{"title":"Silversmithing Tools","description":"\u003cp\u003eTools and materials for silver-smithing and soldering\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"silversmithing-starter-kit","title":"Silversmithing Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Silversmithing Starter Kit is perfect for beginners and for those wanting to get to grips with simple soldering techniques at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Silver Smithing Starter Kit contains a gas torch; a soldering sheet; reverse action tweezers; easy solder; a borax cone and ceramic dish.  There is also 50g of Picklean; plastic tweezers; a set of metal files; a set of sanding pads; anti tarnish polishing cloth; 1mm copper wire; a wooden bench peg and 10cm of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/1mm-18-gauge-half-hard-sterling-silver-wire\/\"\u003e1mm sterling silver wire\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note Gas for the torch is not supplied in the kit, this is easy to buy from many super markets and hardware shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit comes with a comprehensive information and instruction booklet along with an accompanying YouTube video tutorials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit was designed by our silversmithing tutors as an ideal collection of starter equipment to buy after attending one of our silversmithing workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to find out more or get some hands on experience before purchasing a kit, we run beginner Silversmithing classes. View the workshop here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/silversmithing-beginners-ring-workshop\/\"\u003eSilversmithing Beginners Ring workshop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find more of our kits available \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/product-category\/kits-patterns-gifts\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also find further jewellery making inspiration along with hints and tips on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/mailorderbead\"\u003eYouTube channel\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53330639651149,"sku":"BS20582","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/Silver-smithing-3-resize.jpg?v=1774447819"},{"product_id":"wire-rounder","title":"Wire Rounder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wire Rounder also known as a cup bur is a tool that will eliminate sharp points and burrs at the end of wire, whether plated or sterling silver wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use the wire rounder you just insert the end of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/0-8mm-20-gauge-half-hard-sterling-silver-wire\/\"\u003ewire\u003c\/a\u003e in the cup end and rotate the wire rounder backwards and forwards. To begin with it feels like a lot of work to round the wire off but after doing it a few times you don't notice the how long it takes! Just rinse out the cup with clean water and dry before using again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use this tool with hard wire such as memory wire; it will destroy the inside of the cup end of the wire rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional pictures show wire before and after rounding with the wire rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadalon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53461270004045,"sku":"BS08321","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/wire-rounder.jpg?v=1772548428"},{"product_id":"3mm-uppercase-letter-punch-set","title":"3mm Uppercase Letter Punch Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 3mm calligraphic letter punch set is in uppercase lettering and is great for personalizing jewelry \u0026amp; craft components!  The durable canvas storage pouch Includes A-Z letter punches, plus an \"\u0026amp;\" symbol. The letter pouch has individually marked positions for easy locating the next letter you may need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse to stamp metal (copper, silver, brass, \u0026amp; more), as well as clay, wood, plastic, \u0026amp; leather. The punches are marked for easy letter orientation: Simply place a thumb on the marked side to ensure the stamped letter faces the correct way.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Beadsmith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53555326550349,"sku":"BS08331","price":33.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/letter-punch-set.jpg?v=1774447710"},{"product_id":"needle-file-set","title":"Needle File Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Needle File Set has 12 files with a variety of different cuts.  The set of files come with a handy sleeve for storing the files in once they are open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe files included are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 round files,\u003cbr\u003e\n2 triangle files,\u003cbr\u003e\n1 knife file,\u003cbr\u003e\n1 oval file,\u003cbr\u003e\n2 flat blunt files,\u003cbr\u003e\n2 flat tapered file\u003cbr\u003e\n1 half-round file\u003cbr\u003e\nand 1 square file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this needle file set for de-burring and enlarging holes, smoothing curves, angles, and grooves. Reshape and level surfaces with precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese files are great for lots of different shapes and are useful particularly when silversmithing. To keep your files in top condition always use by working in one direction, filing gently away from you. Do not use a back-and-forth motion; you will dull the teeth and make them unusable. To clean your files, please use a stiff brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will find this file set in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/shop\/silver-smithing-starter-kit\/\"\u003eSilversmithing starter kit.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the file(s) in action on our short 9 minute video on 'How to Solder a Simple Silver Ring'. There are other silver smithing techniques in video form in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mailorder-beads.co.uk\/video-tutorials\/\"\u003evideo gallery.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BUSNmhOK2fg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bead Shop (Nottm) Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53555335004493,"sku":"BS20966","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/beadsmith-needle-file-set.jpg?v=1774447866"},{"product_id":"wooden-ring-wire-clamp","title":"Wooden Ring - Wire Clamp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWooden Ring - Wire Clamp is a handy tool for gripping small pieces of work that may need polishing, soldering, sawing\/cutting or hammering. Use the leather tip inserts to grip your piece of work and tighten with the wooden wedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will save you uncomfortably holding a small piece of jewellery whilst trying to work on it. No more cramping fingers or losing your work when trying to work it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beadalon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812632453453,"sku":"BS08706","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/wooden-ring-clamp.jpg?v=1777571163"},{"product_id":"artistic-wire-saw-frame-with-36-blades","title":"Artistic Wire Saw Frame with 36 Blades","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Artistic Wire Saw Frame with 36 Blades is ideal for sawing through wire and sheet metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are easy to replace  but ensure the blades are tightly fitted and under tension before sawing.  There are full instructions for fitting the blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are 12 each of sizes 3\/0, 2\/0 \u0026amp; 1\/0.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artistic Wire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812632748365,"sku":"BS08857","price":32.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6274\/0813\/files\/224s-100_l.jpg?v=1777571167"}],"url":"https:\/\/the-bead-shop-nottingham.myshopify.com\/collections\/silversmithing-tools.oembed","provider":"The Bead Shop (Nottingham) Limited.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}