{"title":"Tools for Beginners","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"basic-soldering-starter-kit","title":"Basic Soldering Starter Kit - 13pc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasic Soldering Starter Kit - 13 Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the same core soldering kit as our Basic Soldering Kit with Torch, minus the torch, for anyone who already has one on the bench. It's a simplified version of our Essential Soldering Kit, focused purely on the essentials you need to start soldering silver and gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13 pieces include a titanium solder pick, stainless steel antimagnetic tweezers, straight insulated cross lock tweezers, a ceramic soldering plate, four grades of sterling silver solder (extra easy, easy, medium and hard), curved copper tongs, a German brass brush, Handy Flux, citric acid pickle and a pair of Pod Jewellery straight metal shears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery tool here is one we actually use in the studio ourselves, not a generic import chosen to fill out a kit list. Having four grades of solder on hand from the start means you can build up multi-joint pieces properly, since each subsequent joint needs a lower-melting solder than the one before it so earlier joints don't come apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need a torch as well, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/basic-soldering-starter-kit-with-torch\" title=\"Basic Soldering Kit with Torch | Soldering Kits\"\u003eBasic Soldering Kit with Torch\u003c\/a\u003e has the same 13 tools with a butane torch added. You can also pair this kit with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/super-basic-starter-jewellery-tool-kit\" title=\"Super Basic Jewellery Tool Kit | Making Tools\"\u003eSuper Basic Jewellery Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to cover your making tools alongside your soldering setup. And if you'd rather start with the full studio-grade soldering setup from day one, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/complete-essential-soldering-kit-with-smith-little-torch\" title=\"Essential Soldering Kit | With Smith Little Torch\"\u003eEssential Soldering Kit with Smith Little Torch\u003c\/a\u003e gives you the complete soldering tool list paired with the torch we actually use ourselves in the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo torch is included; you'll need to already have one or add the version that comes with a butane torch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour grades of solder let you build multi-joint pieces without earlier joints reflowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the same 13-tool lineup as our Basic Soldering Kit with Torch, without the torch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50233627476263,"sku":"100.155","price":179.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Basic-Soldering-Kit-_Pod-Jewellery_de04c90b-e883-41f2-a037-2bbff1b70fad.jpg?v=1786278032"},{"product_id":"basic-soldering-starter-kit-with-torch","title":"Basic Soldering Kit with Torch - 14pc","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBasic Soldering Starter Kit with Torch - 14 Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is our entry point into soldering: a trimmed-down version of our Essential Soldering Kit, with a butane torch included so you can start soldering the moment it arrives. It's the jewellery soldering kit we point beginners toward when they want to keep the initial setup as small and affordable as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14 pieces cover the core basics for silver and gold soldering: a butane micro torch, German brass brush, Handy Flux, citric acid pickle, a titanium solder pick, straight cross lock tweezers, copper tongs, stainless steel tweezers, a ceramic soldering plate, four grades of silver solder sheet and a pair of Pod Jewellery straight metal shears (the Essential Soldering Kit uses German shears; this one swaps in our own).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA butane torch is a genuinely good starting point. It's compact, needs no gas bottles or regulators, and gives you enough heat for most small-scale silver soldering while you're learning the basics. If you upgrade to a bigger torch setup later, the butane torch doesn't get retired; it stays a handy spare to have around the studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlready have a torch of your own? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/basic-soldering-starter-kit\" title=\"Basic Soldering Starter Kit | No Torch\"\u003eBasic Soldering Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e has the same 13 tools without the torch. And if you'd rather start with the full studio-grade soldering setup from day one, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/complete-essential-soldering-kit-with-smith-little-torch\" title=\"Essential Soldering Kit | With Smith Little Torch\"\u003eEssential Soldering Kit with Smith Little Torch\u003c\/a\u003e gives you the complete tool list paired with the torch we actually use ourselves in the studio. Setting up a whole studio, our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/jewellery-studio-pro-kit-with-butane-torch\" title=\"Jewellery Studio Pro Kit | Full Studio Bundle\"\u003eJewellery Studio Pro Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/deluxe-jewellery-studio-pro-kit-smith-little-torch-73pc\" title=\"Deluxe