Tools & Materials for Your Jewellery Course
The tools that you use will become an extension of who you are, so it’s important that you respect them and look after them.
The Right Tools for Your Tasks
During your time at BAJ, you will need to purchase hand tools for manufacturing. You do not need to purchase your toolkit before starting at BAJ but you should have the tools by the third week. Our tutors are industry experts and Jewellers; they are there to give advice and guidance on tooling and can provide you with information on your toolkit investment.
Take a look below at the tools you will need to purchase for your jewellery course at BAJ.
BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production
We have compiled a list of essential tools you will need over the next three years of your BA (Hons) Jewellery Design & Production degree. Some companies offer a student discount so remember to use this when buying your tools.
In exceptional circumstances, we will be able to discuss options for your tooling, but please be aware that availability is limited.
Essential toolkit
Below is a list of all the basic tools and equipment you will require for participation in the course.
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Bench peg and anvil | 1 | This is optional, only necessary if you would like to do basic work at home. |
| Adjustable piercing saw frame | 1 | |
| Pliers – Half round | 1 | These pliers come in a pouch of 5 – this is the best way to buy them. |
| Pliers – Flat | 1 | |
| Pliers – Snipe nosed | 1 | |
| Pliers – Round | 1 | |
| Pliers – Cutters | 1 | |
| Parallel pliers – 999 PR01 | 1 | |
| Hand file – Half round 0 cut – 999 420K | 1 | Recommended vallorbe. |
| Hand file handle – 999 0549 | 1 | |
| Needle files – cut 2 – 999 5311 | 1 | (Set of 6) 16cm long recommended vallorbe which will last longer. |
| Barrette/safety back needle file | 1 | 140mm long. This is an additional very useful tool. Recommended vallorbe straight. |
| Straight snips/shears | 1 | |
| Steel tweezers | 1 | |
| Reverse action tweezers, set of 2 | 1 | |
| Soldering probe | 1 | |
| Steel square 3″ | 1 | |
| Professional rule 150mm/6″ | 1 | |
| Dividers | 1 | 4 inch dividers recommended. |
| Scriber – 999 589 | 1 | |
| Centre punch | 1 | |
| Flux brush paint brush | 1 | It is better to get a fine paint brush with a pointy tip than a regular flux brush. |
| Vernier gauge (manual) – 999 031 | 1 | Manual is better because if the battery runs out you can still use it. |
| Split mandrel | 1 | Straight, not tapered. |
| Mandrel with screw top – 999 AET | 1 | |
| Wool pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Calico pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Rawhide mallet | 1 | |
| Toolbox or tool wrap | 1 | The wrap is better and easier to travel with. |
| Technical journal | 1 | Nice paper for drawing and diagrams for manufacture. |
| Notebook | 2 | For your Contextualising Studies and Professionals Studies class, you will need a quality notebook. We recommend a notebook with numbered pages. |
| Pin vice (2 different size collets) |
Essential consumables
Below is a list of consumables you will require. The amount of consumables required varies from student to student. It is advisable to allow approximately £100 for the duration of your course for miscellaneous costs, such as consumables, 3D printing and extra metal for projects during the course.
| Item | Quantity (to Start With) | Helpful Information |
| Saw blades bundle – 2/0 or 3/0 | They come in bundles of 12. Purchase one set each for the first week. | It is difficult to say how many blades you will get through in the first few weeks because some people do not break any and others break 12 in a day. |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 400 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 600 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 800 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 1200 | 2 | |
| Drill bit on shank – set of 12 0.5mm – 1.6mm | 1 box | |
| Drill bit on shank 1mm | 1 box of 6 | |
| Ball burr 1.5mm | 1 piece | |
| Hard solder strip | 1 piece | |
| Beeswax | 1 piece |
Desirable extras
| Recommended Tools – Not Essential But May Be Useful | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Ring clamp hinge and wedge | 1 | |
| Third hand | 1 | |
| Flat hand file | 1 | |
| File handle | 1 | |
| Super glue | 1 | |
| Double sided tape | 1 | |
| Charcoal block | 1 |
Design tools and materials list
For your design classes you will use a sketchbook to research, develop your designs and record notes. It’s important you bring this to every design class. You will photograph it and upload these images to the design project portfolios you will make and submit for assessment on our virtual learning environment, also known as Canvas. You will also be expected to make a technical journal throughout your course (this is listed in the workshop essential toolkit).
