Jewelry Making Tools You ABSOLUTELY NEED To Start Metalsmithing! | Metalsmith Academy

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

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[@tudormiller887]

Great video Lucy. Really informative. Thanks! Watching from London.

[@robert1899-e1d]

Seriously you have the cleanest shop that I have seen rivaling my loving and missed fathers '

[@johnmichael642]

I spent months learning what tools i needed and the result of all that work includes almost everything in this video with only a few more items... wish this had come out sooner!!!

[@shandaoneil2414]

Me too! I have some junk I don’t need. Too much stuff really.

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

I'll get chop chopping making the next one soon I promise :)

[@denaenaeee]

I graduated high school 2 years ago and really missed my jewelry making class, it was my favorite! I just randomly thought of it and forgot a lot of what I learned :( then I find this video. Thank you ❤️

[@aharonbenyisrael8387]

What high school has jewelry making class and where? Interesting

[@Robindalmiras]

Great info! Great classes! Highly recommend Lucy’s classes. I have learned so much from her classes!

[@jadenephrite]

I also recommend getting magnifying viewing visors such as the OptiVisor DA-7 which has a magnification of 2.75X and a focal length of 6 inches. The OptiVisor's headband is quickly adjustable to fit different hat sizes and has lateral swivel pivots such that the magnifying lens can conveniently flip up when not needed for magnified viewing. A variety of different lens magnifications are available such that the stronger the magnification, then the shorter is its focal length.

[@wirayadabutram7889]

So many thing to buy😰 I will get there t.q.Lucy.❤️

[@Xomby]

I put my pickle in and old dill pickle jar inside a wax warmer designed for, well, waxing legs and such things. I like the ability to swap out jars of pickle quickly, and have a sealed container that won't spill to much if it gets tipped over.

[@twintyara6330]

Good to know

[@allanthompson9695]

Lots of extremely useful information in your video here Lucy. Awesome precise and clear presentation. You also got across the ultra importance of wearing a mask to me. Well done.

[@debraphillips8921]

Absolutely phenomenally informative. Your explanation of each has been so easily understood. You are a great teacher!! I am really looking forward to watching all different videos to learn.. thank you

[@martinlawrence3310]

Hi Lucy been watching from South Africa. Love your vidios. With every thing going on here i had lost some hope but you seam to have given me the insparation to get back up and working at the bench again. Thankyou very much

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Ohhh thank you so much Martin! I have quite a few students in South Africa, and my best friend lives there too, Hope to make it to your part of the world next year!!

[@fredrossman1189]

That was great. I am retired but still do a little. I also teach to get folks started and will direct them to your wonderful video.

[@MrLuis2395]

Best video I’ve found on this

[@joseph9889]

WOW!!! Fantastic video! I wish I had seen this video before I spent countless hours trying to find all these tools by myself. This video is extremely helpful for anyone, such as myself, who's trying to get into jewelry making!

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Thanks so much Joseph! i'm really happy you liked it!

[@helicrashpro]

This video is super impressive. VERY well organized and produced with the perfect amount of information and very good information. Lucy, you are amazing.

[@mjremy2605]

Thank you Lucy, for an excellent demo, very detailed and very relevant. I am a novice in the jewelry making world. Thank you also for NO music to hurt the ears, oh joy!! Your workshop looks enviably organized, nice work. Love your tutorials. Subscribed. I hope to become a serious jeweler. So much to learn! Your take on the tools, with brand names, sizes, and suppliers was very much appreciated. I want to say here, that I have used a Dremel rotary tool 4000 for many years but they are poorly made and break down, need carbon brush replacements and never have the power. Foredom Flex Shaft set up is much better. The choices on Foredom are mind boggling, but you selected the most versatile (and cheapest) motor of the 3 available - my choice too. Glad to know which handpieces you picked as there are too many choices. Very glad to know what bits you picked too! I want to add that Diamond bits whether drill or bur or hole saws are very useful for cutting into ceramic, tile, glass (use water spray during cut) and I made many bowls into planters with these diamond bits, for everyday DIY use around the house. Useful for drilling into porcelain fragments or tile for making jewelry. Always spray water during diamond drilling into stone, clay, glass. In the US buy these here: Plastic goggles - Harbor Freight $2. Wire, metal supplies, jewelry tools - Etsy.com or Amazon.com. Stones - Ebay, Etsy, or local gem shows in your towns. On Etsy, you get all the Indian vendors from Jaipur, Rajasthan, home of stone cutting and great source of world gems. Pick your vendor carefully. Some are good, some are not good. See reviews. Ottofrei.com is a good place to buy pricey tools or kits, cheaper than Rio Grande. They are reputable and based in Oakland, CA. One thing I would love to get some advice on... what model ultrasonic cleaner do you use if at all? I have jewelry to clean from a house fire and overwhelmed by the huge variety and brands of these. Many made in China do not last or malfunction. I need a good one, portable size.

