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Yes, I have been doing metalwork since I was a teen. If he has any questions I am happy to help. I would suggest he get 4 things to start.

  • Copper wire
  • A chasing hammer
  • A small hammering block
  • One set of jewelers tools (flush cutters, flat nose, round nose and a fine metal file)

Oh, and a polishing cloth. He can find them all fairly inexpensively from Riogrande.com

With those he can play in his spare time and learn the basics of bending and hammering wire. If he starts now, by the time he feels he completed the traditional job dance he will already know how to make jewelry ;)

I'm with you, no time like the present...we never know what tomorrow will bring.

Thanks so much for the advice. I will keep your list handy. Perhaps we can set him up for when he visits us. Thanks!