5 American-Made Jewelry Tools We Love

Many jewelry makers are inventors, constantly pushing the boundaries of design and technique and creating the tools to do it. Some of these innovators bring their inventions to market so other artists can use them in their own designs. Tool manufacturers also frequently cross over into jewelry from other industries. From precision pliers and cutters to metal stamps and machines, these American-made jewelry tools empower jewelry artists to bring their creative visions to life.

GreenLion Specialty Saw Frame

The GreenLion saw frame has a hard rubber handle injected molded over its steel frame. The thumbscrews make it easy to change blades, and the jewelry can adjust the frame for right- or left-hand dominance. The GreenLion Saw Frame is made in small batches in the USA.

Rolling Mill by Pepe Tools

The Ultra Series of rolling mills from Pepe Tools is made in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. These rolling mills are redesigned for jewelers and crafters, with lighter construction and less force needed to operate the rolling mill. This rolling mill makes it easy and convenient to transfer texture to your metal and create thinner gauges of sheet metal and wire.

Hand Tools by Xuron Corp.

Xuron Corp. began with one tool that was designed specifically for cutting component lead wires on printed circuit boards. Now, Xuron makes many other tools including professional-grade jewelry making tools in their Saco, Maine, factory. Their jewelry tools include precision cutters, pliers, and scissors designed specifically to make creating jewelry easier and faster.

Ring Tools from Jason’s Works

When Jason Stinchfield started making coin rings, there wasn’t an efficient process. He learned how to create beautiful coin rings through trial and error. After a lot of research, he developed tools to make it easier to create your own beautiful coin rings. All Jason’s Works ring tools are expertly crafted in Central California.

American Innovation

Jewelry tells a story, as do the tools and materials that are used to create each design. These tools serve as catalysts for innovation and creativity, enabling jewelry makers to create what they envision. The fusion of American-made tools and the inventive spirit of jewelry makers results in creations that captivate the imagination and redefine the art of jewelry making.

Read more about jewelry artists who are also tool inventors:

Wax Carving for Metal Casting with Kate Wolf
Jeff Fulkerson Loves to Teach Jewelry Making
Anie Piliguian, Inventor & Maker with Heart

Do you rely on American-made tools in your jewelry studio? We’d love to hear about them in the comments.