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I have injuries in my hands, so this little tool is a god send. I've started making rosaries recently and just love the ones made with chain. If I had to do it all by hand, it would take me weeks. When I use this tool, it just takes a couple of hours and saves me so much hand cramping and stain. It easily makes beautiful and consistent loops every time. It saves me money too, because I can just buy wire and make my own eye pins. Once you get the hang of it, it makes really professional looking stuff. I recommend using 20 Gauge wire with this tool. It helps reduce the slight gap in the loop when you make it. I want to address an issue people have been having with this tool. many people have mentioned that when you use it there is a quite noticeable space between the bead and the second loop. This is true. However, I have developed a little technique to reduce that gap greatly. It takes a little more time, but the results are very nice. open the first loop by about 1mm before you make the second loop. I know a lot of people don't like the open loop but I need to do it anyway to connect the beads together. Here is a detailed breakdown of what I do: You Will Need: -The 1 Step Looper -Wire or an eye pin -Bead -Round nose pliers or rosary pliers Steps: 1) make 1 loop using your wire or just grab an eye pin 2) Using the pliers, twist open that first loop so it's offset by about 45 degrees from it's original position. *This is super important because this allows your bead to butt right up against the curve of the loop and helps compensate the space needed to make the second loop.* 3) Position your wired bead to make the second loop. Be sure to press it right up against the left pincer that molds the loops. * it helps to lift the bead and wire away from the back slightly so you get get it flush with the pincer. I also recommend using a shorter wire so you don't have to thread it through the other end of the pliers. This lets you maneuver the bead easily* 4) Press the pliers to make the second loop. 5) Use round nose pliers to close and adjust the loops I find the simple act of opening the first loop by 45 degrees shifting up the bead into the opened loop makes all the difference. Also make sure you butt the bead right up against the left pincer as well. This really helps in making a snug fit with the second loop. It does take a bit of practice, but it works great every time! I hope this helps someone out. To conclude, I love this tool greatly. It allows a wounded noob like me to make really professional looking jewelry with a little amount of practice. I Can't recommend this tool enough!