When I first started getting more tools, I was a pro at fire staining, not soldering properly, and melting all the silver I had 😂 (loved the video, just reminded all the “Dammit’s” I’ve muttered while using all of them)
We all did at the beginning, trust me! Practice helps with time and we learn to use the tools as well 😀 Some experiences are more painful than others haha that's true! 😂
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thats what I worry about. So I need to just expect all three of those things to happen, after i cut pieces into the 100gram silver bar? Lol so a lot of time, tools, and wasted silver. Good to know so i know what to expect to avoid getting frustrated.Whats the easiest thing you would start with, cutting a hunk of silver off a bar?TYSM🙏
Same here although I do have silver wire, I'm focusing on copper until I'm confident I'm not a hopeless mess, I manadged to turn a braided copper wire ring into a solid ring with no distinct features, the solder just for some reason didn't want to melt but the rest did. I'll have to admit I haven't used Flux yet since I tried the first couple of times raw and now I'm trying with solder paste but it completely burns away before the metal is at the right temperature.
Same here although I do have silver wire, I'm focusing on copper until I'm confident I'm not a hopeless mess, I manadged to turn a braided copper wire ring into a solid ring with no distinct features, the solder just for some reason didn't want to melt but the rest did. I'll have to admit I haven't used Flux yet since I tried the first couple of times raw and now I'm trying with solder paste but it completely burns away before the metal is at the right temperature.
You helped me a lot. I’m in the Grillz jewelry business but I want to start making rings. I didn’t know what tools I should get until I watched your video 😊
Hiya lady Stardust, Thank you for this fundamental but essential video; essential? Yes, anyone starting will need these, or similar tools, to get the metal to do what they want it to do. What do you think do you think about the cost? I had to save up to purchase these tools, and even then had to get a few at a time. I, like most people,, were too tempted to buy the cheap alternative online. But, yes, there is always a but; the old expression; Buy cheap, and buy twice. Or even three times. It is worth waiting until you can afford the better quality items. Most affordable items can mar and mark your workpiece, sometimes badly, and if nothing else,, you will spend a lot of time correcting the mistakes and cleaning off the dings and dents from your works of art. So do I need all of these, and do I need them all at once? Yes, and no. You will find you do need them all, but not all at once; I purchased over time as I could afford them/needed them. You will need other tools to do other things, most artisan tools are made to fulfil a particular purpose. A rolling mill will roll out remelt metal into wire or plate. It will indent patterns into plate. It will squash chain into a shape you desire, plus other things. The hammer that Basia showed will flattern things using the flat end. It will indent semi hemispherical dents. It will not be best used hitting puches as this will mark the flat, highly polished face. A brass mallet is best for this. A quick point; the state of the surface you hit with will be inparted onto the work piece. A nice highly polished surface will not mar the workpiece, but if it has a ding in it, that will transfer. Okay would I have added tools to the list? Yes, a scriber. A what? A sharp pointed piece of usually steel that is used to scratch a mark into your workpiece. To show where to saw along, or saw to. Where to drill, or mark with a burr. Why not just use a sharpie? The scriber mark is indented, scratched into the surface, pen will come of when you don't want it too. Another simular tool is a centre punch, again a piece of steel that you place the pointed end where you want the hole, you then hit the other end with the brass hammer to leave a dent that your drill bit locates into to help stop the drill slipping. A lot of work that you do to your metal be it copper, brass, silver or gold will be pure engineering. Marking, sawing, drilling, bending the list goes on are all standard sheet metal working practasis and you can learn about them from watching start up videos on RUclips on engineering, or reading books. Metal is metal, is metal. How it ends up, as art jewellery or a car body depends on what you want it to be. Starting out you need the best tools you can afford, the best materials you can get, and the best teaching around. Here on this channel you have found, in my opinion the very best teaching around. Basia started with a degree in Art History not working metal. She is a great artist and has become a great engineer too. She has learned from books, some videos and a lot of practical work how to make some of the very best art jewellery around. I know I own some and wear it. I want more... So my advice? Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don't miss films. Do I get anything from saying things like this? No, I'm one of Basias' supporters. I've learned a lot from her and her videos over the years, and I want to learn more. Okay enough rambling from me, read the other messages as people are great at sharing on here. Re-watch the video when you have time. Why? I always learn more from re-watching any of the teaching videos I follow, it's just good practice to learn as much as I can. If you are new here go back and watch from the start, you will learn a lot about how, why, what, where and when of making great jewellery. Stay safe everyone, Steve xx
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingyou are always welcome, dear lady. Would you believe I'm actually coming up with designs? I'll send photos when I've made them. I never thought I'd be able to say that; thank you for your faith in me. Steve xx
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingThat is funny because I can't wait to see them, too... hehehe. We need a lot more videos from you showing the starting point of all that we do at our bench peg. You are the best Dear Lady, keep on keeping on!!! Steve xx
Since I came across your videos I have been so inspired to make my own jewelery! I love beautiful gemstones and have realised a newfound passion. I love this video! Thankyou Basia! ❤⚘🌿
You are very welcome! It makes me very happy to read a comment such as yours, I'm glad I was able to inspire you! Have fun and I'm sure you will enjoy this new passion a lot ❤
Thank you exactly what I was looking for. I have been educated on the metal smithing (+CNC programming, specialized on gears) but I love jewelry and wanted to start learning. ❤️
Before buying all of this, search for a local jewelry workshop. Usually they're extremely cheap (mine is 40$ for YEAR). And they provide all necessary tools for making jewelry
Thanks for making this video! I just got some jump rings/chains/earring hooks to make beach glass jewlery, but didn't have any idea about tools. This was a great starting point and makes me feel less intimidated going forward!
I have the same idea, but this seems like so much? What do i need? I have adhd or just a hard time focusing, so the amount of information is too much to process. If you understand it, or get to understanding what tools are essential, please tell me what i need.
I love so much your videos. They are so helpful, you explain everything so well and make it look so easy! In addition to that you are so funny and sweet! I would love to be able to set opals in rings by the end of the year, but I need to much to learn and get all these basic tools and these videos help so much. Thank you!!! 😊
hello beautiful thank you for teaching us the tools we need and how to use them I'm going to be afraid to watch this video several times to memorize and not forget it 🤗🤔😘💗
good morning beautiful thank you very much for your words that helps me a lot because I am a little shy and the fact that you take your time to answer makes me feel that I matter thank you very much 💗💗💗💓
Thank you for this list video. I’m going to help a non-tool friend of mine make his wedding rings. This helped me build out the list of what to add to my current construction collection for adding jewelry to the mix. 🙂
Loved this thank you so much, going to my first jewellery making class this weekend. I would really love to see how you use the polishing attachments, this is something I struggle to get my head round. If you already have a video on this please could you point me in the right direction ☺️ thanks again x
Good luck in you class Sian! ❤️ And thank you for watching 💜 I show it I'm my tutorials, but I will also make a video showing my polishing process in real time 😀
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much I’m so excited, I’ve done bits at home but it would be nice to get some feedback and learn. Oh thank you that would be amazing! It’s all the steps and what to use for what finish and metals. There’s so much to learn!
I'm halfway there lol😂. I have many of these tools but you just helped me identify the stuff I'm missing. I'm starting off with some very basic wire working jewelry and when I can get more of the tools and flux I need I'll move onto the precious metals. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for your videos! Do you have any safety tips for the studio? Particularly around storing items in the studio when not in use? I can be quite anxious and worrying about chemicals/flammables and other items is stopping me making
Thank you for watching! I don't have any particular tips, just make sure they are closed well, put in the safe boxes, labelled clearly and out away, out of reach of kids.
