Fine Bail & Wire Looping Pliers — Small Oval Mandrels 4.5 × 3.5 mm & 3.2 × 2.5 mm, Jewellery
Free-forming a run of tiny bails by eye rarely ends with a matched set. These pliers fix the shape for you: one jaw forms a 4.5mm × 3.5mm oval for small bails, the other a 3.2mm × 2.5mm oval for fine links — the sizes that suit earring wires and pendant connections. Wrap, release, repeat, and every loop matches the last.
The polished steel jaws are smooth, so fine-gauge gold and silver wire forms without picking up marks, and the box joint keeps everything aligned under repeated pressure. Cushioned teal grips give the control that delicate, small-scale wirework asks for — a sound tool for bench jewellers, wire artists and students.
- One jaw forms a 4.5mm × 3.5mm oval loop for small bails.
- The opposing jaw forms a smaller 3.2mm × 2.5mm oval loop for fine links.
- Smooth, polished steel jaws prevent marring of soft precious metal wires.
- Box joint construction maintains jaw alignment under repeated pressure.
- Cushioned, teal-coloured grips provide control during delicate work.
Who it's for
A core tool for UK bench jewellers working with fine-gauge gold and silver wire. Also suited for wire artists and students who require repeatable, small-scale oval shapes for their designs.
Specifications
- Large Jaw Size: 4.5mm × 3.5mm
- Small Jaw Size: 3.2mm × 2.5mm
Free UK delivery from £30 · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns
Common questions at the bench
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