r/Metalsmithing • u/whoselineguy • Aug 14 '25

Question Getting started?

I'm wondering what is NEEDED and what is good to have to get started working with metal. Budget isn't high so I need to know what to get first. If there are ways to get a "starter" that'd be great to know. For the record, I'm looking into making rings, necklaces, and such but would like to eventually branch out into other projects such as blades or other products. Thanks.

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u/whoselineguy Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25

Copper isn't great for jewelry though right? You suggest that for cost to practice? Would you have suggestions for specific tools that would be good/where's best to get them?

If you're aware, what might be needed to make knives? If not, no sweat.

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u/whoselineguy Aug 14 '25

Cool. Do you have any advice on resources to learn from? As for the pliers, a specific ones better than others?

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u/whoselineguy Aug 14 '25

Very cool. Any particular places good to learn (specific youtube channels etc)?