ImpressArtImpressArt Bracelet Bending Pliers - Jewelry Forming Tool, for Shaping Bracelets, Cuffs, and Metal Strip Blanks

I specifically purchased these pliers because my previous experiences with ImpressArt products have been very good. Not these bending pliers, however. They are very poorly made. The two nylon pieces are off-set. It's as if one nylon block was drilled in too far to the left and the other too far to the right so the jaws do not meet flush. To make matters worse, one of the springs is longer than the other, so every time you squeeze the heads together the longer spring clicks against the joint of the pliers. The only thing I like about these is the coating on the handles. Received yesterday, returning today.

An essential part of my impressart stamping kit. If you start bending the bracelet in the middle, the bracelet won't bend evenly all around. For best results, start on the side.

These pliers are a must-have for bracelet bending. Although you need a little hand strength, and some instructions would have been appreciated, there are lots of videos online that explain how to use them. I would have given this item 5 stars if the pliers hadn't been off center a little bit.

My easy bender tool negates a need to use these for bracelet cuff adjustment. But I found another use: tried them to straighten wire and they work really well. I love them!

Only used once need to try with other thickness