[@Arrviasto]

I'm just starting and I've got some basic tools from a home workshop like drill press, sanders, vices etc. I'd add to that video, if you've got generic tools you can make your own jewellery-specific tools. I made myself mostly simple workholding tools, punches and modified some existing hammers and anvils by polishing them. Cheap tools need to be polished again after some time, but I find it worth the effort.

[@yael0778]

I miss those tools... used to have almost all of them❤

[@raivislacis7730]

Love ❤ your simple explanation on the stuff.

[@barry7608]

Thanks Lucy Im only a beginner, Ive done lots of silver and bronze brazing but am mad keen to make some silver jewellery. Thankfully I have many of your suggested manual tools as my dad was an aircraft engineer, lists of very fine stones of all shapes and a similar array of files. Anyway thanks you did float my boat... so now to get started

[@oxyninjassassin]

Thank you so much..I subscribed...I'm just starting this journey into jewelry making..so your videos are going to be alot of help...have a wonderful day...

[@TheTruthteller9147]

Great video love!, just going into the industry and this is the best most well put together and organized video I've seen out there on setup. Subb for sure!. Editing and production is top notch as well!.

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Ahhh thank you so much Bill! my video editing skills are improving daily, but I'm still permanently confused ha ha ha!

[@americanbreed5116]

This is very helpful video,I’ve worked on repairing watches for years,been doing a little jewelry repair here and there,wasn’t sure about some of the tools,thanks! I’m gonna subscribe an learn more ..

[@opalbadger9367]

Hey Lucy, THANKS for the video! As a beginner there´s a high risk of buying wrong tools or bad quality. Wish I´ve watched it before I bought my start-equipment :D

[@dannyl2598]

Thanks, I just subscribed. I think you did a great job explaining what we need to know.

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Thank you so much Danny

[@aaronwitner2001]

Can you make something from start to finish Can you explain the steps each and every step along the journey of making jewelry from start to finish it’s gonna be a long video but can you do it

[@SatisfyWorld]

Yes,, from India

[@shandaoneil2414]

Wow that was great info. I do metal smithing, pretty much by reading and you tube. Thank you. Looking forward to more videos!

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Thank you Shanda!

[@MsSinth]

Wow, you're a gem! thank you for a great video! A very good list & great explanation! Im an amateur jeweler that sells on etsy but dont have the means to buy EVERY tool under the sun, so this is very helpful list! I am saving this video for sure!

[@Benomar1951Ben]

Hello from Houcine. A beginner in Jewelry.73 years old. MOROCCO

[@angelaberzins4880]

Great video- absolutely right on with all these tools! The only thing I’d add is a center punch for starting to drill (we use mostly sheet metal) , and I personally don’t teach students to saw with burr lubricant. That’s only because my high school students a)become too dependent on it, b) cut it all to bits, and c) saw just fine without it. Again, just personal preference. Yes to Swiss and German all the way!

[@lorenachamberlin1492]

Hello, Lucy it's a pleasure to meet you. Saying hello from California. Not sure where you are and looking forward to getting to know you and learning. Thank you

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Hey Lorena in California! Welcome lovely :) I'm actually based in Malaysia right now, but born and bred in England. Bit cold over there for my liking though!!

