- Many of the materials used for jewelry making require a proper cutting tool and for most jewelry makers the single most useful cutting tool is a flush cutter.
- A standard flush cutter has two sides. One side is flat. This is always the side that faces the wire as you cut. The other side is beveled. This side provides the proper angle for producing a sharp, even cut. A flush cutter will produce a flat end at exactly the point where you cut, leaving the smallest leftover piece possible and avoiding any burrs which can scratch the skin or get snagged on clothing.
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 Closeup of a flush cutter
showing the beveled side
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