Ready to get your metalsmithing studio started but dont know where to start??? I've listed 10 essentials to get you going on your journey. Click on the pictures to view details of the items. There is so much more I could add to this but I'll save that for another post. This is the perfect 10 to start with. Enjoy your journey and feel free to leave some of your favorite tools in the comments below or ask any questions you may have. Part two next week
 Wire Cutters/Round Nose Pliers and Chain Nose Pliers |  Chasing Hammers Good for Adding Texture |  Raw Hide and Rubber Mallet When You Dont Want to Leave Texture |
 Multiple Grits of Sand Paper |  Needle Files |  Jewelers Torch |
 Dapping Set (not necessary at first but you will definitely want at some point) |  Anvil for Doing All of Your Texturing On |  Vise |
Jewelers Saw and Saw Blades
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You can also order many of these tool from Rio Grande Jewelry Supplies or if you like to shop close to home, I get many of my tools from Harbor Freight. They aren't top of the line tools but they always do me right and get the job done
You can also order many of these tool from Rio Grande Jewelry Supplies or if you like to shop close to home, I get many of my tools from Harbor Freight. They aren't top of the line tools but they always do me right and get the job done