I will tell you the same thing I tell everyone just starting out. Get your self a set of these:

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Of any set from Ken's Custom iron and make yourself a set of tongs. First, you'll be making a tool you'll actually need and use. Second, they have GREAT instructional videos for each set of tongs. It's a great way to get started.