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Item #: 33083
$6.50
These 5" (13 cm) steel, spring-loaded long-nose pliers feature a blue rubber handle for easy gripping. The 5" (13 cm) steel mini wire cutters have pad...
$6.50
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Item #: 60618
$3.99
These quality forged steel tools are designed for craft and jewelry making. Each tool measures approximately 4-1/2"(114 mm) long, and has a spring act...
$3.99
Item #: 33064
$20.30
This five-piece floral and craft steel plier set includes everything you need for jewelry and craft projects: Round-tip pliers, Diagonal pliers, Flat ...
$20.30
Item #: 35101
$22.50
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Quick and convenient, the Fiskars Precision Hand Drill features a cord-free, manual-powered design for precise, hassle-free holes. Perfect for a wide ...
$22.50
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Item #: 56218
$9.50
Ideal for engineering and general measuring, this Pacific Arc Tape Measure features metal tape with a 1" width that extends up to 25 feet (7.5 m). Mea...
$9.50
Item #: 84215
$14.99
Fiskars Precision Needle-Nose Pliers have textured teeth and a narrow tip, perfect for tight spaces and detail work. These pliers feature a spring-act...
$14.99
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Item #: 34254
$11.77
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Easily and precisely cut wires, metals, plastics, paper, and more with Excel Blades Needle Nose Pliers with Side Cutter. Made of carbon steel, these p...
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Item #: 56407
$8.34
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Easily work with and cut wire, metals, plastic, paper, and more with Excel Blades Wire Cutter Pliers. These pliers are made of durable carbon steel an...
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Item #: 34287
$2.59 - $5.09
With heavy duty spring clamps and pivoting nylon jaws for a powerful and secure grip, the Great Neck Nylon Spring Clamp is perfect for crafts, woodwor...
$2.59 - $5.09
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Item #: 84211
$4.99 - $7.50
The Great Neck Rubber Mallet features a tough, chemical resistant rubber head that won’t scratch or mar surfaces. Perfect for professional and everyda...
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Item #: 35138
$11.35
When light tension is required for delicate hobby projects, the Excel Blades Quick Clamp is the clamp for the job. A 4” notched jaw opening applies pr...
$11.35
Item #: 73509
$4.74
Made of non-stretch, reinforced fiberglass, the Dritz Flip-It Tape Measure accurately measures a variety of fabric, fashion, and craft projects. The f...
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Item #: 84220
$15.90
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Ideal for holding a wide range of materials together, Fiskars Spring Clamp Set features four durable clamps with pivoting jaw pads for an even grip. C...
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Item #: 33055
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These dependable Hawk Stainless Steel Jewelry Pliers are great for small work. They are lightweight, rustproof, all have box joints, and cushion grip ...
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Item #: 34254
$11.77
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Easily work on jewelry and craft projects, complete repairs on computers and electronics, and more with Excel Blades Long Needle Nose Pliers. Made of ...
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Item #: 56215
$14.99
The Fiskars DIY Tape Measure is perfect for making precise English and metric measurements. This 16 ft measuring tape locks in place for accuracy, and...
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Item #: 54124
$10.49
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Blick Repositionable Ruler Tape is an adhesive-backed, repositionable ruler that allows you to measure hands-free. Perforated every 12 inches, the tap...
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Item #: 62491
$3.33
The Needle Crafters Flexi-Tape Measure Set is an essential tool for all your sewing and craft projects. The tape measure features easy-to-read marking...
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Item #: 35136
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This Hawk Steel Hammer has a black PVC easy-grip handle and a full size round face for accurate striking. 1 lb.
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Item #: 62520
$14.99
Punch designs, letters, and more into leather. Realeather Mini and Nylon Mallets are essentials for leather crafting and jewelry making. They feature ...
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Item #: 63837
$20.59
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Use ImpressArt Hole Punch Pliers to punch clean holes in brass, copper, nickel silver, Alkemé, pewter, and other soft metals up to 24 gauge. Th...
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Item #: 73547
$13.99
All the essential beading tools in one handy kit! The Beadsmith Beader’s Mini Travel Kit is perfect for last-minute, on-the-spot fixes. It includes a ...
$13.99
Item #: 84213
$19.99
The Fiskars Precision Screwdriver has a free-rotating handle that makes it easier to drive in screws with maximum force. This screwdriver also feature...
$19.99
Item #: 60671
$29.49
This economical tool kit has all the tools necessary for hobby and craft uses. This kit includes Economy Chain Nose Pliers, Round Nose Pliers, and Sid...
$29.49
Item #: 57399
$14.99
The Fiskars DIY Precision Level is an essential tool for your home décor and craft projects. It features three vials and a top-view window for precise...
$14.99
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Item #: 10546
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The Kapro Tools EZ Hang Ruler is the ultimate home-improvement tool for hanging art, photographs, and other wall décor easily and evenly. It comes wit...
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Item #: 34263
$14.02
With the Excel Blades Swiss Style Mini Hammer, you can easily work on all kinds of precision projects. This hammer is ideal for model making, woodwork...
$14.02
Item #: 35136
$6.59
This classic non-marring Hawk Rubber Mallet has a traditional hardwood handle. ½ lb.
$6.59
Item #: 35136
$9.99
This shock-absorbing Hawk Deadblow Hammer has a textured handle for a sure grip. Unlike steel hammers, the deadblow hammer won't damage wood or soft m...
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Item #: 84225
$16.95
Developed to complement Metal Earth’s popular 3D model kits, the Metal Earth Tool Kit contains everything you need to facilitate the building of reali...
$16.95
Bring precision to any project with our extensive selection of high-quality hand tools for artwork, crafting, DIY projects, and more! From common, everyday hand tools for your home and studio to specialty tools for jewelry-making, sculpture, and more, our assortment encompasses a wide range of uses and techniques.
What is a common hand tool?
As the name implies, hand tools are simple tools powered by hand rather than by motor. Categories of hand tools include cutters, hammers and striking tools, pliers, cutters, screwdrivers, clamps, drills, vises, saws, and knives.
What hand tools do artists use?
Pliers, hammers and mallets, and cutters are essential tools for sculptors, crafters, and model makers. Tweezers are useful for picking up and holding small items, such as beads or sequins. Cutters, including specialized scissors, are used for cutting fabric, paper, and more. Craft knives have sharp, replaceable blades and are commonly used for cutting and trimming paper, cardstock, and other thin materials. Rulers are essential for measuring and cutting straight lines.
What hand tools are needed for framing artwork?
Framing requires many hand tools, from hammers and craft knives to tape measures, clamps, and beyond. In addition to the selection of hand tools available here, you’ll find everything you need for framing on our Framing Tools and Accessories page.