Wire rivets used in jewelry are classic, traditional rivets handmade for countless centuries, with wire and a hammer. This "old-school" style of riveting is a wonderful skill to develop, but it's time-consuming (and loud) to do properly. The rivets themselves are simply large gauge wire - typically 16-gauge, 14-gauge, or 12-gauge solid wire. The wire is then carefully hammered until it mushrooms out into a sturdy finished cold connection. Similarly, traditional eyelets are made by hammering a short length of hollow tubing on both sides until it's secure. Here you'll find hammers, wire cutters, hole punches, tube-cutting jigs, files and other riveting tools that we recommend for making traditional wire rivets (and eyelets, often called tube rivets).
Need a little help getting started? Check out our Riveting 101 for an overview of different types of rivets (and eyelets), and which tools work best with each type.
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Heavy-Duty Flush Cutter, 5.5" (Each)
EURO TOOL$25.46Cutting and CrimpingInformation and Safety Note Note: These cutters and pliers may or may not have springs. Some are pictured with springs, others are pictured without, but unless the description of the item specifically mentions springs, actual stock...