Jewelry Torch Kits

Has anyone here ever made their own glass beads, oxidized sterling silver, or done any…?

…silversmithing?
I love to make jewelry (have even sold a few things!!) and these are three things I want to learn how to do. I tried signing up for a few classes, but either they were full or cancelled because not enough people signed up. I would like to hear other’s experiences with doing any of these things. I am tempted to buy a kit and try making beads on my own, but I am afraid of the gas canister and blow torch:-} I think the silversmithing might be a little out of my price range right now. I would love suggestion on good books. There are so many out there. Thanks for any info!

Alright, now we are going to talk about the tools we are going to use to make the bead today. First off, there’s a mandrel. A mandrel is what you pretty much make the bead on. And we don’t just put the glass on there bear. Alright, that’s what we use the blue sludge for. Beyond that we’re gonna use this guy right here. Just a nice little shaped out graphite paddle. Also we’re gonna use this guy too. . Same thing just different edges. Now obviously we’re gonna use the torch and were gonna use this here frit tray. It’s very convenient, very convenient. We’re gonna have our kiln. Use our kiln today. That’s it for what we have here on the workbench. Alright then, the rest of the equipment we’re gonna use today, here is my grinder. It’s the old diamond max here. We’re gonna use this bit head right here. This goes “ploop” right on top there. Beyond that we are also going to use the frit maker which is some pretty heavy duty equipment. And I believe that is all the tools or materials that we will be using today.”

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GENTEC Small Torch Kit Jewelers Jewelry Solder Weld Hose Mapp Oxygen Propane New $82.00

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Blazer GB2001 Self-Igniting Butane Micro-Torch $50.00 Blazer GB2001 presents the Self-Igniting Butane Micro-Torch. State-of-the-art electric ignition system. 2500 degree flame. Air adjustment and gas flow knobs for superior flame control. The first and still the best. 45 min burn time, 26 gram gas capacity. Color: Black…

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SE Headband Magnifier W/Light 4 lenses $24.99 Head light can be adjusted +/- 60 degree. Head band is adjustable. Four magnifiers included: 1.2X, 1.8X, 2.5X, and 3.5X. Batteries are not included.Requires 2 AAA batteries. Color: Black…

Bernzomatic BZ8250HT Trigger-Start Hose Torch $50.31 Instant on/off trigger igniter for simple one-handed operation . Adjustable flame control knob for ease in switching between different applications. Solid brass regulator is pressure-regulated to burn in any direction. Stainless steel burn tube constructed for durability and built to last. Lock button keeps torch lit for finger-free use….

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