Tools and Supplies You will need

Keeper of Secrets

Tools

Safety glasses

Jewelers saw and blades (#2/0-4/0)

Bench Block

Bench Pin

Torch for silver soldering

½” diameter wooden or metal rod for mandrel

7/16” diameter wooden or metal rod for mandrel

1.3mm drill bit

1.4mm or 1.6mm cylinder bur

Flexshaft or other rotary tool for drilling

Pliers-flat nose or half-round/flat

Files – hand files and/or needle files

Calipers – digital calipers preferred

Rawhide mallet

Small metal hammer

Wire cutters

Scribe or sharpie marker

Optional

miter vise/jig

bezel rocker, burnishers or bezel pusher for stone setting if desired

Metal shears

Supplies

24g sterling silver sheet (42mmx 42mm)

24g sterling silver sheet (18mm x 18mm) x2 (top/bottom)

24g sterling silver sheet (6mm x 24m) bail

24g sterling silver sheet (15mm x 38m) - sleeve

a variety of decorative wire or other embellishments

Keeper of Secrets

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Start Here!

  • Hello and thank you.
  • Tools and Supplies You will need
  • Tool & Supply list.pdf

Step-by-Step Videos

  • Introduction
  • Project Overview2
  • Making the Tube
  • Making the Lid
  • Making the Catch
  • Variations and Wrap Up

Step-by-Step Slideshow

  • Keeper of Secrets Slideshow

Step-by-Step Written Instructions

  • Keeper of Secrets Instructions.pdf

Examples to Inspire!

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