Tools

Jewellery Tools & Cleaners

Essential Jewellery Making Tools

Creating beautiful jewellery is effortless when you have the right tools. At Sunset Crystals, we stock a comprehensive range of jewellery tools and accessories to suit every skill level — from beginner hobbyists to professional jewellers. Our collection includes pliers, cutters, mandrels, hammers, beading tools, and more, designed for precision and durability.

Shop online for high-quality jewellery making tools in Australia and discover trusted brands, affordable prices, and fast delivery. Whether you’re shaping metal, stringing beads, or polishing finished designs, you’ll find everything you need to bring your creative projects to life.

Our range also includes top-quality jewellery cleaners and polishing cloths to help you maintain a lasting sparkle. Looking for stamping gear? Find our metal stamping tools here.

Why Choose Our Jewellery Tools

  • Quality & precision for clean cuts, accurate shaping and secure settings
  • Tools for every skill level — from starter kits to professional favourites
  • Fast Australian shipping & helpful support from a specialist team

The Sunset Crystals Difference

We’re more than a beads store — we’re your partner in jewellery making supplies. Expect carefully selected tools, competitive pricing and friendly service. Need help choosing the best tools for jewellery making? Contact us — we’re happy to help.

FAQs

What tools do I need to start making jewellery?

A basic kit includes chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, side cutters, a ruler or calipers, and a bead mat. Add a crimping tool and polishing cloth for professional finishes.

Which pliers are best for beginners?

Start with a chain-nose + round-nose + flush cutter trio. They cover most beading and wire-work tasks.

Do I need special cleaners for jewellery?

Yes — use purpose-made jewellery cleaners and polishing cloths suited to your metal or stones to avoid damage.


Shinebrite Burnishing Compound Concentrate - for use in a Rotary Tumbler

$23.90

Unique detergent, burnishing and descaling properties required for essential jewellery finishing

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Jewellers Saw Frame - Fixed Superior x 3"

$18.95

Maintain consistent tension

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Magnesia Soldering Block - Pin metal objects to the surface for perfect soldering

$22.95

Non-asbestos fireproof material is fibrous so it is soft enough that one can pin objects on the surface for perfect soldering

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Beadsmith Color Id 8 Piece Beaders Plier Tool Set
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Charcoal Soldering Block - Natural Hard for faster cleaner soldering

$36.90

Measures: 5-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 1-1/4"

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Eurosonic Concentrate Cleaning Solution For Ultrasonic Cleaner

$21.90

For use in Ultrasonic Jewellery Cleaning Machines.

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Jewelry Cleaner Tube With Brush - Natural cleaner for pearls & metal jewellery

RRP $15.90 $12.20

Child-safe all-natural cleaner

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Rouge Jewellery Polishing Cloth - Ideal for Silver, Nickel, Gold - Small

$12.90

Small Cloth Size: 6" x 8" (152mm x 203mm) - Restores metal to a fine finish

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XL GEL Liver of Sulphur Extended Life Patina Gel x 2oz to Patina Metal

$38.90

XL Gel is used to patina metals such as silver, copper, bronze, metal clay.

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3-Step Chain Round Nose Pliers

$22.90

Features one 3-step cylindrical jaw and one semi-circular jaw

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6-in-1 Metal Hole Punch Tool – Interchangeable Sizes 2mm to 4.5mm

$114.90

Punches holes: 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, and 4.5mm

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Acculoop Precision Round Nose Plier

$42.95

Make loops that range from 2 to 8mm.

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Aluminium Ring Sizer - Silver And Blue

$18.95

Lightweight aluminum finger gauge measures sizes 1-15

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Anti-Tarnish Tabs for Jewellery – Protect Silver, Gold & Metals Pack of 10
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Auto Center Punch Springloaded Tool for marking and positioning

$21.95

Used for marking and positioning.

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Ball Pein Hammer - Small x 2oz

$15.95

Small x 2oz

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Ball Pein Hammer x 4oz

$12.90

4oz - for flattening, removing dents and shaping

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Ball-Pein Hammer Supreme x 4oz

$25.90

One round flat face, one round domed face, used for shaping metal.

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Ball-Pein Hammer Supreme x 8oz

$27.95

One round flat face, one round domed face, used for shaping metal.

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Bead Cord Shear Cutter Plier

$18.90

Excellent for all soft wire up to 20ga and beading wire

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Bead Needle/Wire String Holder Clamp - unique locking system

$22.95

For clamping or holding multi-strand wire or cord while beading

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Bead Oracle Wallet Card - Ideal For Measuring Beads

$7.60

Shows how many beads are needed for your creation plus more!

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Bead Organiser  - Storage Carrying Case
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Bead Organiser Storage Container - 18 Compartments
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Tools FAQs

Are jewellery tools safe for children to use?

Jewellery tools include sharp edges or moving parts and should only be used by adults or by older children under close supervision.

Are these tools suitable for beginners as well as experienced makers?

Yes - the range includes starter tools for beginners and specialist tools for experienced jewellery makers who need more advanced equipment.

Can I use these tools for both jewellery making and general craft projects?

Many tools such as pliers, cutters, mandrels and punches are commonly used for both jewellery making and broader craft projects.

Do I need a full tool kit, or can I buy tools individually?

You can buy tools individually and build your collection over time. We recommend a plier kit, as pliers are core tools used in most jewellery-making projects.

Do you offer tools for metal stamping and engraving?

Yes — stamping tools, blanks and engraving tools are available in the Metal Stamping section and can be used for personalising metal pieces.

Do you sell cleaning and maintenance products for jewellery?

Yes — jewellery cleaners, polishing cloths and anti-tarnish products are available to keep finished pieces clean and bright.

Do you ship jewellery tools within Australia and overseas?

Yes — tools can be shipped within Australia and internationally and shipping options are shown at checkout.

What types of jewellery tools do you stock?

The range includes pliers, mandrels, hammers, disc cutters, punches, saw frames, measuring tools, soldering tools, as well as jewellery cleaning products.