BeadSmith® Bail Making Pliers 6mm & 8.5mm

Bail Making Pliers
Additional features:
• Create bails by wrapping connectors, filigree, or sheet metal
• Non-graduated cylinders create perfect loops
• Spring-action reduces hand fatigue
• Lap joint construction

Instructions for Making Connectors into Bails
Step 1: Hold your connector.
Firmly grip the center of the connector with your bail making pliers. The back side should face the smaller barrel.
Step 2: Curve your connector.
First, bend one end of the connector along the curve of the smaller barrel, then repeat on the opposite end.
Step 3: Finish the bail.
a) Use the bail making pliers to round out any awkward bends by gently crimping down while following the curve of the bail.
b) Use chain nose pliers to align the holes on each end of the bail.
c) Loop a jump ring through both holes, then attach a pendant and close the jump ring.