Recently someone asked about tools. I guess that it depends on what kind of beading/jewelry making you intend on doing. I do a mix and recently have meet wubbers. They can be found at . http://www.wiredupbeads.com/catalog.php?category=68 I am very pleased with them so far, it took me a while longer because they are a little larger than I am used too, so my only suggestion would be that they make them also in a smaller size for those of us with little hands. My hands are not hurting as a result of working with them, and my RA symptons have been at bay and not worse. Usually pliers make the pain worse, but you use them when you can and not so much when you can't Happy Beading Dawn