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The basics
These Nylon Jaw Pliers are ideal for working with soft metals like sterling silver to create sharp bends.
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The benefits
The nylon is much gentler than metal on metal, avoiding marring the surface.
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The uses
It can also be used to smooth out kinks in wires and pins. Simply draw the wire through the jaws, turn and draw again to take out the kinks.
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The pro tip
You can even reduce the gauge of sterling wire by repeatedly drawing the wire through the jaws.