It’s a really overwhelming amount of stuff… if I want to buy one project to master at a time… dainty rings for example, bevel jewelry - what tools would I need just for that? Is there a set somewhere of the basics to get started
So all in all, you only need about $5000 Canadian + Silver and/or Gold sheeting etc, plus Rolling Mill and Lost Wax Spinner, Torch and Gas, Maybe a binocular microscope and an endless line of do-dads and things. I started Faceting several years ago and thought I might get into at least Silver Smithing. Then I discovered how expensive Faceting Tools are, never mind the ever increasing cost of the rough minerals. I could see I needed to spend a fair bit in pliers alone and a small vice and a torch w/tank etc. I knew it was going to be cost prohibitive if I still wanted to cut gemstones. Ultimately for me, the deciding factor was "Artistic Talent" or a lack thereof. While I have excelled in Graphic Arts, Musical Arts and Martial Arts, I am not familiar with Jewellery. I have never worn any and still don't at the age of 63 now. So I have never paid any attention to jewellery. I think you have to have experience with different types and forms of jewellery PLUS an inherent artistic talent .. unless you want to just copy everyone else's stuff. I definitely lack this latter part so I gave up on the thought and will stick to cutting coloured gemstones ... for people such as yourselves. :)
OH MY! Theres so much to buy but I really want a shop of my own. Do you know of any package deals you can make one purchase to get it all? Thank you for the video you did good:)
You mentioned that you use LUXI compounds because they are more "safe" or less toxic than other compounds. Why is that and how do they compare to DIALUX compounds?
Here I am already invested a good amount in leathercraft, thinking it will be also good to be able to make jewelry because leather, wood and silver are good materials to combine :D. Definitely will not put a lot of money again...noo :D
hey, this might be a silly question but I'm trying to figure out where I can save money while starting out...Do you need the rotary tool and flex shaft with all the attachments or can you just use the sanding and polishing papers?
Ok, so this is a good question! Personally, I think that if you really just want to try it out and ses if you like it without investing, then I'd try with the polishing papers and sanding sticks first. However, if it's something you know you want to do, then a rotary tool and a flex shaft are the best and most investment worthy tools you can get! You will use them constantly for many jobs and they will save you a lot of time and energy (and time and your strength are money). That's my personal opinion, but please don't feel pressured to invest if you can't or don't want to! Also, there are cheaper brands out there, like Dremel or even simpler ones, no need to buy something expensive, like Foredom, right away 💕
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much for your response, that was super helpful! I absolutely love your videos too I’ve learned so much from them :)
Hello, thank you for sharing those supplies you need. I have a question, what sawblade should I use for sawing copper? Small things... like wire or small inserts. Oh another question, oops. It is hard to buy tools from jeweler shops. You have to be a registered student or a professional jeweler maker. Do you know a shop where you can buy products as an amateur? Thank you...
I believe that it depends on the thickness of the copper. I think if it is thicker metal then go with a thicker saw blade but if it is thin then go with a thin saw blade (not too sure though, as I am somewhat new to this). Also, there is a shop online called Rio Grande Jewelry Supply that has a lot of high-quality jewelry making tools and you can get them shipped to your home. It makes you create an account but you don't need to be a registered student or a professional.
@Venus Muñoz-Hernandez thank you for the information. I know riogrande and I love to put everything in my cart... but when I look at the shipping prices... OMG... not normal. Can't afford that. 😪 you, from the USA are so lucky... 😭
Such a helpful video, thank you Basia! I'm a complete newbie and so don't have a studio space. Where did you set up your jewellery making station when you were starting out?
