{"title":"Ring Bending Pliers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're making rings from sheet or strip metal, bending pliers are the tool that gets your flat metal into a curved ring shape without stress marks or flat spots. They're also used for shaping earring hooks, forming bangles, and any time you need a smooth, controlled curve in metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key feature of a bending plier is the jaw profile: one rounded jaw and one flat jaw. You press the metal between them and work it around the curve progressively, rotating and repositioning as you go. The rounded jaw does the forming work while the flat jaw provides the resistance. Because neither jaw has a hard edge pressing into the metal, you get a smooth curve rather than a kink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock a few options depending on your budget and how often you'll be reaching for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePod Jewellery Aluminium Ring Bending Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e are our specialist ring-forming tool. The large aluminium jaws are designed specifically for bending strip and sheet metal into ring shanks, giving you a consistent curve across the full width of the metal. These are the pliers to reach for if ring making is a regular part of your practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Bending Flat\/Half Round Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e are our German-manufactured option, made to a higher specification with box joints and double leaf springs. A versatile bending plier that handles ring shanks, earring hooks, and general curved forming work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePod Jewellery Bending Half Round\/Flat Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e are our more affordable version with the same jaw profile and the same box-joint, leaf-spring construction. A solid everyday bending plier at an accessible price point, and a great starting point if you're just getting into ring making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSet of Five Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a half round\/flat bending pair alongside chain-nose, flat-nose, round-nose, and flush cutters in a zip-up carry case. If you're building out your toolkit from scratch, the set is better value than buying individual pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"german-bending-flat-half-round-pliers","title":"Pod Jewellery German Bending Flat\/Half Round Pliers 130mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman Bending Flat\/Half Round Pliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese German-made precision quality box-joint pliers are suitable for all bending applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use these for bending metal including when making rings and earring hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are the pliers we use for making the rounded wire on shepherds hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are great ring benders and especially good making for stacker rings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are top-quality well-made pliers that will last for years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can now buy these pliers as part of a \u003ca title=\"Set of 5 German Pliers | Jewellery Supplies Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-plier-set-of-5\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-plier-set-of-5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet of 5 German Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. To buy these individually, see our \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-flat-nose-pliers\" title=\"German Flat Nose Pliers - Jewellery Tools\"\u003eGerman Flat Nose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-round-nose-extra-heavy-duty-pliers\" title=\"German Round-nose pliers - Jeweller Making Tools\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerman Round-Nose Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-chain-nose-pliers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-chain-nose-pliers\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChain-nose pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-made-flush-cutters\" title=\"German Flush Cutters | jewellery making supplies\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/german-made-flush-cutters\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGerman Flush Cutters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pliers are available as part of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/beginners-jewellery-making-tool-kit\" title=\"Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit | Jewellery Making Tool Kit\"\u003ePremium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit (minus tools in Ultimate Lost Wax Kit) | Tool Kits\" href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/premium-jewellery-tool-starter-kit-minus-tools-in-ultimate-lost-wax-kit\"\u003e Premium Jewellery Tool Starter Kit (minus tools in the Lost Wax Jewellery Tool Kit)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31874150727722,"sku":"113.100","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/products\/Half-round-flaty-pliers_PodJewellery-Making-Supplies.jpg?v=1765277599"},{"product_id":"ring-bending-pliers-1","title":"Pod Jewellery Aluminium Ring Bending Pliers for Jewellery Making","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"207\"\u003ePod Jewellery Aluminium Ring Bending Pliers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"207\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"258\" data-start=\"211\"\u003ePod Aluminium Jewellery Ring Bending Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a specialised tool designed for bending, shaping, and adjusting jewellery rings with precision. Ideal for jewellers, jewellery repair professionals, and makers, these pliers allow you to form smooth curves and reshape ring bands while minimising the risk of damaging delicate metals. They’re also far easier to use than traditional half-round\/flat pliers when forming ring bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1085\" data-start=\"644\"\u003eMade from \u003cstrong data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"654\"\u003ehigh-quality aluminium\u003c\/strong\u003e, these pliers provide excellent control when applying pressure to shape rings and soft jewellery metals such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"821\" data-start=\"793\"\u003egold, silver, and copper\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are designed to bend \u003cstrong data-end=\"882\" data-start=\"849\"\u003ewire and sheet up to 6mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, although in our own studio we regularly bend \u003cstrong data-end=\"955\" data-start=\"929\"\u003esilver up to 15mm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e with them. The smooth \u003cstrong data-end=\"1000\" data-start=\"978\"\u003eblue-coated finish\u003c\/strong\u003e offers comfortable handling and helps maintain good grip during detailed bench work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1389\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003eThe tool includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003einterchangeable plastic and metal forming rings\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to select the most suitable surface for the material you are working with. The \u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1250\"\u003eplastic rings help reduce marking on softer metals\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1316\"\u003emetal rings provide firmer shaping when greater pressure is required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1607\" data-start=\"1391\"\u003eWhether you're \u003cstrong data-end=\"1475\" data-start=\"1406\"\u003ereshaping rings, forming bands, or carrying out jewellery repairs\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Pod Ring Bending Pliers are a practical and reliable tool designed to deliver \u003cstrong data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003econtrolled, consistent results at the bench\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40222440914986,"sku":"113.650","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Blue-Ring-bending-pliers_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1730444039"},{"product_id":"pod-jewellery-set-of-five-pliers","title":"Jewellers Pliers - Set of Five 130mm by Pod Jewellery","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePod Jewellery Set of Five Pliers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet started with the five essential pliers every jewellery maker relies on. They've been carefully chosen to suit beginners, hobbyists and professionals. