What Are Shears Used for in Jewelry Making?
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Why?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
Photo | Title | Name | Top Reviews on Amazon |
French Shears, Curved Blades with Spring, 7 Inches | SHR-531.01 | French Shears, Curved Blades with Spring | " | |
Mazbot French Style Curved Metal Shears with Spring T076C | Mazbot French Style Curved Metal Shears | " | |
French Shears, Straight, 7 Inches | SHR-530.00 | French Shears, Straight, 7 Inches | SHR-530.00 | " | |
VINTAJ 7IN PLATE SHEAR | Beadsmith Vintaj 7" Plate Shear with Spring | " |
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Megan Coward, Graduate Jeweler Gemologist, GIA, Graduate Gemologist
Megan Coward is a graduate of the GIA with Graduate Jeweler Gemologist and Graduate Gemologist accreditations. She has 20+ years in the retail jewelry industry in various roles including as a diamond buyer and gemstone appraiser.
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