In this silversmithing tutorial, I go over the the types of sterling silver and fine silver I have found work best for me with metalsmithing. There are many types of silver sheet, and silver wire to choose from in various gauges. The amount available online can be quite overwhelming so I hope this video helps narrow down your options. I will explain what silver sheet I use for backplates, the silver wire I use for ring bands, and the various fine silver bezel strips.

👩‍🏭SILVER SUPPLY: I purchase all of my silver from monsterslayer.com and halsteadbead.com. However, if you prefer to shop on Amazon, here is the link to my silver supply list: [ Ссылка ]

Sterling Silver Sheet (22 gauge, soft): Backplates

Sterling Silver Round Wire (10, 12, 14 gauge, soft): Ring Bands

Sterling Silver Half Round Wire (4, 6, 8, 10 gauge, soft): Ring Bands & Bracelets
** I like to use 4, 6, and 8 gauge for both Ring Bands & Bracelets. I wouldn't recommend 10 gauge for a bracelet

Sterling Silver Flat Wire (.25" X .05", soft): Ring Bands

Sterling Silver Double Half Round Wire (.204" X .051", soft): Open Split Ring Bands

Fine Silver Bezel Strips 3/32", 1/8", 3/16", 1/4" (26, 28 gauge, soft): Bezel Settings

💙 Website: [ Ссылка ]
📸 Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
⚒ Master Tool & Material List in AMAZON: [ Ссылка ]
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LINKS:

🔹WHERE I BUY MY STONES🔹: Turquoise Moose ([ Ссылка ]) Use promo code: SPIRITMS10 at checkout to save 10% OFF your order

TOOLS/MATERIALS LIST:

SAFETY:
-Safety Glasses/Goggles: [ Ссылка ]
-Bench Top Fume Extractor: hhttps://amzn.to/3RH8tI8
-Carbon Filters: [ Ссылка ]
-3M Respirator Mask: [ Ссылка ]
-3M Respirator Cartridges/Filters: [ Ссылка ]
-Fire Extinguisher: [ Ссылка ]
-Gloves: [ Ссылка ]

STORAGE & ORGANIZATION:
-Micro Tool Chest: [ Ссылка ]
-Wooden 7 drawer storage box for organizing stones: [ Ссылка ]
-Adjustable Workbench: [ Ссылка ]
-Rotary Tool Bit Holder: [ Ссылка ]
-Mesh Rack to organize metal: [ Ссылка ]

PLIERS:
-Flat Nose pliers: [ Ссылка ]
-Chain Nose Pliers: [ Ссылка ]
-Metal Cutting Shears: [ Ссылка ]
-Bracelet Bending Pliers: [ Ссылка ]
-Double Nylon Pliers: [ Ссылка ]

MANDRELS & HAMMERS:
-Ring Sizing Mandrel w/ ring sizers: [ Ссылка ]
-Stainless Steel Ring Mandrel w/ Small Rubber Hammer: [ Ссылка ]
-Large Rubber Mallet: [ Ссылка ]
-Ball Pein Hammer: [ Ссылка ]
-4lb Hammer: [ Ссылка ]
-Steel Bench Block 6X6: [ Ссылка ]

SAW FRAMES, SAW BLADES, LUBRICANT:
-German Saw Frame w/ 144 Assorted Saw Blades: [ Ссылка ]
-Nano Advanced Jeweler's Saw Blades 5/0: [ Ссылка ]
-Saw Blade Organizer: [ Ссылка ]
-Saw Blade Lubricant: [ Ссылка ]
-Wooden V-Top Bench Pin: [ Ссылка ]

SOLDERING:
-Big Shot Butane Torch: [ Ссылка ]
-Bernzomatic Micro Flame Butane Torch: [ Ссылка ]
-Butane Gas Refill Canister: [ Ссылка ]
-Pickle Pot: [ Ссылка ]
-Pickle Acid: [ Ссылка ]
-Baking Soda: [ Ссылка ]
-Copper Tweezers: [ Ссылка ]
-Third Hand Tweezers: [ Ссылка ]
-Stainless Steel Tweezers: [ Ссылка ]
-Solder Picks: [ Ссылка ]
-Flux Brushes: [ Ссылка ]
-Flux: [ Ссылка ]
-Solderite Soldering Board: [ Ссылка ]
-Hard, Medium, Easy Wire Solder: [ Ссылка ]
-Hard, Medium, Easy Sheet Solder: [ Ссылка ]

POLISHING:
-Foredom Rotary Tool w/ Flexshaft Attachment: [ Ссылка ]
-3M Radial Bristle Discs in various grits: [ Ссылка ]
-Screw Mandrels for rotary tool in 3/32: [ Ссылка ]
-Silicone Polishing Wheels: [ Ссылка ]
-Needle Files: [ Ссылка ]
-Sanding Paper in various grits: [ Ссылка ]
-Foam Polishing Pad: [ Ссылка ]
-Zam Buffing Compound: [ Ссылка ]
-Jewelry Tumbler: [ Ссылка ]

PHOTOGRAPHY/FILMING:
-Nikon Z6ii w/ 24-70mm zoom lens f/4: [ Ссылка ]
-Overhead Phone Mount: [ Ссылка ]

DISCLAIMER: Some of the links are affiliate links, which means at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission if you decide to click through and make a purchase.

Do silversmithing at your own risk. **This video is for entertainment purposes only. ** Information herein should not be substituted for that of a professional. Be sure to reference the instructions and warnings of all your tools/materials/equipment.

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