Silversmithing Tools for Beginners | All You Need to get Started Making Jewelry!

[@priskim2100]

The fly rubbing its hands😭 please you are too cute

[@MiteraMade]

Don’t forget the butane TORCH, the most important piece of the puzzle, goodness! 🙈😂

[@AlyssaKleiman-lq5nd]

im so happy that you said that about taking the class. ever since ive found videos about metalsmithing ive become obsessed so I took a local course and the teacher is NOT friendly and kind of rude and has left me feeling discouraged. but it has also made me realize I really love doing this and no one is going to make me feel otherwise and I just need to trust in MYSELF thank you for that. love your content!!!!

[@gowest7797]

Great video for beginners. The one thing I would add is the ring mandrel with the open flat edge is designed to be used for open rings. When you sodder the open pieces onto the back of a flat surface. The closed mandrel is specifically designed to be a sizing tool for closed rings.

[@jenniferpeterson3615]

Just now came across you. Ur video made my day! I'm a beginner for 1yr now and frustrated today! Just needed to go back to some basic thoughts. I just turned 60, and hav learned so much! But overwhelming as well!! 🤦‍♀️I hav almost every tools & supplies. I will be following you! Thank you for ur inputs!!! 😊♥️

[@kim4561]

64 and also just starting. Made a few pieces😊

[@3258pamela]

@@kim4561 well I will be 67 in a couple months and I do make wire jewelry but this is my ultimate wish, so I'll be joining you ladies soon......

[@flyingcheff]

Hi, Adriana, great video. I wanted to add a suggestion; when getting started I recommend immediately going for a micro-motor instead of a "pendant" motor - simply for comfort and ease of use. If going for budget tools, I've found that relatively inexpensive micromotors that are available for the manicure industry are a great way to enter into this superior tool use source. The shaft of a "flex-shaft" is a very cumbersome part of pendant motors. Why not start on the right foot from the beginning. I ONLY use my pendant motor for high torque needs (lapidary and thick mandrel tool bits). Hope that's helpful to you and anyone else starting out. There are so many things i wish ANYONE would have told me when I started out.

[@TaliaMargherita]

A pendant motor IS starting on the right foot. Get a good one -- I prefer Foredom -- and you'll never have to buy one again. I'm still using the first Foredom I ever bought, nearly 40 years ago. Those micromotors for nails are shit, and don't have the torque and speed control necessary for jewelry.

[@flyingcheff]

@user-qk5fg2mo1d You make a solid point about inferior tools! But if you have to start out low budget, a micromotor of almost any kind is better than a flex shaft from a physiological perspective. That was my point. I believe in starting out with the best tool you can afford. The actual point of a micromotor over a flex shaft pendant motor is to avoid the flex shaft and hand, wrist, arm injury, or fatigue. I have three Foredom pendant motors (flex shaft rotary tools) - I stay away from them to save my hands, forearms, and neck. I've learned that just because most have bought and used a certain tool historically, it doesn't mean it's the best for everybody. But, certainly whatever works well for anybody is fine, especially kindness and respect!!!

[@JeanaBeana96]

She’s right in recommending a flex shaft. Those little nail micro motors are not for metal. Get a decent flex shaft or even a dremel. My Prodigy brand flex shaft from Rio was under $100 and indispensable.

[@yeet4838]

since i started gem fossicking i now really want to get into jewelry making, your videos have been so informative but also v soothing! thank you for your transparency and lovely spirit.

[@themoodyonejb]

I’m at a class retreat right now, and have made a few projects and I’m having so much fun. Look forward to watching your videos after we get out of class.

[@hakena_e]

I love listening to your videos. Thank you for the helpful insight on at-home jewelry 🤗

[@noellep3104]

So helpful! TY. A big fly showed up when I was watching... maybe a sign I should pursue jewelry making with you as my guide! 😊

[@jillm2274]

Hi! I was wondering if you had any sterling silver wire recommendations. I want to start making rings and earrings but I don’t know what gauges or brand to get. Any recommendations or tips would be helpful. Thanks!

[@user-LLPp9yy9om4sos]

Hi. Lady Adriana 🖐 Happy Holidays 😊 Bellissimo studio👌 Good luck 🤞 Good job 🙏 I was happy to see your new video😊 Thanks for your good video🙏

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so so much! Happy holidays 🥹💜

[@user-LLPp9yy9om4sos]

@@MiteraMade 😊🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@rain3304]

thank you for your great vid just wondering about your desk it looks great to work on and any suggestions. about purchasing one thanks

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you so much! The bench that I have is the Durston Double Superior Goldsmith bench. This bench retails around $2,000 so check fb marketplace first as that is where I found mine and saved some money! I do have some other bench options linked in my Amazon Storefront though if you aren't wanting to spend that much. I love my bench but it is not at all necessary to make jewelry 💕💕

[@braydenlambert256]

Heyy, i was just curious on your opinion on using a soldering iron instead of a torch for different types of jewelry? like for smaller spaces and such? Thank youu!

[@HannahsHeirlooms]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing :)

[@MiteraMade]

You’re so welcome🥹💜

[@Jason-o5s]

Cheer~~~a person who makes silver articles.😊

[@Danijean85]

Thank you.

[@abbywells3872]

Where can I purchase good quality silver to work with? Is it possible to get it without nickel?

[@jenessagilarksi1928]

Hi, where do you recommend purchasing back plate for making custom shaped bezels? I’m looking for sterling silver

[@Namen8212]

Hallo, Adriana. Vielen Dank für die Video 🎉

[@MiteraMade]

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[@kitkat3202]

Thanks Adrianna! I would really love to start learning and I just bought some brass sheets and a jewelers saw to start practicing sawing. I have been wondering whether I should just wait and save up for a nice micromotor or flexshaft, or if I should just buy a dremel. Ive been watching a lot of videos saying to just buy the micromotor or flexshaft because a dremel won't get you far. What do you think about this? What about the foredom on your Amazon store?

[@MiteraMade]

I think you should buy what you can afford, especially since you want to know if this is something you will truly stick with before dumping a lot of money into it. If you can afford a Foredom and just knoooowww you are going down this road, I absolutely wouldn’t steer you away from that, but if you’re on a budget like me and experimenting and learning, I wouldn’t be afraid to go the budget route as they will be able to do everything you need in the beginning 💜

[@kitkat3202]

@@MiteraMade This is super helpful!! Thank you

[@j00bs]

is triple E the same thing as EEE Ultra Shine from Penn State Industries? tried looking for it on Amazon but thats all i could find 😦

[@asmas2204]

It's called TRIPOLI

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Adriana thank you for your tools advices it very helpful.😊

[@MiteraMade]

I’m so happy to hear it, thank you! 🥹

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

@@MiteraMade you are my inspiration. I bought my student table and basic tools.i did my first silver ring and a pendant silver and cooper inspired in a flower. Minimalistic and geometric. Thanks for your advice. See you in your next videos. Thanks ☺️

[@deardiary315]

Hii plz Name them in you description

[@brianfilkowski]

Torch?

[@MiteraMade]

Possibly the most important item and I missed it 😂 🎉

[@daisyh8805]

What about silver and metal

[@MiteraMade]

I wouldn’t consider that a tool BUT would be a great separate video! 💕

[@jenijeni-dt1ly]

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[@EpicsodeOne]

HOW CUTE AND FEMNINE ARE YOU!!! 😭 Thanks for the vid.