| Recommended Design Materials | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Sketchbook with 160g/m2 A3 | 1 | We recommend a hardback sketchbook as they are less likely to be damaged during the year. |
| Pritt Stick | 1 | |
| Mechanical pencil with lead maximum size 0.5mm | 1 | |
| Black fine liner pen – maximum 0.35mm | 1 | |
| JAKAR flexible green circle template | 1 | |
| Scalpel | 1 | |
| Small scissors | 1 | |
| Clear 30cm ruler | 1 | |
| Tracing paper | 1 | |
| Coloured pencils/pens | 1 | To use in your sketchbook and technical journal. |
| Gouache set | 1 | |
| 2 x fine paintbrushes | 1 | |
| Grey Canson paper | 1 |
HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design & Manufacturing)
Below you will find a list of essential and optional tools and equipment you will need to complete the HNC Art & Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design & Manufacturing) course at BAJ.
Jewellery and silverware manufacturing basic toolkit
Below is a list of all basic tools and equipment you will require for participation on the course.
| Tools | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Adjustable piercing saw frame | 1 | |
| Pliers – Half round | 1 | These pliers come in a pouch of 5- this is the best way to buy them. |
| Pliers – Flat | 1 | |
| Pliers – Snipe nosed | 1 | |
| Pliers – Round | 1 | |
| Pliers – Cutters | 1 | |
| Hand file – Half round 0 cut | 1 | |
| Hand file handle | 1 | |
| Barrette/Safety back needle file | 1 | 20cm long, this is an additional very useful tool. |
| Escapement file round cut 3 | 1 | |
| Needle files – Cut 2 | 1 | (Set of 6) 16cm long |
| Snips/shears | 1 | |
| Steel tweezers | 1 | |
| Reverse action tweezers | 1 | Curved tip recommended. |
| Engineers Square | 1 | |
| Steel rule – 6 inch | 1 | |
| Dividers | 1 | 4-inch dividers recommended. |
| Scriber | 1 | |
| Centre punch | 1 | |
| Safety goggles | 1 | This is optional if you would like to do basic work away from the academy. |
| Dust mask | 1 | This is optional if you would like to do basic work away from the academy. |
| Flux brush paintbrush | 1 | It is better to get a fine paintbrush with a pointy tip than a regular flux brush. |
| Vernier gauge (digital or manual) | 1 | Manual is better because if the battery runs out you can still use it. |
| Soft bench brush (or blusher brush) | 1 | Sometimes called a washout brush. |
| Split mandrel | 1 | Straight, not tapered |
| Mandrel with screw top | 1 | |
| Toolbox or tool wrap | 1 | The wrap is better and easier to travel with. |
| Sketchbook/technical journal | 1 |
Jewellery and silverware manufacturing additional list
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Ring clamp with hinge and wedge | 1 | This is optional if you would like to do basic work away from the academy. |
| Soldering probe | 1 | |
| Parallel pliers – Flat-nosed | 1 | |
| Steel ring mandrel with sizes on | 1 | Not essential but very useful. |
| Bench peg and anvil | 1 | |
| Jewellers rouge bar 120g | 1 | A small bar. |
| Tripoli bar | 1 | A small bar. |
Jewellery and silverware manufacturing consumables list
These are the consumable items that you are likely to require during the course. These will vary from student to student.
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Saw blades bundle – 2/0 or 3/0 | They come in bundles of 12 Purchase one set of each for the first week. | It is difficult to say how many blades you will get through in the first few weeks, some people do not break any and others break 12 in a day. |
| Emery wet and dry sheets – Grade 400 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets – Grade 600 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets – Grade 800 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets – Grade 1200 | 2 | |
| Drill bit on shank – 0.7mm | 3 | |
| Drill bit on shank – 1mm | 1 box of 6 | |
| Ball burr – 1. 5 & 2mm | 2 piece | |
| Bud burr – 2.5 mm | 1 piece | |
| Cylinder burr – 0.7mm | 1 | |
| Cylinder burr – 1mm | 1 | |
| Bearing cutter – 1.2mm | 1 piece | |
| Bees wax | 1 piece | |
| Borax cone | 1 piece | |
| Hard solder ½ length | 1 piece | |
| Wool pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Calico pendant wheel | 2 |
It is advisable to allow approximately £200 for miscellaneous costs.
Recommended Tools – Not Essential But May Be Useful
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Extra reverse action tweezers | 1 | |
| Third hand | 1 | |
| Super glue | 1 | |
| Permanent marker pen – Black | 1 | |
| Charcoal block | 1 | |
| Chuck key | 1 |
Jewellery and silverware design tools
Below is a list of essential items for design work.
