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Aluminum Sorting Tray
$1.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This sorting tray is one of the most useful items in your toolbox. It’s a little underrated. The way it picks up beads from your bead mat in one swoop is so convenient. No more pinching individual seed beads back into the bag. This little tray will save you time. It’s about 3″x3″ and made of smooth aluminum. It’s a triangle with a slight lip, the points great for funneling beads into bags.
Anti Tarnish Pads
$2.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These sheets belong in your jewelry box or wherever you keep your silver. They prevent oxidization and the need to clean your silver. Some prefer their silver to darken, but if that’s not your style, these sheets are perfect for you. It comes in a pack of 10 so that you can stash them in all the places you keep your beautiful, silver treasures. If you prefer to just periodically clean your jewelry, you can find polishing pads here.
Awl
$5.00 – $6.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Awls are an important tool when it comes to thread. It can help control knots, such as with traditional pearl knotting, and help to undo knots as well. Sometimes, when used very, very carefully, an awl can be used to break a bead that’s too far down a thread to be removed. Do this with great caution because it can shred or cut the thread.
Bead Mat
$2.50Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This fuzzy bead mat keeps your beads from bouncing away and generally makes beading time easier. They are a must for any beader’s studio. Or kitchen table. Check out our Toolbox Essentials, which includes a bead pad, along with the fundamental tools, at a discount.
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Bead Reamer Set
$22.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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3 interchangeable bits in different sizes and shapes fit into the chuck and are stored in the handle. It has a convenient clip. Can hold more bits in the adjustable chuck than what’s included. Experiment. Use the set to carefully smooth the rough edges of bead holes. Use with care and do not use too much force. It could break the bead or the reamer tip or both.
E6000 Glue (.18 fl oz)
$2.50Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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E6000 is an industrial strength adhesive great for glue in clasps, affixing glue on bails, or most any other glue project you might have. When using, be careful to have good ventilation. This tube is .18 fl oz.
Felting Needle Kit
$9.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is a great felting needle starter set. It comes with 2 small needles, one medium, and one large, all interchangeable on a wooden handle.
Kumihimo Disk
$4.25Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This is a foam Kumihimo disk that helps to keep strands of your braid organized. It is sturdy with numbered slots to make it easier to keep you organized. The hole in the middle is a good size to fit your cord with a enough space to grow. This is a must tool for working with Kumihimo just shy of a Marudai.
Kumihimo Essentials
$4.50 – $46.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These supplies are essential for doing kumihimo. A great gift set for any beader, especially one looking for a new skill. This collected gift set ($36) is perfect for holidays or birthdays or any days! Save 15% on bundled essentials than when you purchase supplies separately. Check out the add-ons below for even more options and check out our collection of Karen DeSousa books for great directions and diagrams.
This set comes with:
Package of magatamas (Lavender Garden)
Package of seed beads in size 8/0 (954F)
For further information, check out the links to the individual products. Colors and packaging may vary from the photo. For more seed bead colors, call us at 319-338-1566.
Nylon Jaw Replacements
$3.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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These are replacement jaws for your Nylon Jaw Pliers. No need for a new tool, just new jaws!
OptiVISOR Magnifier
$64.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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The OptiVISOR makes beading easier on the eyes. It can prevent eye strain, keeps both hands free, and is adjustable for your comfort. It can be worn over other glasses and tilts up out of the way for easy transition from one view to another. Be kind to your eyes and magnify your projects to a comfortable level.
Pair with our Toolbox Essentials for everything you need for a new hobby.
Round Your Wire File
$9.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Smooth the end of your wires with this filing tool. The cup fits the wire so that you can rock and rotate the it until the end is isn’t sharp. Great for making your own earwires and avoiding any damage to the skin.
Silver Polishing Pads
$4.50Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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We swear by these cleaning pads. If your silver becomes too oxidized for your liking, these pads are a great solution. With a gentle rub, silver shines again. With the edges, you can reach into more intricate designs. These pads last for a very, very long time. They become gray and darken with use, but don’t let that fool you. They will remain useful until they completely fall apart. We have some that are completely black, but silver still comes out looking brand new.
Comes in a pack of 5. If you are interested in preventing the oxidization in the first place, we also have anti-tarnish sheets for your jewelry box available.
Split Ring Plier
$15.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Split rigs can be difficult to open and that’s where this plier-type comes in. It has a prong that help get between the coils and make attaching split rings to your project much easier. The grip is much more comfortable than ruining a thumbnail and still not getting the ring attached.
4-Piece Bead Reamer Set
$11.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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Perfect for softening and smoothing the rough edges of beads. Can also enlarge holes if used carefully. Always use softly and slowly so that your beads don’t break. Comes in four different sizes and shapes.