In a corner of my living room (check out my older vlogs 😀 the ones up until 2021). I kept my bench right next to the balcony door and kept the room well ventilated. I hope you will be able to start! Good luck
Well soul destroying solder wire cutting and restocking my tubs , starting with 4 meters of copper solder wire , then hard silver solder wire , then medium, and finally easy wire , so better get comfortable, 🙃
My mom got me a metalsmithing kit for my birthday and there’s a lot of stuff in it but I feel like it’s missing the most important stuff for a beginner 😕😕
It's very sweet of your mom, that's a lovely gift! ❤ But I know what you mean, unfortunately many of those ready made kits are often missing some bits, which turn out to be quite important. I hope this video will help you purchase the missing tools :)
Not me considering another resource intensive hobby....
Ohh no not me too. I’m actually going to start a business. 🤭
I tell myself it’s to save money in the long run as well as the creativity. 😆
Me too! knowing I have no space let alone bread for all this right now 😂😂
Right the jewelry making I want to do is not low maintenance what so ever
Same! 🤣🤣
This has been the most informative 8 minutes of all the jewellery videos I have been watching.
Thank you for sharing the knowledge.
Oh wow, that's wonderful to hear!! I'm very happy you found this video informative and I hope it will be helpful ❤️
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingThe amount of detail you go into each tool and why you need it is amazing. Thank you. Very well articulated
Gaśnica spilled the beans for me! You are Polish! So nice!:)
hahaha 😀 yes, a Polish gal here :)) Dziękuję bardzo!
When I first started getting more tools, I was a pro at fire staining, not soldering properly, and melting all the silver I had 😂 (loved the video, just reminded all the “Dammit’s” I’ve muttered while using all of them)
We all did at the beginning, trust me! Practice helps with time and we learn to use the tools as well 😀 Some experiences are more painful than others haha that's true! 😂
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing Thats what I worry about. So I need to just expect all three of those things to happen, after i cut pieces into the 100gram silver bar? Lol so a lot of time, tools, and wasted silver. Good to know so i know what to expect to avoid getting frustrated.Whats the easiest thing you would start with, cutting a hunk of silver off a bar?TYSM🙏
Same here although I do have silver wire, I'm focusing on copper until I'm confident I'm not a hopeless mess, I manadged to turn a braided copper wire ring into a solid ring with no distinct features, the solder just for some reason didn't want to melt but the rest did. I'll have to admit I haven't used Flux yet since I tried the first couple of times raw and now I'm trying with solder paste but it completely burns away before the metal is at the right temperature.
Same here although I do have silver wire, I'm focusing on copper until I'm confident I'm not a hopeless mess, I manadged to turn a braided copper wire ring into a solid ring with no distinct features, the solder just for some reason didn't want to melt but the rest did. I'll have to admit I haven't used Flux yet since I tried the first couple of times raw and now I'm trying with solder paste but it completely burns away before the metal is at the right temperature.
@@CanadianSpaceBoy time to learn how to use flux!
You helped me a lot. I’m in the Grillz jewelry business but I want to start making rings. I didn’t know what tools I should get until I watched your video 😊
Loved it Basia. Thank you so much for creating so much great quality free content for us!
Thank you, it means a lot ❤️ I hope it will be useful! 🙏
Hiya lady Stardust,
Thank you for this fundamental but essential video; essential? Yes, anyone starting will need these, or similar tools, to get the metal to do what they want it to do. What do you think do you think about the cost? I had to save up to purchase these tools, and even then had to get a few at a time. I, like most people,, were too tempted to buy the cheap alternative online. But, yes, there is always a but; the old expression; Buy cheap, and buy twice. Or even three times. It is worth waiting until you can afford the better quality items. Most affordable items can mar and mark your workpiece, sometimes badly, and if nothing else,, you will spend a lot of time correcting the mistakes and cleaning off the dings and dents from your works of art.
So do I need all of these, and do I need them all at once? Yes, and no. You will find you do need them all, but not all at once; I purchased over time as I could afford them/needed them. You will need other tools to do other things, most artisan tools are made to fulfil a particular purpose. A rolling mill will roll out remelt metal into wire or plate. It will indent patterns into plate. It will squash chain into a shape you desire, plus other things. The hammer that Basia showed will flattern things using the flat end. It will indent semi hemispherical dents. It will not be best used hitting puches as this will mark the flat, highly polished face. A brass mallet is best for this. A quick point; the state of the surface you hit with will be inparted onto the work piece. A nice highly polished surface will not mar the workpiece, but if it has a ding in it, that will transfer.