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Plastic document folder to keep A4 handouts in | 1 | |
| Sketchbook with 160g/m2 minimum size A4 | 1 | |
| Pritt Stick | 1 | |
| Geometry set with mechanical pencil with lead maximum size 0.5mm | 1 | |
| Set of graphite pencils 9B-H | 1 | |
| Eraser | 1 | |
| Eraser pen | 1 | |
| Pencil sharpener | 1 | |
| JAKAR flexible green circle and ellipse template | 1 | |
| Small scissors | 1 | |
| Clear 30cm ruler | 1 | |
| Tracing paper | 1 pack | |
| Coloured paper | 1 pack | |
| Coloured pencils | 1 pack | |
| Thick paper/thin card for maquette making | 1 pack | |
| Fine craft knife | 1 | |
| Black fine line pen 0.5 | 1 | |
| Design materials – Recommended but not essential | ||
| Very fine paint brush and slightly thicker one | 1 each | |
| Jar for water and kitchen towel for blotting | 1 | |
| Polymer clay, if you like using this | 1 |
Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing
During your time studying the Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing, BAJ will provide the required materials to complete each project once.
Take a look below at the tools you will need to purchase for your jewellery course at BAJ.
Jewellery and silverware manufacturing basic toolkit
Below is a list of all the basic tools and equipment you will require for participation in the course.
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Bench peg and anvil | 1 | |
| Adjustable piercing saw frame | 1 | |
| Pliers – Half round | 1 | |
| Pliers – Flat | 1 | |
| Pliers – Snipe nosed | 1 | |
| Pliers – Round | 1 | |
| Pliers – Cutters | 1 | |
| Parallel pliers | 1 | Not essential but a great addition to your kit. |
| Hand file – Half round – 0 cut | 1 | |
| Hand file handle | 1 | |
| Needle files – Cut 2 | 1 | (Set of 6) 16cm long. |
| Barrette (safety back) needle file | 1 | 20cm long. This is an additional, very useful tool. |
| Snips/shears | 1 | |
| Steel tweezers | 1 | |
| Reverse action tweezers | 1 | Curved tip is recommended. |
| Engineers square | 1 | We recommend steel square 3″. |
| Steel ruler – 6″ | 1 | |
| Dividers | 1 | 4-inch dividers recommended. |
| Scriber | 1 | We recommend a professional double-ended etching scriber. |
| Safety goggles | 1 | BAJ can provide. |
| Dust mask | 1 | |
| Flux brush | 1 | It is better to get a fine paintbrush with a pointy tip than a regular flux brush. |
| Vernier gauge (digital or manual) | 1 | Manual is better because they are considered to be more accurate, you can also use it without the need for a battery. It is a skill to learn to read the manual one, so if you’re concerned, then the digital is fine. |
| Soft bench brush (sometimes called a washout brush) | 1 | We recommend a cheap, large blusher brush. |
| Split mandrel | 1 | Straight not tapered. |
| Wool pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Calico pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Jeweller’s rouge bar 120g | 1 | A small bar. |
| Tripoloi bar | 1 | Sold in large bars, can be split between two. |
| Toolbox or tool wrap | 1 | The wrap is better and easier to travel with. |
| Sketchbook/technical journal | 1 | Good quality paper for drawing and diagrams for manufacture. |
Jewellery and silverware manufacturing consumables
Below is a list of consumables you will require. The amount of consumables required varies from learner to learner.
It is advisable to allow approximately £100 for the duration of your course for miscellaneous costs, such as consumables, 3D printing and extra metal for projects during the course.
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Saw blades bundle – 2/0 or 3/0 | Bundle of 12 | We suggest purchasing at least one bundle of 2/0 for the first week and a bundle of 3/0 for the second/third week. It is difficult to say how many blades you will get through in the first few weeks because everyone breaks a varied amount. |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 400 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 600 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 800 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 1200 | 2 | |
| Shank drill 0.8mm | 2 | We recommend Busch. |
| Shank drill 1mm | 1 box of 6 | We recommend Busch. |
| Ball burr 1.5mm | 1 | We recommend Busch. |
| Bees wax | 1 | Vegan alternative: Burr Life, Cut Lube Lubricant. |
| Borax cone | 1 | Please try to buy the cone not the bar. Do NOT use Borax if pregnant. |
| Hard solder ½ length | 1 | If ordering online, you will have to order a full length. |
Jewellery design materials
For the design section of the course you use a sketchbook to research, develop your designs and record notes. You must bring this to every design class. This can either be in conjunction or in addition to your technical journal. You will photograph pages of your sketchbook and upload these images to the design project portfolios that are required for assessment on our virtual learning environment, Canvas.
