The Beadsmith Plate Shears – Metal Elements – Heavy Duty Scissors – Made of Carbon Steel – 8 Inches/20.3mm Long, 1.75in/44.45mm Cutting Blades – Cuts Up to 20 Gauge Metal Sheet Stock, Multi-Color

Designed with artisans in mind, The Beadsmith Plate Shears are ideal for cutting sheet metal for jewelry making and other crafts. These industrial shears feature carbon steel blades are meant for metalworking, leather, fabrics, sewing and other crafting purposes. The blades can cut up to 20-gauge metal sheet stock. The scissor-style handles were created for maximum use, with comfortable grips that can be used with either hand. The cutter is 8 inches (20.3mm) long, with 1.75 inches (44.45mm) cutting blades. While the prolonged blades can easily reach through sheet metal, the tips make clean snips, excellent for detailed work. The plate shears can be used with sterling silver, brass, copper, aluminum, and nickel sheet metal. Use to create metal jewelry such as bracelets or cuffs. You can pick up some other Beadsmith metal working tools to add effects like embossing, doming, and stamping, as well as etching tools to create patterns and textures. Our shears are part of the Metal Elements line, which includes metal stamping kits and professional quality tools to make personalized items. Create custom jewelry and other unique pieces for your personal collection or to give as gifts to friends and loved ones. Create pieces for the holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions.