DIY Designer-Worthy Studded Jewelry and Accessories

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

Tools

These two types of pliers will help you attach the studs. Round needle-nose pliers are great for tiny details. The fine tips easily bend the spikes on the back of your studs, securing them in place on fabric or leather. Nylon jaw pliers are wide, flat, and coated in plastic. They are great for tightening a stud after the spikes have been folded over because the nylon coating will prevent them from scarring

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Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

Tools

These two types of pliers will help you attach the studs. Round needle-nose pliers are great for tiny details. The fine tips easily bend the spikes on the back of your studs, securing them in place on fabric or leather. Nylon jaw pliers are wide, flat, and coated in plastic. They are great for tightening a stud after the spikes have been folded over because the nylon coating will prevent them from scarring or denting the top of your stud.

Round nose pliers (TOOL-502), $21.99; Nylon jaw pliers (TOOL-105), $16.19, from Artbeads, (866) 715-2323.

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