In this video I cover the basic supplies needed to start silversmithing. It can be a little overwhelming and confusing to know exactly what you need to purchase and so I’ve created a straightforward, no-nonsense video covering just that.

These are my own personal recommendations with the products I have experience with. Getting the supplies gathered can be costly but I’ve tried to make sure all the essentials are covered while keeping the cost in mind. Other tools can be added as you grow in your silversmithing. I do not cover metals or gemstone supplies in this video. See below for a list of everything that I included in the video. Many of these items can be purchased in the area local to you, but I’ve included links for convenience.

CHAPTERS
-Intro 00:00
-Chapter 1 Safety 02:48
-Chapter 2 Surfaces and Torches 09:07
-Chapter 3 Soldering Tools 23:55
-Chapter 4 Basic Jewelry Making Tools 38:22


BEGINNER SILVERSMITHING SUPPLIES
**items with stars contain affiliate links where I earn a small commission from what is ordered at no extra cost to you.

1. SAFETY
-**Fire extinguisher: amzn.to/4ipIqAT
-**Fire blanket: amzn.to/3GfIPbx
-Ceramic tiles from hardware store
-Baking sheet with lip
-**Respirator: amzn.to/3RkJjQ3
-**Particulate mask: amzn.to/4jCAbCb
-**Safety Goggles (fog free): amzn.to/4imlodQ

2. SURFACES AND TORCHES
-Charcoal block: www.riogrande.com/product/long-life-hard-charcoal-…
-Solderite Board: www.riogrande.com/product/solderite-pads-hard/5020…
-**Micro butane torch: amzn.to/3Rkur4d
-**Sterno detachable torch head: amzn.to/4jEoICl

3. SOLDERING TOOLS
-Easy Sheet Solder (2x2 inch square is plenty to start): www.riogrande.com/product/silver-sheet-solders/101…
-Medium Sheet solder: (2x2 inch square is plenty to start): www.riogrande.com/product/silver-sheet-solders/101…
-Handy Flux (paste flux): www.riogrande.com/product/handy-flux-for-soldering…
-Smart Flux (liquid flux): pepetools.com/products/smart-flux-prips?variant=41…
-**Spray bottle (if using liquid flux): amzn.to/4iqUXE3
-**Solder Pick: amzn.to/42jbLYS
-Insulated Tweezers: www.riogrande.com/product/stainless-steel-straight…
-**Cross Locking Insulated Tweezers: amzn.to/3S3R0u1
-**Quench Bowl: amzn.to/3GfVxXI
-Smart Pickle: pepetools.com/products/smart-pickle-for-non-ferrou…
-**Copper Tongs: amzn.to/4lEAtKI
-**Mason Jar: amzn.to/42SBRC4
-**Mug Warmer: amzn.to/42wwadb

4. BASIC JEWELRY MAKING TOOLS
-**Flat Nose Pliers (I suggest two pair): amzn.to/4jG7Afx
-**Round Nose Pliers: amzn.to/4jEsLhZ
-**Flush Cutters: amzn.to/3GfLGRP
-**Fisker Shears (for sheet solder and thin sheet metal): amzn.to/4jqv6O0
-Metal Shears (more heavy duty up to 20g sheet): beaducation.com/products/french-shears?_pos=1&_sid…
-Digital Calipers: www.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/measuring-marking…
-Needle Flies: www.harborfreight.com/needle-file-set-10-piece-698…
-**6” Bastard Cut File: amzn.to/4cFzRjO
-**Ring Mandrel: amzn.to/4iopylu
-Rubber Mallet: www.harborfreight.com/1-12-lb-soft-face-mallet-690…
-**Bench Block: amzn.to/4ilIkdd
-**Bench Pin: amzn.to/4jfrA8J
-Metal Hole Punch: beaducation.com/products/metal-hole-punch-plier-1-…
-**Variety of Sandpaper: amzn.to/4jlEkej
-**Nail Files: amzn.to/4lDYi5v
-**Nail Buffer: amzn.to/43WLvok
-**4 Sided Nail Buffer: amzn.to/4cM801M

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