[@hswalsh6682]

Fantastic introduction to initial kit. Totally with you on the Busch, GRS and Maun brands and also avoiding cheap sawblades :)

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Ahhhhh fanx guys. I wish I was still in Brum so I could pop in and visit you! Are you still next to the Big Peg?

[@joytekb]

Fantastic guide.Thank you very much indeed.

[@nunyabiznes4471]

This was EXCELLENT! Thanks 👍👍👍

[@lekhrajsoni25]

Hi Lucy, ur videos are absolutely transparent and honest, 👍🏻

[@bandilla7317]

Thnks you ma'am in this information and tools needed for starting jewellery.

[@muhamedd]

I have almost every single one of these tools and I need my first project to start this

[@deloriswoodley373]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us.👍😉

[@Dinooxymoron]

Happy New Year! Thank you so much! My fear and anxiety has been reduced immensely! Your so informative and easy to listen to:)

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Happy New Year Dino! so glad you like the video! and even happier you can understand my accent ha ha!

[@Dinooxymoron]

@@LucyWalkerJewellery I’m from Brooklyn New York, I understand accents and replay frequently 😂

[@vipinrajpsvipinrajps2196]

Fantastic valuable message. Thank you very much

[@gemmaenechaziam2477]

Really love your plier set behind. Hope you can show us someday

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

That's actually a brilliant idea Gemma! thank you so much xx

[@sandranielsen4951]

Great video, well done. I’m thankful for your expertise and information. Thank you!

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Thank you so much Sandra!

[@muhammadaslammangi3763]

Im also gold smith i like ur guide jewellery tools

[@RubenRamirez-gh8uf]

Thanks for your information

[@rollingstone2832]

Never had those beautiful tools seen i started do stone settings😆😆😆

[@jtothea612]

I’d add a hand screw clamp, paired with a scrap of wood it’s a lot more maneuverable than a bench pin and I like to sometimes just use the clamp to hold pieces I’m filing. Also I could not live without my triangle file

[@evelynvongizycki1017]

Agreed

[@Ozzy2341]

Could you please explain the pin jaw why does it hold wire ? Is it for soldering

[@charlenetan6040]

Thx for this video - super helpful! But wouldn't u include a rolling mill too on this list?

[@paulossiter]

Best video I've seen on this subject

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Thank you so much Paul! we are super busy working on more right now :)

[@cmdesign01]

Just subbed Love your channel I want to pick up where I left off long ago in high school

[@MacherlaPrabhakar]

Nice, Great work

[@tacsystems5621]

I don’t make jewelry or plan on it. With that being said I loved your video. Great points. Foreman is better then a dremel by far.

[@BatMan-ut1fp]

Thank you Lucy.

[@FizzleyShake]

Great video!

[@elsieberrios7559]

You nailed it! I love your video just starting in metal smithing and I'm loving it😉

[@andrewvidler6693]

Great video, thank you. Where is the best place to buy these tools and supplies in Europe (I live in Germany)?

[@shyamr5931]

Superb explain....Mam

[@jimbettridge3123]

Thanks Lucy! Shared it to Inspiring Metalsmiths Jewelry!

[@christophershannon4448]

Great video, Lucy! Where would you recommend someone goes to buy metals as a hobbyist? Does rio grande sell to anyone or just professional jewelers?

[@sylviayahalom8041]

Do you like your plier holder? Where did you get it?

[@tonyvinesmusic]

No file handles....love it! I ain't ever used em either. :-)

[@vijaykumaragroya2375]

बहुत ही बढ़िया जानकारी 👍👌👌👌🙏🙏🙏

[@TIG2MAN0]

I cut opal I'm just getting into jewelry. I welded for 20 years, whats the best piece to start with?

[@neoneu5702]

I have never in my entire goldsmith education used other hammers than a chasing, mallet and a basic cross peen hammer and thinking about it i mostly used a mallet

[@twins391]

Wow its really amazing and I wish you make more videos. Can you please suggest how to clean plated (gold,silver and rose gold) stainless Steel jewelry after engraved? I see lot of stains, marks. Also how to remove scratches or protect during engraved. Really appreciate your help

[@Inspiring4changeLisa]

I love your attitude!!!

