Making wire loops when connecting beaded chain (think about a rosary necklace as well as connecting beads) Flat nose pliers are great for gripping wire and they are very similar to chain nose pliers, the only distinction being they do not taper to the end giving them a higher surface https://spoilmevintage.co.za/2024/11/20/chain-nose-pliers-uses-unlocking-creative-diy-project-ideas/