Okay would I have added tools to the list? Yes, a scriber. A what? A sharp pointed piece of usually steel that is used to scratch a mark into your workpiece. To show where to saw along, or saw to. Where to drill, or mark with a burr. Why not just use a sharpie? The scriber mark is indented, scratched into the surface, pen will come of when you don't want it too. Another simular tool is a centre punch, again a piece of steel that you place the pointed end where you want the hole, you then hit the other end with the brass hammer to leave a dent that your drill bit locates into to help stop the drill slipping.
A lot of work that you do to your metal be it copper, brass, silver or gold will be pure engineering. Marking, sawing, drilling, bending the list goes on are all standard sheet metal working practasis and you can learn about them from watching start up videos on RUclips on engineering, or reading books. Metal is metal, is metal. How it ends up, as art jewellery or a car body depends on what you want it to be.
Starting out you need the best tools you can afford, the best materials you can get, and the best teaching around. Here on this channel you have found, in my opinion the very best teaching around. Basia started with a degree in Art History not working metal. She is a great artist and has become a great engineer too. She has learned from books, some videos and a lot of practical work how to make some of the very best art jewellery around. I know I own some and wear it. I want more...
So my advice? Subscribe to this channel and hit the bell so you don't miss films. Do I get anything from saying things like this? No, I'm one of Basias' supporters. I've learned a lot from her and her videos over the years, and I want to learn more.
Okay enough rambling from me, read the other messages as people are great at sharing on here. Re-watch the video when you have time. Why? I always learn more from re-watching any of the teaching videos I follow, it's just good practice to learn as much as I can. If you are new here go back and watch from the start, you will learn a lot about how, why, what, where and when of making great jewellery.
Stay safe everyone, Steve xx
Thank you Steve!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingyou are always welcome, dear lady. Would you believe I'm actually coming up with designs? I'll send photos when I've made them. I never thought I'd be able to say that; thank you for your faith in me.
Steve xx
@@stephencoster9532 please do! I'd love to see them 🥰
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithingThat is funny because I can't wait to see them, too... hehehe. We need a lot more videos from you showing the starting point of all that we do at our bench peg. You are the best Dear Lady, keep on keeping on!!!
Steve xx
What a great video! I have a lot of tools from a class I took over 10 years ago. Luckily I only need a few things to take this back up! How exciting.
Since I came across your videos I have been so inspired to make my own jewelery! I love beautiful gemstones and have realised a newfound passion. I love this video! Thankyou Basia! ❤⚘🌿
You are very welcome! It makes me very happy to read a comment such as yours, I'm glad I was able to inspire you! Have fun and I'm sure you will enjoy this new passion a lot ❤
incredible video! thank you for sharing
Best vedio for beginners, just like a guiding tutorials...very very helpful, most informative vedio even seen
This was most important 8 minutes to me .jeweller from Sri Lanka …..thank you
Thank you exactly what I was looking for. I have been educated on the metal smithing (+CNC programming, specialized on gears) but I love jewelry and wanted to start learning. ❤️
Before buying all of this, search for a local jewelry workshop.
Usually they're extremely cheap (mine is 40$ for YEAR).
And they provide all necessary tools for making jewelry
Absolutely loved it! Great video, so informative! Saved for my metalsmithing playlist!
Yay!! That's great to hear, thank you 🥰
Thank you for so many information!!! I really appreciate it!!!
Thanks for making this video! I just got some jump rings/chains/earring hooks to make beach glass jewlery, but didn't have any idea about tools. This was a great starting point and makes me feel less intimidated going forward!
