Item #: TLH-TACKMAT

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Here is a handy product you'll want to add to your beading tools. Tacky bead mats are great for keeping track of small items such as crimps or other small beads that roll away while you are trying to work with them. It can also be used for laying out smaller stringing projects before you string them. Tacky mats have a sticky surface to keep parts from rolling, but will not leave a residue on them or your fingers. If the mat gets dust or debris on it, you simply rinse with water to recharge the sticky nature of the mat. Mats are deep blue in color and measure 4.25x4.25 inches (10.8x10.8 cm). Items in picture (beads, string, needle, etc.) not included. Product made & packaged by Beadalon.

Item #: TLH-KNT-SET

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If you do a lot of knotting between your pearls, you may want to consider using this tool. It also can help if you are having trouble getting evenly spaced and shaped knots in your jewelry. The tool comes with instructions (within the card shown). You don't have to save it only for pearls, though. It can be used with any valuable beads where you want prevent beads scattering if the string breaks. Knotting between beads also prevents beads from rubbing against each other, preserving their appearance. Tool packaged by Beadsmith.

Item #: TLH-LSC

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Designed for cutting soft materials such as thread and cord, these are very sharp and accurate scissors. The fine tips allow you to cut and trim in tight spots. Serrated edges make for a precision cutting surface. Can be used either left- or right-handed. About 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) overall length.

Item #: TLH-RM-PF

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These tools were designed specifically for dealing with those small drill holes often found in pearls. The reamers can be used to enlarge and smooth out holes. The sharp, corkscrew-like tips can be used with any pearl. As you use this tool, you will be able to see pearl dust accumulating. Brief instructions appear on the back of the tool package. Handle is made of wood; overall tool length is about 5 inches (12.5 cm). This is the "Fine" sized tool (top tool in the smaller detail picture), the thinner "Very Fine" reamer is also shown in the picture for size comparison.

Item #: TLH-RM-PV

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This tool was designed specifically for dealing with those small drill holes often found in pearls. Reamers can be used to enlarge and smooth out holes. The sharp, corkscrew-like tips can be used with any pearl. As you use this tool, you will be able to see pearl dust accumulating. Brief instructions appear on the back of the tool package. Handle is made of wood; overall tool length is about 5 inches (12.5 cm). This is the "Very Fine" sized tool (bottom tool in the detail picture), the thicker "Fine" reamer is also shown in the picture for size comparison.

Item #: TLH-RM-SET

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Actually three tools in one. Use this tool to enlarge, de-burr, and round-out bead holes. Three different tips are included to fit bead holes from the smallest up to 5.0mm. The edging point rounds and smooths edges so the beads don't cut through cord or thread. Each tip is coated with diamond dust for smooth, even reaming even in "hard" materials. Tips store conveniently inside the tool and attach to the front for use. Handy spring clip enables you to carry tool in your pocket like a pen. Tips can be replaced so this tool will last you a lot of beading years. Current stock is a tool packaged by Beadsmith. Replacement tips fit all bead reamer handles of this type, handle length is 4.5".

Item #: TLH-RM-LT

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Long, thin replacement tip for Bead Reamer Tool set, 3" long

Item #: TLH-RM-ST

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Short, thin replacement tip for Bead Reamer Tool set, 2" long

Item #: TLH-TW-BNT

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Don't fumble with silk knots or small crimp beads any more! The curved, super fine points of the bent tweezers add more leverage and control when picking-up smaller beads and have an improved blade angle for better visibility when working with knots. These are premium stainless steel tweezers with precision points and are excellent for knotting.

Item #: TLH-TW-PRL

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New lower price! These tweezers have a rounded cup on each side - allowing you to easily pick up and hold pearls for stringing or filing the holes. The tips are coated in thin layer of rubbery material, improving the ability to grip the pearl and protecting it at the same time.

Item #: TLH-TW-UTL

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These handy tweezers will always be near at hand while you are beading. Tips are slightly more rounded than the knotting tweezers below and have a serrated inner surface, making them ideal for gripping or assisting when you need to untie a knot. The small shovel at the other end is handy for scooping beads from a flat surface or out of containers. Tweezers are about 7 inches long, overall; shovel end is just under an inch wide. The picture shows both a front and a side view.

Item #: TLH-AWL

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Some folks like an awl for sliding knots to the correct position (instead of a tweezer). This is a simple and affordable choice to fit this need. Awls are also handy for starting holes in materials like leather - or marking a spot on hard materials such as plastic or metal sheet. Comes with a plastic cover for protecting the sharp tip. Overall tool length 5.5 inches (14 cm).

Item #: TLH-BOARD

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The Bead Design Board is ideal for laying out necklaces or other stringing projects before you string them. Works for projects up to 34" in length. Has 3 channels to assist in designing multi-strand jewelry. Design boards are flocked to help prevent beads from rolling in the channels. Channels are marked with lines and measurements to help you get the right length and find the center of your piece. Also has several spots to store and separate your beads while you are jewelry making. Items in picture (beads, string, tool, etc.) not included. Current stock of boards are packaged by BeadSmith. Board Dimensions are 9.5" (24cm) by 13" (33cm).

Because of the bulk of this item, we only ship it to the US & Canada.