Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2023

Bench Block

Steel or Anodized aluminum - Used as a hammering surface for metal stamping or working with metal.

Bench Pin

There are a variety of bench pins available on the market, any will do. However, you will need to bring a 4” or larger C-clamp. As the C-clamp provided with a bench pin does not fit most tables at the shows.

Cut Lube

Used to lubricate saw blades and drill bits for ease of cutting.

Flex shaft

Rotary tool used for polishing, drilling, finishing, etc. Flex shafts are available for purchase new and gently used at the class. Pleased contact the instructor if are interested in purchasing one at the class as quantities are limited.

Goldsmithing/Planishing/Raising Hammer

Goldsmithing Hammer – Planishing Hammer – Rounded Raising Hammer – Classes requiring these hammers are utilizing the “blade” end for forming the metal on a wood forming block. Any of one of these hammers will work.

Hand Tools

Basic hand tools – Any quality is appropriate for my classes. These do not need to be high end or expense.

Round nose - Typically it is preferred that the round nose be a fine tip. Especially for classes with detailed wire work.
Chain/needle nose – Tapered jaws for general metal and wire work. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes. Typically requested for classes to be used for opening and closing jump rings; in which case, 2 pairs are requested or a combination of chain nose and flat nose is suitable.
Flat nose – Similar to chain nose but the jaws are not tapered. Non-serrated are requested for all of my classes.

Honeycomb Soldering Board

– An optional item for all classes. A honeycomb soldering board with pins is great to help hold pieces in place.

Jeweler’s Saw

Used for cutting sheet metal and metal tubes. Instructor will provide for every class needed.

Keum Book Tools

Agate Burnisher, hot plate between 500-700F, bamboo skewer or chopstick, scissors, fine tweezers.

Magnifier or Optivisor

– For almost all classes this is listed as an “As Needed” tool. If you have sight challenges it is recommended that you are properly prepared. For advance stone setting classes this is required! If you decide to use reading glasses consider better than 2.5x.

Needle File Set

Used for filing smaller pieces of metal and tight places. When required, either diamond coated or fine tooth is preferred. Some students may prefer to use smaller files as opposed to the student files for their projects.

Nylon nose pliers

Flat nose pliers with PVC grips o the heads. Mostly used for straightening wire. In my classes they are used to prevent marring when bending metal. Only required for some classes, but this is mostly an optional item.

Ott Light or Task Lamp

This is optional item that is listed for every class. It is up to you to determine whether or not you will need to have one depending on your vision.

Rawhide/Leather Mallet

Shape and flatten metal without marring it. #2 mallet is a standard size. Instructor will provide for every class needed. A yellow nylon mallet may be used in its place, however a rubber one may not.

Round File

Used to file curved areas. Round files are gradually tapered, cut and workable to the point. Used where it is necessary to enlarge a hole or round off a radius.

Metal Ruler

6" metal ruler is preferred unless otherwise noted. A larger one will also work, however, it may be a little cumbersome.

Setting Bunisher

Concaved punches used to set stones.

Soldering Kit

(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.

Soldering Pick

A small, pointed instrument designed to help you move solder into place.

Student Files

Standard size is 2/o. For filing metal. . Instructor will provide to share for every class needed.

Glass Craft & Bead Expo 2023