Suggested Tools & Supplies
Safety glasses
Jewelers saw and blades (#2/0-4/0)
Bench Block
Bench Pin
Pliers-flat nose, chain nose, round nose
Files – hand files and/or needle files
Calipers – digital calipers can be found online or at Harbor Freight for around $20
Rawhide mallet
Wire cutters
Scribe
bezel rocker, burnishers or bezel pusher
Torch for silver soldering.
Flexshaft or other tool for drilling
1.3mm drill bit
1.5mm or1.6mm drill bit
Optional
Metal shears
miter vise/jig
Dimple pliers
metal stamps
texture hammers
1.25mm hole punch
1.5mm hole punch
Supplies
flat-backed cabochon of your choosing
22g sterling silver sheet large enough to accommodate your stone and room for embellishments
18g or 20g sterling silver sheet 8mm x 76-100mm (3”-4”) depending on wrist size x2
24g sterling silver sheet 8mm x 152mm (6”)
16g sterling silver wire 152mm (6”)
Sterling silver half-bead, twist or other decorative wire for embellishments as needed
bezel wire
silver solder
flux