When working with wire, it is always a good idea to dress your tools to avoid marring the wire.

Here are some tips for how to best dress your tools when using our Soft Flex® Craft Wire:

• Buff tool tips with 00 steel wool, then follow up with 000 steel wool
• Dip tool tip in Tool Magic coating, dip just one tip to maintain a better grip 
• Use a smooth tape like masking, cloth or painter's tape to cover tool tips 
• Soften your grip
• Use nylon jaw pliers. Due to the nylon jaws, the wire is less likely to be scratched or marred.
• Practice really does make perfect. Try practicing with some plain bare copper wire. When you are to a point where you no longer nick your wire, move on to the many colors and gauges that we offer!