| Materials | Quantity | Helpful information |
|---|---|---|
| Sketchbook with 160g/m2 minimum size A4 | 1 | |
| Pritt Stick | 1 | |
| Mechanical pencil with lead maximum size 0.5mm | 1 | |
| Black fine liner pen – maximum 0.35mm | 1 | |
| JAKAR flexible green circle template | 1 | |
| Scalpel | 1 | |
| A5/A4 cutting matt | 1 | |
| Small scissors | 1 | |
| Tracing paper | 1 | |
| Coloured pencils/pens to use in your sketchbook and technical journal | 1 |
Computer requirements for home working
Canvas, BAJ’s virtual learning environment, requires access to a computer/laptop to download and upload files.
While there is access to computers at the BAJ campuses, you will learn much faster and get further if you have a computer at home. If learners wish to pursue learning CAD to a professional level, they are advised (but not required) to purchase a computer with the following minimum specifications:
PC minimum specs
- Windows 10 PC
- Pentium I5 processor
- 8 GB memory (RAM) or more is recommended
- NVIDIA or AMD graphics processor (most gaming graphics cards will do)
- 3-button mouse with scroll wheel
Mac minimum specs
If you are planning on using a Mac, they will need the following minimum specifications:
- Apple Mac that can be updated to macOS Mojave
- 8 GB memory (RAM) or more is recommended
- NVIDIA or AMD graphics processor (most gaming graphics cards will do)
- 3-button mouse with scroll wheel
Additional Items
Below is a list of tools you might find useful during your course, but they are not compulsory to buy.
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Doubled ended pin vice | 1 | |
| Extra pair of reverse action tweezers | 1 | Can be purchased in a pack of two. |
| Third hand | 1 | |
| Flat hand file | 1 | |
| Super glue | 1 | |
| Double-sided tape | 1 | |
| Masking tape | 1 | |
| Charcoal block | 1 | |
| Chuck key | 1 | |
| Centre punch | 1 | |
| Mandrel with screw top | 1 |
Level 3 Diploma in Jewellery Design & Manufacturing
You do not need to purchase your whole toolkit before starting your diploma at the British Academy of Jewellery, however, you are required to purchase some materials and tools before your start date.
Our tutors are industry experts and jewellers; they are there to give advice and guidance on tooling and can provide you with information on your toolkit investment. After your first day you will also gain access to student discounts at some retailers.
There are two ways to purchase your tools, you can either purchase tools individually using the lists provided below, or you can purchase full tool kits (details below).
Tools, consumables and materials required for start date
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
Nail varnish
|
1 | — |
| If you have long hair, you will need hair ties/clips | — | — |
| Technical Journal | 1 | A sketchbook or notebook of your choice. This will be needed to take notes/sketches during every lesson. |
| Adjustable Saw Frame | 1 | |
| 2/0 Saw Blades | 1 or 2 bundles of 12 | |
1mm Drill Bits
|
6 | |
Beeswax
|
1 | |
| Scriber | 1 | |
| Metal Rule | 1 | |
| Engineers Square | 1 |
Full tool kit options
You can buy full toolkits instead of purchasing tools individually.
