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The ultimate beginning silversmith guide

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Everything you need as a beginning silversmith! I know I was overwhelmed when I started so here’s a little boot camp guide!
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All Things Silver

 
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One stop shop!
Rio Grande Jewelry Supply
 
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Item no. 100812- Best silver for pendants and bails! 22 GA
Sterling Silver 6" Sheet, Brushed Finish
 
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Item no. 100912 2mm full bead wire
Sterling Silver Full-Bead Wire, Dead-Soft
 
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Start with this! It’s the cheapest way to get x-easy, easy, medium, and hard solder!
Silver Sheet Solder Assortment
 
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Item no. 100812 best for ring and necklace backings! 26 GA
Sterling Silver 6" Sheet, Brushed Finish
 
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2mm 22 GA
Strip Bezel Flat Wire 925 Sterling Silver Flat Choose Your Size
 
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Best toolbox to fit EVERYTHING
Creative Options White & Gray Small Rack Storage System, 1 Each, Size: 11 x 10 x 7.25 in
 
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4mm pad size is the perfect option for every stud earring!👌 😍
Post Earrings Kit or A La Cart Sterling Silver Makes 5 Pairs - 1mm, 2.5mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 9.6mm Pad - Made in the USA
 
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Comes in so many options and shop small! 🏘️
Bezel Wire, Scalloped, Fine Silver, Flat | 999 Fine Silver Bezel Wire for DIY Silversmithing, Jeweler’s Bezel Wire, Cut to Size

Tools

 
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Up to 22 GA silver shears with the best handle!
The Beadsmith Plate Shears - Heavy Duty 8in
 
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Every silversmith needs a mandrel and plastic hammer so this kit is amazing! AND the ACTUAL ring sizer is a bonus!
HEYMOUS Metal Ring Mandrel Sizer Set with Mallet
 
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I use all 3 of these pliers on every single one of my projects. The mm gauge is amazing to measure bezel wire and the tweezers for solder. Love this for the price!
PAXCOO 19Pcs Jewelry Making Tools Kit
 
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Cheap beginner dremel with all the heads you could need. Great quality for price!
Dremel 2050-15 Stylo+ Craft Rotary Tool
 
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My preferred soldering block!
EuroTool Magnesia Soldering Block 6" X 3" X 1.5"
 
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Super affordable and comes with curved and straight
QWORK 2-Pack Cross Locking Tweezers Set
 
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Propane starter torch!
Bernzomatic FirePoint Precision Flame Torch
 
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Number 1 reccomended for silversmiths!
Smith® Silver Smith™ Acetylene and Air Torch Kit with Tank
 
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Safety glasses that are actually cute!
LeonDesigns Safety Glasses Anti-Fog Z87.1
 
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Best price with all 3 included! Acceptable quality!
YIEPET 3-in-1 Jewelry Saw Kit w/144 Blades
 
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Raw hide mallet so you don’t scratch your silver when flattening it etc!
Megacast Rawhide Mallet Tool 1 inch

Cabachons

 
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Best place for beginners to start buying cabs in the beginning! Wide variety for great prices
Brandedandwild.com
 
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In the Phoenix area!
Turquoise Mountain