Sculptors need a variety of good pairs of pliers. Flat pliers have flat jaws and work well for holding wires, handling rings and creating bends at an angle. If you need to make loops, get a pair of round nose pliers that have smooth round jaws. Chain nose pliers come with flat and pointed noses and sculptors use this tool for reaching tight spaces and gripping items.
Invest in a comfortable working area. A sturdy workbench helps keep projects in one area. Manufacturers produce a variety of workbench made from various materials such as glass, tiles or plexiglass. Another piece of equipment some sculptors use is a working stand. Stands are smaller than workbenches and hold your project on a sturdy and stable location.
Many sculpting projects involve molding materials by hand. Mold tools come in handy when making particular shapes. Some molding tools help you create bowls, vases and other home decor. Other molds help you form different shapes of faces.
Sculptors using wire often stock up on various cutting tools. These type of tools help sculptors cut wires in different shapes, including sharp or flat edges. For example, metal shears cut heavy sheets of metal and durable wires. Sculptors use a diagonal cutter to work on wire edges. End cutters cut the corners of flat pieces of wire.
Sculpting tools useful for any project include measurement and safety equipment. Rulers, especially steel rulers, help you obtain precise measurements for wires or sections of your sculpture. Safety glasses protect your eyes from flying materials.