| Name of Toolkit | Quantity | Notes |
| Jewellery Starter Kit | Not included: Parallel pliers, Safety back needle file, Steel tweezers, Reverse action tweezers, Engineers square, Dividers, Scriber, Centre punch, Safety goggles, Dust mask, Paintbrush, Vernier gauge, Split mandrel, Wool pendant wheel, Calico pendant wheel, Sketchbook | |
| Jewellers Tool Kit in Tool Box | Not included: Parallel pliers, Needle files, Safety back needle file, Snips, Scriber, Centre punch, Safety goggles, Dust mask, Paintbrush, Split mandrel, Wool pendant wheel, Calico pendant wheel, Sketchbook | |
| Workbench Tool Kit | Not included: Parallel pliers, Safety back needle file, Snips, Steel tweezers, Reverse action tweezers, Engineers Square, Dividers, Centre punch, Safety goggles, Dust mask, Paintbrush, Vernier gauge, Split mandrel, Wool pendant wheel, Calico pendant wheel, Sketchbook | |
| University Student Jewellery Tool Kit | Not Included: Safety back needle file, Safety goggles, Dust mask, Paintbrush, Split mandrel, Wool pendant wheel, Calico pendant wheel, Sketchbook | |
| Student Tool Kit | Not included: Parallel pliers, Safety back needle file, Reverse action tweezers, Safety goggles, Dust mask, Paintbrush, Vernier gauge, Split mandrel, Wool pendant wheel, Calico pendant wheel, Sketchbook |
Tools required within the first two weeks
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Toolbox or tool wrap | 1 | |
| Dividers | 1 | 4-inch dividers recommended. |
| Centre Punch | 1 | |
| Pliers – Half round | 1 | These pliers come in a pouch of 5, this is the best way to buy them. |
| Pliers – Flat | 1 | |
| Pliers – Snipe nosed | 1 | |
| Pliers – Round | 1 | |
| Pliers – Cutters | 1 | |
| Parallel pliers | 1 | |
| Hand file – Half round – 0 cut | 1 | |
| Hand file handle | 1 | |
| Pack of needle files – Cut 2 – should include: Pillar, Half round, Three square, Square, Round and Barrette with safety back. | 1 | (Set of 6) 16cm long. We recommend Vallorbe. |
| Safety goggles | 1 | |
| Dust mask | 1 | |
| Vernier gauge (digital or manual) | 1 | Manual is better because they are considered to be more accurate, you can also use it without the need for a battery. It is a skill to learn to read the manual one, so if you’re concerned, then the digital is fine. |
| Tea Towel | 1 |
Tools required within the first five weeks
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Steel tweezers | 1 | |
| Reverse action tweezers | 1 | Curved tip recommended. |
| Snips | 1 | |
| Borax Cone | 1 | Please try to buy the cone, not the bar. Do NOT use Borax if pregnant. |
| Flux brush / paint brush | 1 | It is better to get a fine paintbrush with a pointy tip than a regular flux brush. |
| Split mandrel | 1 | Straight not tapered. |
| Wool pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Calico pendant wheel | 2 | |
| Felt pendant wheel | 2 |
Additional useful tools
The following tools are not compulsory but you might find them useful.
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Bench peg and anvil | 1 | |
| Soft bench brush (sometimes called a washout brush) | 1 | We recommend a cheap, large blusher brush. |
| Jewellers rouge bar 120g | 1 | A small bar. |
| Tripoli bar | 1 | Sold in large bars, can split between two. |
| Ring Clamp | 1 | A wedge or knut. |
| Burnisher | 1 | |
| Solder pick | 1 |
Introduction to consumables
Below is a list of consumables you will need for your diploma. The amount of consumables required varies from learner to learner.
We advise to allow approximately £100 for the duration of your course for miscellaneous costs, such as consumables, 3D printing and extra metal for projects during the course.
In our London Camden campus and our Birmingham Assay Office campus, we offer a limited selection of essential consumables available for learners to buy onsite. These items are priced slightly higher to cover additional costs. Cash is preferred. Please note, in our London Camden campus the technicians office is only open during specific hours.
Consumables required within the first two weeks
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 400 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 600 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 800 | 2 | |
| Emery wet and dry sheets grade 1200 | 2 | |
| Ball burr 1.5mm | 1 | We recommend Busch. |
| Borax cone (and dish) | 1 | Please try to buy the cone not the bar. Do NOT use Borax if pregnant. Dishes will be provided but you can buy a cone and dish together. |
| Hard solder ½ length | 1 | If ordering online, you will have to order a full length. |
Additional consumables
The following consumables are not compulsory but you might find them useful.
| Tool | Quantity | Helpful Information |
| 0/3 Saw Blades | 2 | |
| Double ended pin vice | 1 | |
| Extra pair of reverse action tweezers | 1 | Pack of two costs £5.95. |
| Third hand | 1 | |
| Flat hand file | 1 | A standard coarse hand file can be helpful |
| Hand file handle | 1 | |
| Super glue | 1 | |
| Double-sided tape | 1 | |
| Masking tape | 1 | |
| Charcoal block | 1 | |
| Chuck key | 1 | |
| Centre punch | 1 | |
| Mandrel with screw top | 1 |
Introduction to design
For the design section of the course you will use a sketchbook throughout to record your research, develop your designs and record notes. It’s important you bring this to every design class. This is in addition to your technical journal. You will photograph pages of your sketchbook and upload these images to the design project portfolios that are required for assessment on our virtual learning environment, Canvas.
