wire. We also stock nylon jaw and brass jaw pliers that won't mark your metal, bow forming and closing pliers, rosary pliers, tube and coil cutting pliers, reverse action ring opening pliers and jewellers' tin snips.
Most pliers are around 5" (125–140mm), made from high-grade steel with comfortable spring handles, from £6.99. Free UK delivery, dispatched from Birmingham within 1 working day.
Buying guides: How to Open and Close Jump Rings · Smooth, Nylon or Brass Jaws?
Jewellery pliers: FAQs
Which pliers do I need to start jewellery making?
Most makers start with three pliers and a cutter: round nose for loops, chain nose for opening jump rings, flat nose for gripping and bending, plus side cutters for trimming wire. Our plier sets include these in one order.
What is the difference between chain nose and flat nose pliers?
Chain nose pliers taper to a fine point for tight spaces and small findings. Flat nose pliers have wide, flat jaws that grip more surface for sharp, neat bends.
Side cutters or end cutters?
Side cutters cut along the side of the jaw and are best for trimming wire close to your work. End cutters cut at the tip, which helps when cutting flush against a surface.
Why choose nylon or brass jaw pliers?
Nylon and brass jaws are softer than steel, so they hold silver, gold, copper and plated wire without leaving marks. Nylon jaws are also good for straightening wire.
What are parallel action pliers?
Their jaws stay parallel as they close, so they grip evenly along the whole jaw. See our parallel action pliers range.
How quickly will my order arrive?
UK delivery is free and orders are dispatched within 1 working day. Trade and wholesale orders are welcome.
Which pliers do you need?
- Round nose pliers – tapered round jaws for making loops, curves and jump rings.
- Chain nose pliers – fine tapered jaws for gripping, opening and closing jump rings and working in tight spaces.
- Flat nose pliers – wide flat jaws for gripping wire, making sharp bends and holding flat stock.
- Bent nose pliers – angled tips that reach into awkward spots and keep your hand clear of the work.
- Side cutters – cut wire, headpins and beading wire close to the work.
- End cutters – cut wire flush at the tip for a neat finish.
Smooth jaws or serrated?
Smooth jaws grip without marking soft metals like silver, copper and gold-filled wire, so they are the best choice for most jewellery work. Serrated jaws grip harder but leave marks, so keep them for jobs where the finish doesn't matter. Nylon and brass jaws are the gentlest of all.
Starter kit
If you are new to jewellery making, start with round, chain and flat nose pliers plus a side cutter. Our jewellery plier sets put the core shapes in one kit.
Why buy from Tools Master UK
- Free UK delivery, dispatched within 1 working day
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