What Are Shears Used for in Jewelry Making?

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By Megan Coward, Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, GIA, Graduate Gemologist, updated on January 18, 2023

Shears are extremely useful for trimming smaller pieces of solder from large sheets of solder. The blades should be stainless steel.

Gesswein also offers a variety of them for sale on its website.

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By Megan Coward, Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, GIA, Graduate Gemologist, updated on January 18, 2023

Shears are extremely useful for trimming smaller pieces of solder from large sheets of solder. The blades should be stainless steel.

Gesswein also offers a variety of them for sale on its website.

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By Megan Coward, Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, GIA, Graduate Gemologist, updated on January 18, 2023

Shears are extremely useful for trimming smaller pieces of solder from large sheets of solder. The blades should be stainless steel.

Gesswein also offers a variety of them for sale on its website.

Jewelry Shears Recommendations

Buy List

Budget

Budget

Budget

Budget

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