Most projects require a chain-nose (w/smooth faces) and a round-nose pliers (with at least one side that is perfectly round), and a wire cutters.    If you are using cable wire, you will also need a crimp pliers.

For beginners, we suggest starting with low-end tools (usually around $10.00 in price), getting a good feel for using these tools, and then purchasing higher quality tools. Besides those listed above, you might also consider purchasing a bead reamer.

TOOLS

Some of the types of tools to choose from:
Anvil
Bead Boards
Bead Reamer
Bead Spinner
Bracelet Sizing Cone
Color Wheel
Cutter
Drill Set
Etching solution
Gauge
Hammer/Mallet
Hemostat Clamp
Lacy's Stiff Stuff
Looms
Magnifiers 
Necklace Sizing Cone
Needle File Set
Needles
Pin Vise
Pliers - Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Rosary, Sidecutters, Flushcutters, Wire Twisting, Wire Wrapping, Jump Ring, Split Ring, Memory Wire Cutter, Cable Wire Cutter
Ring Sizer (measures size of finger)
Ring Stick (measures size of ring)
Ruler, 12"/30cm Clear Ruler with Bead Diagrams
Scissors 
Sizing Cones
Spinning Wheel w/ Needles
Steel Bench Block
Thread Clipper
Thread Zapper
Tray, Aluminum Sorting Tray
Tweezer
Waxes

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