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

If you are wanting to teach yourself how to make silversmith but are worried about buying the wrong tools, hopefully this video can help you! This video lists out all of your basic silversmithing tools that you will need to start learning (I did forget to mention one of the most important tools: a butane torch!). I also have all of these items and more listed in my Amazon Storefront for a one stop shop if you decide to just in! I do make a small commission on any purchases through the Amazon link but at no cost to you.
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[@MiteraMade]

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

[@hakena_e]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@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😊

[@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.

[@user-qk5fg2mo1d]

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!!!

[@jeanaandreatta949]

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.

[@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!

[@Hannah-FleursDeMontagne]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing :)

[@MiteraMade]

You’re so welcome🥹💜

[@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!

[@Aydasabet]

Thank you ❤, that was nice , my first set of tools cost about 370$

[@jenessagilarksi1928]

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

[@Danijean85]

Thank you.

[@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 😊🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹

[@Incognito24997]

Hallo, Adriana. Vielen Dank für die Video 🎉

[@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 💕💕

[@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 😦

[@abbywells3872]

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

[@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

[@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 ☺️

[@Mass-jab-death-2025]

I think someone used that rouge polish wheel on you because you really shine. I once accidentally pickled myself but I didn’t use vinegar and salt, maybe that’s where I went wrong ? What do you think ?

[@MiteraMade]

Thank you, you’re so sweet!!!!🥲😂💜 I’ll send you some rouge!! 😉

[@deardiary315]

Hii plz Name them in you description

[@brianfilkowski]

Torch?

[@MiteraMade]

Possibly the most important item and I missed it 😂 🎉

[@jenijeni-dt1ly]

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