[@javieruriel]

now i love more than ever doing jewelry

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Glad to be of service Mr Red! xx

[@WestBlvdVet]

Thank you..must save up

[@aryawadaye1809]

GOD Bless You... Your video is very good.

[@sailingcharon9113]

So informative, great content! Thank you very much for this video!

[@Sheruke]

Thank you so much!

[@خبيرترميمتحفوحرفيدويةمتنوعة]

رائع ممتاز جميل جدا جدا لديك معدات مميزة من أفضل الماركات سلمت يداك فيديو رائع جداً جداً شكرا كثيرا لك

[@jeremyhunter9613]

Cool and helpful video,thank you

[@carianin5293]

And you will actually use all these tools! A rolling mill next on my list.

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

I use all these regularly! Ohhhhhh a rolling mill - I love mine. If you can go for Pepe or Durston!

[@peadair1]

@@LucyWalkerJewellery i hear english american Australian abd something else there lol

[@ASMR-es9ke]

What do you use to melt the metal?

[@yasirshah5485]

In jewellery making the most important tools is black wax for soldering so pls make video on wax for jewellery making

[@whoknows7613]

Absolutely love the accent!

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Awe shucks thanks! it's a bit of a mish mash of everything these days xxx

[@YarivGai_Jewelry]

Thank you for sharing. Great tips. 👍

[@audreydugan9668]

Very helpful, thank you

[@johannarosen2459]

Hi I was looking to know more about the bench you working on. What bench is that. I like the large surface.

[@donnap.leonard5374]

Wowwwww!!! That's a lot. But very very informative

[@cwolf843]

Hi Lucy! Love this video and the resources on your website. I'm a beginner and starting to purchase my tools. What weight would you recommend if I were to only have one good quality chasing hammer? I looked at the two brands you recommend for hammers, and they list several options for the head weights. Thank you!

[@tylers.4481]

So where do you have your classes?

[@growwithrebecca]

Hey Lucy, I'm Rebecca. Could you ease tell me the name of the bench pin you are using. I'm having trouble finding one that will attach to my bench. I love your videos. They are very helpful. Thank you so much

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

Hey there Rebecca! I use a GRS BenchMate system - which is an incredible tool but quite pricey, you can also get these awesome bench pins that clamp on too :) www.gesswein.com/p-2620-bench-pin-and-anvil.aspx

[@neganlanciani2941]

The first video of yours that I’ve seen, and you just got yourself a new subscriber ❤️

[@vm.999]

Excellent Intel

[@gemstonesagate]

Great video. Amazing. I am thankful for information.

[@enochnox7852]

I’m a beginner, and I have a dremel, do you recomend buy the foredom right now or I can start with what I have?

[@LucyWalkerJewellery]

You can definitely start with what you have! the most important thing is to get started xx

[@maniok1977]

Lucky Skywalker!😆❤

[@ahpricindy8714]

Where can I buy those kind of tools? Please let me know.thanks

[@Merojewelleryworkshop]

Good job you also work same like me i do in my channel

[@rcsquirrelyt5041]

Thanks

[@gurudattsharma9932]

Jewellery tools very nice

[@dianneharris2234]

Love your videos! where do I get that rack that holds your pliers? Thanks for being so thorough

[@savanimal9915]

I appreciate you! ❤

[@nicobythebeach1]

Hey thank you for the video! I’m currently starting a small jewelry business, and I will be making Cuban link chains to start. I’ve watched as much videos as I can, but there are still some items as far as tools and such that I am uncertain about. Could you give me a list of what I would need please

[@พี่เปี๊ยกป้าจิม]

Thank you so mush.

[@OPrincessXJasmineO]

Very good advice

[@petermikus2363]

i don't know much but this migh be a good replacement for the jeweler vice it is makable at home just ther for the video Antikythera fragment #1 on the channel clickspring might be usefull to you guys

[@bubblegum505]

Hi, do we need plastidip to protect pliers?