Jewellery Studio Pro Kit | Full Studio Bundle\"\u003eDeluxe Jewellery Studio Pro Kit\u003c\/a\u003e give you everything you need in one order. You can also pair this kit with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/products\/super-basic-starter-jewellery-tool-kit\" title=\"Super Basic Jewellery Tool Kit | Making Tools\"\u003eSuper Basic Jewellery Tool Kit\u003c\/a\u003e to cover your making tools as well as your soldering setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe butane torch suits small silver and gold pieces; it won't have the output for larger casting or production work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit uses Pod Jewellery shears rather than the German shears in our Essential Soldering Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven after upgrading to a bigger torch, this one stays useful as a spare in the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the same 13-tool lineup as our Basic Soldering Starter Kit, with a torch added\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50233634062631,"sku":"100.156","price":249.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Basic-Soldering-Kit-with-Torch-_Pod-Jewellery.jpg?v=1785659659"},{"product_id":"deluxe-wax-studio-pro-kit","title":"Deluxe Wax Studio Pro Kit - 41pcs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDeluxe Wax Studio Pro Kit - 41 Pieces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our most comprehensive wax kit and the one to choose if you want to work in wax seriously. It covers both approaches to wax model making: carving from a block or tube, and building up form using the electric wax pen and Max Wax pen. Having both methods available means you're not limited to one technique, and most experienced wax workers move between the two depending on what they're making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is built around quality tools that make a real difference to results. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/glardon-vallorbe-cut-2-medium-needle-file-set-of-6-160mm-long\" title=\"Glardon-Vallorbe Needle File Set | Jewellery Files\"\u003eGlardon-Vallorbe needle file set\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/grobet-half-round-slim-cut-2-hand-file-150mm-long\" title=\"Grobet Half-Round Hand File | Metal Filing Tool\"\u003eGrobet half-round slim hand file\u003c\/a\u003e are the files we use in the studio. The German 60mm saw frame holds blades properly and cuts cleanly. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/matt-wax-mitre-box\" title=\"Matt Mitre Box and Wax Saw | Lost Wax Tools\"\u003eMatt mitre box and wax saw\u003c\/a\u003e gives you accurate, square cuts on wax tube. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/electric-wax-pen-station\" title=\"Electric Wax Pen Station | Lost Wax Tools\"\u003eelectric wax pen station\u003c\/a\u003e gives you precise temperature control for building up and blending wax. The jumbo steel wax ring sizer reamer with eight blades opens ring tubes cleanly and consistently, which cheaper reamers don't do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also includes the tools you need after casting. A lot of wax kits stop at the pre-casting stage, but getting your piece back from the caster is only part of the work. The Grobet hand file and file handle, needle files, emery papers, and polishing papers mean you can clean up and finish your cast pieces without needing to buy additional tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full 41 pieces include: wooden bench pin and clamp, double-ended wax file, jumbo steel wax ring sizer, spiral saw blades, alcohol lamp, two sets of five wax carving tools, emery papers 400 to 2500 grit, 3M polishing papers 4000 to 8000 grit, wooden file handle, 75mm dividers, Glardon-Vallorbe needle file set, Max Wax pen, finger gauge ring sizer A-Z+6, On Balance Envy scale, size 0 saw blades, Grobet half-round slim hand file, scriber, digital calipers, 925 hallmark stamp, ring measuring stick, art knife scalpel, Matt mitre box and wax saw, wooden wax ring mandrel, liver of sulphur gel, blue wax tube, wooden ring clamp, German 60mm saw frame, Ferris File-A-Wax blue block 225g, Ferris round blue wire 14ga, electric wax pen station, and cut lube. The full list with links is in the What's Included section below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this kit is specially priced, additional discounts don't apply and items cannot be changed, substituted, or removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41 pieces covering wax carving, wax build-up, and post-casting finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both the electric wax pen station and Max Wax pen for build-up work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for silver, gold, copper, and brass casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe German 60mm saw frame and Glardon-Vallorbe files are notably higher quality than those in the more basic wax kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pod Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51170074362151,"sku":"100.503","price":1184.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/8299\/files\/Deluxe-Wax-Studio-Pro-Kit_Pod-Jewellery_ac65a728-07fa-410a-a913-63b2da5a839e.jpg?v=1789523746"}],"url":"https:\/\/podjewellery.com.au\/collections\/tools-for-beginners.oembed","provider":"Pod Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}