Required jewellery design materials
The following materials are required within the first six weeks of your course, you will need the sketchbook within the first three weeks.
| Material | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Sketchbook | 1 | Good quality paper. |
| Pritt Stick | 1 | |
| Mechanical pencil with lead maximum size 0.5mm | 1 | |
| Black fine liner pen – maximum 0.35mm | 1 | |
| JAKAR flexible green circle template | 1 | |
| Scalpel | 1 | |
| A5/A4 cutting matt | 1 | |
| Small scissors | 1 | |
| Clear 30cm ruler | 1 | |
| Tracing paper | 1 | |
| Coloured pencils/pens to use in your sketchbook and technical journal | 1 |
Introduction to Canvas
During your time at The British Academy of Jewellery you will complete assessment work using your virtual learning environment, Canvas.
Canvas requires you to be able to access a computer/laptop capable of downloading and uploading files.
Canvas also requires you to have a gmail email account.
While there is access to computers at the BAJ campus, you will learn much faster and get further if you have a computer at home.
Introduction to CAD
As part of the Level 3 Diploma you will learn CAD, concentrating on the popular Jewellery CAD Programme Rhinoceros 3D (Rhino)
If learners wish to pursue CAD education to a professional level, they are advised (but not required) to purchase a computer with the following minimum specifications in order to run Rhinoceros 3D or other CAD programmes:
PC minimum specs
- Windows 10/11 PC
- 64-bit Intel or AMD processor (Not ARM)
- 5 GB disk space and at least 8GB RAM memory
- OpenGL 4.1 capable video card and 4GB Video card memory is recommended (most gaming graphic cards will do)
- 3-button mouse with scroll wheel
Mac minimum specs
- Apple Mac that can be updated to macOS Monterey
- 10GB disk space and 8 GB memory (RAM) or more is recommended
- 3-button mouse with scroll wheel
Rhino works best on PCs as it is more user friendly – gaming PC’s are ideal.
CAD Materials required within the first two weeks
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| USB Stick | 1 | We also have BAJ branded USB sticks for sale. |
Additional CAD materials
The following materials are not compulsory but you might find the following programmes useful to support your learning.
| Item | Quantity | Helpful Information |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinoceros 3D | 1 | 90 Day Free Trial Available. Student Licence. Speak to a member of staff for proof of student status if needed. |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | 1 | Student Licence. Speak to a member of staff for proof of student status if needed. |
Supplier list
You are under no obligation to buy from any of these suppliers, and you may instead wish to use an alternative supplier; however, we encourage you to ask questions and gain knowledge about the tools you will use throughout your course.
| Jewellery and Silverware Manufacturing Tools, Materials and Consumables | ||
| Supplier Name | Address | Contact Number and Website |
| Bellore Rashbell | 39 Greville St, Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8PJ | +44 (0)20 7404 3220 bellorerashbell.co.uk |
| Betts Metals | 49-63 Spencer Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6DE | +44 (0)121 233 2413 https://bettsmetalsales.com BAJ Discount Code for 15% off: BAJ15 |
| Cooksongold | 49 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8YS | +44 (0)345 100 1122 cooksongold.com |
| Cousins UK | Cousins Material House Ltd, Unit J, Chesham Close, Romford, Essex RM7 7PJ | +44 (0) 170 875 7800 cousinsuk.com |
| HS Walsh | 44 Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8ER | +44 (0)20 7242 3711 hswalsh.com |
| Proops | Technology House, 34 Saddington Rd,Fleckney, Leicester LE8 8AW | +44 (0) 116 240 3400 proopsbrothers.com |
| Jewellery and Silverware Design Tools and Materials | ||
| Supplier Name | Address | Contact Number and Website |
| Atlantis Art Supplies | Unit 1/Unit 7 Bayford St, Industrial Centre, London E8 3SE | +44 (0)20 7377 8855 atlantisart.co.uk |
| Cass Art | 66-67 Colebrooke Row, London N1 8AB | +44 (0)20 7619 2601 cassart.co.uk |
| Cult Pens | Online | +44 (0) 1884 259856 cultpens.com |
| Jacksons Art | 1 Farleigh Place, London N16 7SX | +44 (0) 207 254 0077 jacksonsart.com |
| London Graphic Centre | 16-18 Shelton St, London WC2H 9JL | +44 (0)20 7759 4500 londongraphics.co.uk |
| Stuart R. Stevenson | 68 Clerkenwell Rd, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 5QA | +44 (0)20 7253 1693 stuartstevenson.co.uk |
