The 1-Step Looper
But then my practical (and frugal) nature kicked in and I reminded myself that I know very well how to make nice, consistent loops in any size and did I really need a $33 tool that makes them in just one size?
After all that fuss I ended up getting these for Christmas (a 50% off coupon was used, which makes me feel better) and I can tell that I’m really going to enjoy them.
Pros:
- make consistent simple loops in purchased head pins, eye pins or wire
- saves time
- one tool required rather than the usual three (round nose, chain nose & cutters)
Cons:
- expensive
- only makes one size loop
- doesn’t close loop completely in any wire except 18 gauge
This tool is definitely not a must have, but it is a great time saver and nice to have if you make projects with lots of simple loops. (As of this writing the 1-Step Looper is only $20 on Amazon, btw.)
In the video I give more detail about how to use them and the wire I recommend.
Hope you enjoy. Happy creating!
You can watch the Friday Findings 1-Step Looper Product Review video over at YouTube.
Fascinating. It would be interesting to see how people design these tools. You have such a pretty assortment of beads, btw.
I used the 1 step looper with eye pins to make earring dangles. However, the tool doesn’t make the loop tight against the bead, so the bead ends up loose in the dangle and moves up and down on it, instead of a tight dangle with no slack. Is there a way to make the loop tight against the bead as you would if you made the loop by hand?
Hi Patty,
Thanks for writing. I know exactly what you mean!
Your issue is an unfortunate side effect of the design of the One Step Looper. I’ve found if you use 18 gauge wire, you get the best loops possible from the tool. Often I go back in with my round nose pliers to make the loop just a smidge bigger which takes up that slack. Even after doing that I still think the tool saves me time.
Hope this helps!
Happy creating,
Sandy