Protecting Tools with Tool Magic®
When making chainmaille jewelry, artist and instructor Kat Wisniewski always dips her pliers in Tool Magic®, a wonderful latex-free coating that makes wire working less stressful. By coating her tools with Tool Magic , she virtually eliminates tool marks when working with jump rings and wire, helping her create flawless designs every time.
Instructions
Step 1
Open the jaws of the pliers to be protected.
Step 2
Dip the jaws of your pliers into the jar of Tool Magic rubber coating just far enough in to cover most of the jaws.
Note: Do not dip the hinge of the pliers into the Tool Magic liquid.
Step 3
Pull the pliers out slowly, in an upward motion.
Step 4
Turn the pliers so that the jaws are pointing upward, then set them into a tool holder.
Step 5
Let the Tool Magic rubber coating dry for 4 hours.
Note: It is best to let the Tool Magic dry undisturbed. Avoid air movement from wind or a fan, high heat and humid conditions.
Step 6
Repeat to apply two more coats of Tool Magic.
Note: The Tool Magic will dry in 4 hours, but it is recommended to let it cure for 24 hours for the best result.
Once the Tool Magic is cured, use the protected pliers for any wire-wrapping project.
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