Wow! This was exceptionally put together. Very informative. Thank you
oh wow, thank you!! That really means a lot, I'm glad you find it helpful! ❤
I wanted to make my wife my own handmade ring, I’m so glad you made this video, made me even more interested and invested to making it ❤
I have the same idea, but this seems like so much? What do i need? I have adhd or just a hard time focusing, so the amount of information is too much to process. If you understand it, or get to understanding what tools are essential, please tell me what i need.
So sweet
You are very nice. Thanks for the tools for beginners very helpful information. Thanks ❤😊
My pleasure, I'm happy you enjoyed it and found it helpful! Thank you ❤️
I wish I knew your channel for a long time to become a craftsman par excellence
That was just great thanks dear very very helpful 😊
I love the way you explain, your voice ❤
Is an oxy acetylene torch too much heat for this kind of stuff? I have an oxy acetylene setup and it works good on metal.
Great efficient use of time in this brill introduction to Jewellery tools for beginners etc. Very thorough and good advice.
Thank you very much for this video, it’s so helpful!
You are an excellent teacher thank you for sharing your wisdom
Thank you so much!! ❤️🙏
I'm going to do a smelting smothing method maybe some chemistry down the line. Startup is estimated at $3/$400.
I love so much your videos. They are so helpful, you explain everything so well and make it look so easy! In addition to that you are so funny and sweet! I would love to be able to set opals in rings by the end of the year, but I need to much to learn and get all these basic tools and these videos help so much. Thank you!!! 😊
Keep learning and practicing! I'm sure you will be able to achieve your goals ❤️ Have fun while learning, that's very important 😀
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you! If I manage will let you know!!
hello beautiful thank you for teaching us the tools we need and how to use them I'm going to be afraid to watch this video several times to memorize and not forget it 🤗🤔😘💗
Thank you Filiberto! And I hope this video helps you a lot ❤️ Good luck! And don't be afraid, take your time learning and enjoy the process 😊
good morning beautiful thank you very much for your words that helps me a lot because I am a little shy and the fact that you take your time to answer makes me feel that I matter thank you very much 💗💗💗💓
Learned to be a successful lamp worker/glassblower on RUclips, time for another hobby side job to join the mix
Thank you for this list video. I’m going to help a non-tool friend of mine make his wedding rings. This helped me build out the list of what to add to my current construction collection for adding jewelry to the mix. 🙂
Where can one buy the metal and jewels?
great info for the beginners
All of a sudden I don’t wanna start ring making anymore 😅
love the video thanks 😍
Thank you
Ibrahim from Egypt
thank you for sharing! I was wondering about this info earlier... :)
Excellent video and channel thanks 🙏🏻
Adhd here:half way though the dreams over.. 😂
😂😂
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learn discipling and adhd will greatly help you
Very nice work, I wish you success
Thank u so much I want to start this. Ur so helpful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍❤️
I hope my videos will help you get started 🥰 good luck!
Loved this thank you so much, going to my first jewellery making class this weekend. I would really love to see how you use the polishing attachments, this is something I struggle to get my head round. If you already have a video on this please could you point me in the right direction ☺️ thanks again x
Good luck in you class Sian! ❤️ And thank you for watching 💜 I show it I'm my tutorials, but I will also make a video showing my polishing process in real time 😀
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much I’m so excited, I’ve done bits at home but it would be nice to get some feedback and learn. Oh thank you that would be amazing! It’s all the steps and what to use for what finish and metals. There’s so much to learn!
I would also love an in-depth video (explain like I`m 5) about sanding and polishing! 😌❤️(Can I skip certain steps if I use a tumbler?)
I'm halfway there lol😂. I have many of these tools but you just helped me identify the stuff I'm missing. I'm starting off with some very basic wire working jewelry and when I can get more of the tools and flux I need I'll move onto the precious metals.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Great and very informative video, thank you!
