Comments on: Left Handed Jewelry Tools? https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/left-handed-jewelry-tools/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:11:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Catherine https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/left-handed-jewelry-tools/#comment-493680 Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:11:07 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=46940#comment-493680 I’m also a lefty with ambidextrous tendencies. I do find, however, that some tools may be easier to wield for right-handers, the big one of note is the “wrap-n-tap” pliers. By and large, the issue seems to only come up when using certain types of pliers. My adjustment when I choose to use my dominant hand has been to roll or wrap in the opposite direction.
As noted, finding the best tools for your materials and jewelry style is a key element to ergonomic happiness and safety.

]]> By: Nancy https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/left-handed-jewelry-tools/#comment-491295 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 15:38:39 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=46940#comment-491295 Ditto. I’m totally left handed. Unlike sewing, cooking, etc., jewelry tools aren’t “handed.” As Rena suggested, he may need better quality tools.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/left-handed-jewelry-tools/#comment-491198 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 04:45:25 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=46940#comment-491198 Hi Anne, thanks for asking about left-handed jewelry pliers & other tools. I’m a left-handed jewelry artist myself. At the moment, I can’t think of a single tool that makes a difference whether you use it in your left hand or right hand. In fact, I’m somewhat ambidextrous, so I often use most of my tools comfortably in either hand.

I’m guessing that what your friend actually needs is tools that are either better quality, or that are better suited for the types of jewelry he’s making. I hope this helps!

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