Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Flower Nylon Jaw Pliers are considered

Nylon Jaw Pliers are considered "a must-have" when working with soft wires

Sage Agate forms in volcanish ash

Because it doesn't harden the stone

The mines these stones are sourced from are primarily copper mines

It's like they were meant for each other

Wampum Shell 20mm Cross Bead - 15-16 Inch Shape_Flower Nylon Jaw Pliers are consideredWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.