You're welcome! Thank you for watching 💜
Your video is vey high quality and perfect 🎉
Thank you for your videos! Do you have any safety tips for the studio? Particularly around storing items in the studio when not in use? I can be quite anxious and worrying about chemicals/flammables and other items is stopping me making
Thank you for watching! I don't have any particular tips, just make sure they are closed well, put in the safe boxes, labelled clearly and out away, out of reach of kids.
It’s a really overwhelming amount of stuff… if I want to buy one project to master at a time… dainty rings for example, bevel jewelry - what tools would I need just for that? Is there a set somewhere of the basics to get started
Can a soldering iron be used instead of a torch? What’s best for gold?
Thank you so so much for this!!
You're so welcome! I hope it will be helpful :) ❤
Absolutely worth the wait. Thank you Basia!
So glad you think so! Thank you Jeff 🥰
you’ve made starting this craft SO much easier😊 thank you so much for your videos. I don’t think i would’ve started without your videos 🙏
Wow, that's so wonderful to hear! I'm glad you think so and I'm very happy that my videos are helping you 😍 thank you
I love this video 🌹
So all in all, you only need about $5000 Canadian + Silver and/or Gold sheeting etc, plus Rolling Mill and Lost Wax Spinner, Torch and Gas, Maybe a binocular microscope and an endless line of do-dads and things.
I started Faceting several years ago and thought I might get into at least Silver Smithing. Then I discovered how expensive Faceting Tools are, never mind the ever increasing cost of the rough minerals. I could see I needed to spend a fair bit in pliers alone and a small vice and a torch w/tank etc. I knew it was going to be cost prohibitive if I still wanted to cut gemstones. Ultimately for me, the deciding factor was "Artistic Talent" or a lack thereof. While I have excelled in Graphic Arts, Musical Arts and Martial Arts, I am not familiar with Jewellery. I have never worn any and still don't at the age of 63 now. So I have never paid any attention to jewellery. I think you have to have experience with different types and forms of jewellery PLUS an inherent artistic talent .. unless you want to just copy everyone else's stuff. I definitely lack this latter part so I gave up on the thought and will stick to cutting coloured gemstones ... for people such as yourselves. :)
This is wonderful thx
OH MY! Theres so much to buy but I really want a shop of my own. Do you know of any package deals you can make one purchase to get it all? Thank you for the video you did good:)
what kind of pickling solution do you suggest to use?
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
One question about pickling solution. What plastic mug do you use.
Greatttt!!! Do you give its learning classes?
You mentioned that you use LUXI compounds because they are more "safe" or less toxic than other compounds. Why is that and how do they compare to DIALUX compounds?
Do you use a solder silver alloy or just pure Tin I don t think is that rezistent
Here I am already invested a good amount in leathercraft, thinking it will be also good to be able to make jewelry because leather, wood and silver are good materials to combine :D. Definitely will not put a lot of money again...noo :D
Coming here as a glass blower with similar line of thought 😂
Спасибо за видео !!! 👍😍🌹
Love love love your work thanks alot
is this the same tools youd use for gold and platinum also?
can you suggest a better brand for a quality pliers or clamps? I've just broken mine...
What is the name brand of the pliars? I am someone that is new this and I want to make sure I get good quality tools :) AMAZING video btw!!!
Also, is there a size to this tool? :)
Great video! Is there a list of all of these tools with a photo of the tool next to it? Thanks!
I have a blog post on my website: www.stardustmine.art/blogs/learn-metalsmithing/most-basic-tools-to-start-metalsmithing
Thank you! is there a list of these tools?
Honey, how can we order all this stuff
Little by little mechanics need tools before entering a shop.. this follows the same rules
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@@Stephanie-ku8wl yes and no they demand your compagny code so if you are practicing or an hobbyist you cannot buy gold and others more advance tools
It's easy to order things, but you need to know how to work with them. Everyone thinks this is a simple hobby. No, this is art and hard work.
What for paper trans of carbon ?