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt's so much easier to buy your pliers as a set and we love our Pod Jewellery 130mm plier set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Chain Nose pliers | pliers set\" href=\"https:\/\/s0hud6cpzwvuupzk-6438299.shopifypreview.com\/products\/high-quality-economy-chain-nose-pliers?_pos=2\u0026amp;_psq=chain+nose\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChain Nose Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Designed with smooth, tapering jaws for precision bending, opening and closing jump rings, and allowing you to get into tight corners without marking your metal. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Round Nose Pliers | Pliers set\" href=\"https:\/\/s0hud6cpzwvuupzk-6438299.shopifypreview.com\/products\/pod-jewellery-130mm-round-nose-pliers?_pos=4\u0026amp;_psq=round+nose+pliers\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRound Nose Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Tapered jaws allow you to create shapes, curves, coils, consistent loops and eye pins. We use this one for making the round loop on earring hooks.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0hud6cpzwvuupzk-6438299.shopifypreview.com\/products\/pod-jewellery-130mm-flat-nose-pliers?_pos=5\u0026amp;_psq=flat+nose+pliers\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Flat Nose Pliers | Pliers Set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Nose Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Has wide smooth jaws for holding, making sharp bends, and gives a strong controlled grip. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/s0hud6cpzwvuupzk-6438299.shopifypreview.com\/products\/high-quality-economy-bending-half-round-flat-pliers?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=bending+pliers\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Half Round\/Flat Bending Pliers | Pliers Set\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf Round\/Flat Bending Pliers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - One flat side and one rounded side allows you to bend wire into hooks and rings (remember to keep the curved side on the inside). \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Flush Cutters | Jewelry Pliers\" href=\"https:\/\/s0hud6cpzwvuupzk-6438299.shopifypreview.com\/products\/pod-jewellery-130mm-flush-cutter?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=flush+cutters\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlush Cutters (or Side Cutters)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e - Flush Cutters will give you clean neat cuts every time to give you flat wire ends with a clean professional looking finish. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Set Works:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully Selected\u003c\/strong\u003e - These four pliers and one cutter will help you with the basic jewellery making tasks of shaping, bending, cutting, and detailed assembly making your bench work much easier! \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e - We have been using these pliers over many years in the Pod Jewellery studio. They have double-leaf springs and box joints, which makes them a much higher quality than other basic pliers on the market. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eValue for Money\u003c\/strong\u003e - You can buy each of these pliers individually or save yourself money and get them as a set.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Portable\u003c\/strong\u003e - Your pliers will arrive neatly packed in a zippered carry case, perfect for keeping them organised when working from home or out creating! \u003cspan\u003eThis\u003c\/span\u003e case has been laser printed with the Pod logo rather than printed using toxic white ink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew makers to begin building your toolbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSeasoned artisans looking for reliable tools to use every day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for professional-grade precision, without the price tag\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46134867231015,"sku":"113.560","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Pod-Jewellery-Green-pliers-set-in-case_b032a30e-2a00-48c2-9618-d316f0277c2c.jpg?v=1773921705"},{"product_id":"high-quality-economy-bending-half-round-flat-pliers","title":"Pod Jewellery 130mm Bending Half Round\/Flat Pliers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh Quality Economy Bending Half Round\/Flat Pliers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've been hunting for years for high quality pliers that don't cost the earth, and we have finally found them. These bending half round\/flat pliers are made in Asia and are a great alternative to our more expensive German made pliers. These pliers are still very good quality and perfect if you're on a budget. We have been using these in the studio for the past eight years and they're still going strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese pliers are suitable for all bending applications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe use these for bending metal including when making rings and earring hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are the pliers we use for making the rounded wire on shepherds hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are great ring benders and especially good making for stacker rings. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are top-quality well-made pliers that will last for years. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese pliers are available as part of a \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Set of 5 Pod Jewellery Pliers | Jewelry making supplies\" href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/pod-jewellery-set-of-five-pliers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSet of Five Pod Jewellery 130mm Pliers \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and as part of the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"High Quality Jewellery Tool Starter Kit | Jewellers Supplies Australia\" href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/high-quality-economy-jewellery-tool-starter-kit\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh Quality Economy Jewellery Tool Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46209711407399,"sku":"113.562","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Half-round-flat-Pliers_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1692441794"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/collections\/Ring-bending-Pliers_Pod-Jewellery_352327a3-13ad-485f-98b4-d0c1e30f73bc.jpg?v=1780538702","url":"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/collections\/ring-bending-pliers.oembed","provider":"Pod Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}