The following is a very basic list of tools needed for my jewelry making projects. Additional tools and supplies may be required depending on which class and which elements the student chooses to create. Tools need not be expensive. Many jewelry making tools can be purchased at your local craft store. My best advice is, get the highest quality tools you can afford but, if you start out with inexpensive tools, you can always upgrade later.
- Chain nose jewelry pliers
- Round nose jewelry pliers
- Flush cutters for wire (cheap, craft store type)
- Chasing hammer
- 4 oz ball peen hammer
- Small rubber dead blow hammer or rawhide mallet
- Steel bench block
- Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
- Metal file
- Measuring tape or ruler
- Butane torch
- Butane
- Fine grit foam sanding block
- 0000 steel wool
- Liver of sulfer
- Ruler or tape measure
- Copper, sterling, bronze or brass wire
- Beads