Where would we buy the metal AND the stones/jewels??
hey, this might be a silly question but I'm trying to figure out where I can save money while starting out...Do you need the rotary tool and flex shaft with all the attachments or can you just use the sanding and polishing papers?
Ok, so this is a good question! Personally, I think that if you really just want to try it out and ses if you like it without investing, then I'd try with the polishing papers and sanding sticks first. However, if it's something you know you want to do, then a rotary tool and a flex shaft are the best and most investment worthy tools you can get! You will use them constantly for many jobs and they will save you a lot of time and energy (and time and your strength are money). That's my personal opinion, but please don't feel pressured to invest if you can't or don't want to! Also, there are cheaper brands out there, like Dremel or even simpler ones, no need to buy something expensive, like Foredom, right away 💕
@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thank you so much for your response, that was super helpful! I absolutely love your videos too I’ve learned so much from them :)
How possible is doing this in an apartment or on a balcony? Haha! Serious question though...
How much can that cost me
Hello, thank you for sharing those supplies you need. I have a question, what sawblade should I use for sawing copper? Small things... like wire or small inserts.
Oh another question, oops. It is hard to buy tools from jeweler shops. You have to be a registered student or a professional jeweler maker. Do you know a shop where you can buy products as an amateur? Thank you...
I believe that it depends on the thickness of the copper. I think if it is thicker metal then go with a thicker saw blade but if it is thin then go with a thin saw blade (not too sure though, as I am somewhat new to this). Also, there is a shop online called Rio Grande Jewelry Supply that has a lot of high-quality jewelry making tools and you can get them shipped to your home. It makes you create an account but you don't need to be a registered student or a professional.
@Venus Muñoz-Hernandez thank you for the information.
I know riogrande and I love to put everything in my cart... but when I look at the shipping prices... OMG... not normal. Can't afford that. 😪 you, from the USA are so lucky... 😭
Such a helpful video, thank you Basia! I'm a complete newbie and so don't have a studio space. Where did you set up your jewellery making station when you were starting out?
In a corner of my living room (check out my older vlogs 😀 the ones up until 2021). I kept my bench right next to the balcony door and kept the room well ventilated. I hope you will be able to start! Good luck
What about smelting? Thank you, this is very helpful!
These are the most basic tools to start making silver and gold jewellery :)
This video was so damn helpuful
Wow, that's awesome! I'm happy to hear that :) Thank you for watching
Well soul destroying solder wire cutting and restocking my tubs , starting with 4 meters of copper solder wire , then hard silver solder wire , then medium, and finally easy wire , so better get comfortable, 🙃
Where do I find real gold thick wire for rings and bevels
costa quanta? how much is this gonna cost me ?
How much it all costs?
For anyone willing to math it out, how much does all the tools in the video cost all together
A few thousand depends on the brand names
My mom got me a metalsmithing kit for my birthday and there’s a lot of stuff in it but I feel like it’s missing the most important stuff for a beginner 😕😕
It's very sweet of your mom, that's a lovely gift! ❤ But I know what you mean, unfortunately many of those ready made kits are often missing some bits, which turn out to be quite important. I hope this video will help you purchase the missing tools :)
How can buy the tools
How to order this items
Please make a Amazon cart and share it(:
I wonder how much money that is in total
I have a video about that! 😀 ruclips.net/video/uh1w6HRWdhQ/видео.htmlsi=_x5-MEL9jELOnaSt
Where can i buy silver 😢
Holy crap
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..... If only there were ring mandrals for my giant fingers lol
"Yeah, I'll start silversmithing as a hobby. What could go wrong?"
Goddamn Assgentian budget
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Im scared of hammers is there anything else i can use instead?maybe a rock?
It is such a shame that Pepe tools are financially out of reach in Australia.
I know! Hopefully they will expand around the world
May I translate your video into Chinese? I send a email to you with more detailed information, thanks !
This looks expensive.