Here’s a list of the jewelry tool suppliers I use to source the tools, materials and supplies I discuss in my instruction:
Under each supplier I list the items I purchase from them to help you shop efficiently.
You are more than welcome to source your items elsewhere. My goal is not to become a supplier, I just want to be sure you can find the tools, etc. I discuss with ease. I do not have affiliate accounts with these suppliers. However, my local suppliers offer a discount to my students on tools, so I want to share that with you.
C&D Silver
My local supplier here in Phoenix, AZ. The address is 15846 N Cave Creek Rd #1 (SW corner of Cave Creek Rd. and Greenway Parkway), Phoenix, AZ 85032 – for those of you who are local.
OR you can call (602) 867-4174 to place an order and they’ll ship it to you.
Be sure to mention you are a Jewelry Classes with Jen student as you may qualify for a discount on certain items.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from C&D Silver...
chain-nose pliers – Beadsmith #PL310
flat-nose pliers – Beadsmith # PL316
stepped pliers – Beadsmith # PL48
bail making pliers – Beadsmith # PL42
wrap n’ tap pliers (wire looper – large) – Beadsmith # PL46
hand file – Grobet #4 Swiss cut half-round file
3mm Round burs – sold individually
Twin cut cup burs – sold individually
Slurry coated polishing cloths
Beadsmith Hole Punch Pliers (1.5mm)
Double Metal Hole Punch (1.5mm and 2mm holes)
American Standard Wire Gauge for non-ferrous metals
Tabletop Swivel Vise with Rubber Jaw
flush cutters
heavy duty flush cutters
SJ Jewelry Supply
Another local supplier here in Phoenix, AZ. The address is 2725 N 24th St, Suite #1, Phoenix, AZ 85008 for those of you who are local.
Visit their website www.sjjewelrysupply.com or you can call (602) 956-0189 to place an order and they’ll ship it to you.
Be sure to mention you are a Jewelry Classes with Jen student as you may qualify for a discount on certain items.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from SJ Jewelry Supply...
Rio Grande
One of the largest jewelry supply houses in the US with a variety of tools, materials, and supplies available to the public.
Visit their website www.riogrande.com or you can call (800) 545-6566 for inquiries or to place an order. You will need to set up an account with them to order.
Please note: My students and Learning Center members get special pricing and purchasing power with my Rio for School’s student code.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from Rio Grande...
3M Sanding sponges – superfine (320 grit), ultrafine (600 grit), and microfine (1000 grit)
Emery Paper – silicone carbide
Sunshine Polishing Cloths – pink, yellow, blue
Individual needle file – #5 German cut half-round
Busch twincut concave cup burs – individual sizes sold in packs of 6
American Standard Wire Gauge for non-ferrous metals
Gesswein
This is a great resource on the east coast for tools and supplies.
Visit their website www.gesswein.com or you can email Lindsay Minihan at lminihan@gesswein.com for inquiries. You will need to set up an account with them to order.
Please note: My students and Learning Center members get special pricing and purchasing power with my student code.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from Gesswein...
3M Sanding sponges – superfine (320 grit), ultrafine (600 grit), and microfine (1000 grit)
Emery Paper – silicone carbide
Individual needle file – #4 Swiss cut half-round
Individual needle file – #4 Swiss cut barette
Half-round hand file – #4 cut – 6″ long
Busch twincut concave cup burs – individual sizes sold in packs of 6
Gesswein Lube Stik (lubricant for sawing, drilling, etc.)
Lima Beads
Located in Ann Arbor Michigan, this website based company provides a wide selection of beads and findings.
Visit their website www.limabeads.com.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from Lima Beads...
Stamping Out Loud
Located in St. Charles Illinois, this website based company provides a wide selection of copper blanks in various gauges and they offer free hole punching service along with hole placement options. This can be a great time saver and also very helpful if you want an 18 ga blank but don’t have the ability to drill your own holes yet.
Visit their website www.stampingoutloud.com.
Tools, Supplies and Materials I source from Stamping Out Loud...
Unicorne Beads
Located in Placentia, California, this website based company provides artisan-made glass beads.
Visit their website www.unicornebeads.com