Tools: There are multiple ways to approach these projects. A basic studio approach and a well-equipped studio approach. I will demonstrate both methods. If a tool is optional I will note that. If not noted then the tool is absolutely necessary. I include hyperlinks of examples, but there are many good options from different brands for almost all these tools.
Bench vise https://www.riogrande.com/product/heavy-duty-combination-bench-vise/113132
(I shared Rio’s bench vise, but any decent bench vise will work. Be aware that the vise will be undertaking substantial stresses and secure mounting is critical)
Rolling mill (optional but very useful) https://www.riogrande.com/product/durston-drm-c130r-combination-rolling-mill-130mm/113117
Anvil or bench block (either one works but an anvil is my preference) https://www.riogrande.com/product/large-cast-iron-bench-anvil/113812
https://www.riogrande.com/product/rubber-and-steel-combination-bench-block-3-7-8-x-3-7-8/111211
Bracelet mandrel (if you don’t have an anvil with horn) https://www.riogrande.com/product/cast-iron-oval-bracelet-mandrel-with-tang/112382
0 or 2 cut flat hand file https://www.riogrande.com/product/Friedrich-Dick-Flat-Hand-File-Cut-2/114700
Sanding sticks corse, medium and fine (I’ll demonstrate how to make sanding sticks using loose sandpaper and a paint stir stickhttps://www.amazon.com/Fandeli-Sandpaper-waterproof-assortment-automotive/dp/B07YD1ZT6V/ref=sr_1_29_sspa?crid=17JI1F95W9LIL&keywords=3m+wet+or+dry+sandpaper&qid=1647731110&sprefix=3m+wet+or+d%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-29-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN1pZNDJBSzFSWjMyJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzU5MjE3M0g3WTk4MEszQzJMQyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzk5Mzg4Mkw3WlJVMElUNkVLQSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX210ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Planishing hammer https://www.riogrande.com/product/peddinghaus-planishing-hammer-6-oz/112402
Nylon Mallet https://www.riogrande.com/product/peddinghaus-nylon-head-mallet-1-lb/112013
Pickle https://www.riogrande.com/product/rio-pickle-for-non-ferrous-metals/5010233gp
Pickle Pot https://www.riogrande.com/product/daddy-dipper-pickle-pot-with-clear-lid/501022
Copper tongs https://www.riogrande.com/product/heavy-duty-curved-copper-tweezers/501017
Solder board https://www.riogrande.com/product/Solderite-Pad-Hard-6-x-6-x-12/502063
Torch https://www.riogrande.com/product/smith-silver-smith-acetylene-and-air-torch-kit-without-tank/500105
Titanium solder pick https://www.riogrande.com/product/titanium-soldering-pick-set-3/503019
Flux (I use Pepe Smart flux in a squeeze bottle, but Handiflux and a brush, Cupronil, My-T-Flux, etc all work fine) https://pepetools.com/products/smart-flux-prips
Jeweler’s ruler https://www.ottofrei.com/Jewelers-Rule-Otto-Frei-Jewelry-Makers-Scale?quantity=1&keywords=ruler
Jeweler’s saw https://www.ottofrei.com/Quick-Change-Lever-Style-Jewelers-Saw-Frame-3-75mm-Throat-Depth?quantity=1&keywords=sawframe
2/0 saw blades https://www.riogrande.com/product/laser-gold-saw-blades-pkg-12/110313gp
Nylon bench block (you can also use a 6” long piece of 2” by 4”) https://www.amazon.com/BESTNULE-Professional-Covered-Plastic-Bottom/dp/B08LBBZ3WH/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2MKHKEO12XHP6&keywords=nylon+block&qid=1647731963&sprefix=nylon+block%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-7
Oxidizer (Optional but it makes the pattern stand out more. I’ll be using Max Black but liver of sulfur or Gosiba work great too) https://www.riogrande.com/product/midas-black-max-oxidizer-solutions/331053gp
Scotchbrite pad (Optional: I use this to remove oxidation from the high points of the pattern. You can also use polishing compound, 3M bristle discs, sandpaper, etc.) https://www.amazon.com/Scotch-Brite-Heavy-Scouring-Kitchen-Cleaning/dp/B001KYQBX0/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2EZXOWYTULIJI&keywords=scotch+brite&qid=1647732232&sprefix=scotch+brite%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRzlWUE9PVVNUOTQ3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODk0OTY0MjU2UU1IMEZVV1RTMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDc1MDM1MTY4WDJGSjNGQzgwTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Half-Round Pliers https://www.riogrande.com/product/del-rey-6-half-round-and-flat-forming-pliers/111068
Ring Mandrel https://www.riogrande.com/product/swanstrom-ring-mandrel/112177
Small Round Mandrel (mandrels made for jewelers are great, but drift punches are way cheaper and get the job done. I’ll give links for both) https://www.riogrande.com/product/steel-round-bezel-forming-mandrels/112790gp
2 cut half-round hand filer or large cylinder bur (either one will work. The bur is much more dangerous but faster) https://www.riogrande.com/product/Glardon-Vallorbe-Precision-Half-Round-Hand-File-Swiss-Cut-2/114929
https://www.riogrande.com/product/Rio-High-Speed-Steel-Cylinder-Cross-Cut-Bur-11mm/345869
Sanding roll (I use 240, 400 and 600, but 400 would probably be adequate. Alternately, you can wrap sandpaper around a half-round file to achieve the same effect) https://www.riogrande.com/product/mounted-sandpaper-cartridge-rolls/337060gp
Micromotor, Flex Shaft or Dremel (Listed in order of my preference) https://www.riogrande.com/product/foredom-k-1070-micromotor-high-speed-rotary-handpiece-system/117543
https://www.riogrande.com/product/foredom-sr-motor-and-flex-shafts/117539gp