Tools and Supplies You will need
Tools
Safety glasses
Jewelers saw and blades
Bench Block
Bench Pin
Pliers-flat nose, chain nose
Files – hand files and/or needle files – Half-round, Triangle and Square
Calipers – digital calipers can be found online or at Harbor Freight for around $20
Scribe or marker
Hole punch, Flexshaft or other tool for drilling and drill bit
Torch suitable for silver soldering
Optional
Metal shears
miter vise/jig
Separating disc and madrel for flex shaft
Supplies
22g sterling silver sheet large enough to fit your stone with some room for embellishments.
22g sterling silver sheet approx 16mm x 40mm
18g or 16g sterling silver sheet approx 12mm x 60mm
Bezel wire as needed
4.8mm O.D. silver tube...this will accommodate up to 3.5mm chain. ( Rio Grande Item No. 100428)
2.03mm O.D. silver tube (Rio Grande Item No. 100450)
19g silver wire
casting grain – for small balls or you can make your own
silver solder
A suitable focal stone. I recommend a stone tapered or wedge shape, but any shape stone can be made to work,
Optional materials
Chain 18-24” in length if you want to wear it when finished.
Tube bezel or bezel cup for an accent stone if desired