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Dazzle-Tac bonds bone, horn, beads, and mirrors alongside traditional jewelry materials, giving you one reliable adhesive for mixed-media work. The clear formula disappears into your designs rather than leaving visible residue, while the flexible cure means you can repair pieces that need to retain some movement, earring posts, bracelet links, anything that flexes during wear. Keep favorite pieces in rotation instead of retiring them to a drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beacon","offers":[{"title":"1 oz.","offer_id":47973622382821,"sku":"80084","price":8.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s80084.jpg?v=1761684468"},{"product_id":"excel-needle-nose-pliers","title":"Needle Nose Pliers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTight loops and precise bends demand tools that respond exactly where you point them. These 5-inch needle nose pliers translate hand pressure directly into controlled wire manipulation, whether you're forming jump rings, creating wire armatures, or retrieving dropped findings from cramped workspaces. ProEdge engineers the tapered jaws to reach into confined areas while maintaining enough leverage for clean bends without hand fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring-loaded handles return automatically to open position after each compression, eliminating the constant grip-release motion that causes strain during repetitive tasks. Soft grips cushion your palm and fingers throughout extended sessions, from jewelry assembly to wire sculpture construction. The compact 5-inch length balances reach with maneuverability, long enough to access recessed areas, short enough to control precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire artists working with gauges from delicate 24-gauge up through sturdy 16-gauge find these pliers handle the range without slipping or marring metal surfaces. The needle nose design excels at forming consistent loops, opening and closing jump rings, and positioning small components exactly where you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Excel","offers":[{"title":"pliers","offer_id":47973806407909,"sku":"62046","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s62046.jpg?v=1761725989"},{"product_id":"excel-needle-nose-pliers-with-side-cutter","title":"Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight wire work demands tools that don't fight you. These compact pliers combine needle-nose precision with an integrated side cutter, eliminating the fumbling between separate tools when you're shaping armatures or jewelry components. The spring-loaded mechanism does the opening work for you, squeeze to grip or cut, release and the jaws return automatically, reducing hand fatigue during repetitive tasks like forming wire loops or stripping insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt five inches, they fit comfortably in your palm without the bulk of full-size pliers. The tapered nose reaches into tight spaces where standard pliers won't, ideal for bending wire around small forms or gripping findings during jewelry assembly. Soft grips cushion pressure points during extended sessions. 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Cushioned handles provide secure grip without the plasticky feel of vinyl coatings, while double shoulder springs hold the tool open automatically. Your hand relaxes between compressions rather than working against spring tension, reducing fatigue during production work or extended beading sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic design requires minimal hand movement to open and close the jaws, small adjustments that compound into significant comfort gains when you're making dozens of jump rings or wrapping multiple bead dangles. 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Jewelry cables up to 2.36mm thick cut cleanly, making them useful for beading wire, tigertail, and similar materials that would compromise lighter tools. The 5-inch length provides comfortable control without excessive bulk, compact enough for detail work, substantial enough for leverage when cutting thick wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep these dedicated to hard materials and save your precision flush cutters for softer wire. 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