Basic hand tools – Any quality is appropriate for my classes. These do not need to be high end or expense.
(Optional) Items in this Soldering Kit will be provided for use during the class. If you are interested in ordering a kit please click on the image. Kit includes: Butane torch, butane, 1 tube solder paste, fire tweezers, copper tweezers, Sparex, tripod with mesh, flux, soldering board. (Note: kit will be delivered at class. If you require the kit prior to class please contact us to make arrangements.
Concaved punches used to set stones.
Used to burnish or smooth the surface of metal. For most projects using this tool you will want at least a 3mm ball. This tool may also be found at your local craft store for use with clay or nail art.
– An optional item for all classes. A honeycomb soldering board with pins is great to help hold pieces in place.
Anything metal with a good point on it would work. But I would prefer that you do not use a soldering pick. A dressmakers straight could also be used, but proves to be a little harder to work with.
Used for cleaning or surface texturing on soft metals.
Scrapers are used for smoothing cleaning and deburring metals. Different from a burnisher, a hollow scraper removes the metal. In most classes, this is an optional tool.
Reverse action pliers enabling the jaws to open when the handles are squeezed. Used mostly to stretch metal.
Bracelet bending pliers make re-shaping bracelets easy, but can also be used to create consistent shapes in wire and more.
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