Jewellery Colleges UK — Trade Account & Kit List Support

Toolsmith UK jewellery college student bench starter kit

Kit lists · BTEC & HND · Bulk ordering · NET 30 · Same-day UK dispatch

Toolsmith Ltd supplies jewellery tools to UK colleges, universities and private jewellery schools running BTEC, HND, degree and short-course programmes. This page is for institutional buyers, heads of course and procurement teams setting up first-year jewellery benches or replenishing between intakes.

Why UK jewellery colleges buy from Toolsmith

  • Full course-kit coverage in one supplier. Jewellery making tools, wax carving kit, soldering stations, hammers, mandrels, pliers and finishing kit — all stocked.
  • Dual UK + US ring size stamping on every mandrel (not one or the other).
  • Storage-boxed starter kits so tools don't walk off at a shared college bench. See our Student & Starter Kits range.
  • Volume discount tiers from Tier 1 (£250 annual) up to bespoke pricing for large-scale orders. See the Trade & Bulk Orders page for the full discount schedule.
  • NET 30 terms available from Tier 2 (£1,000+ annual volume).
  • Same-day dispatch before 2pm UK weekdays, free UK delivery. No waiting for overseas freight or paying import duties.
  • Standard VAT invoicing with PO numbers, institutional PO references, and school/college procurement-system compatible formats.

Recommended kit by course level

Foundation / Year 1 (silversmithing basics)

Core bench toolset for first-year students learning sawing, filing, forming and basic soldering. Budget guide per student: around £80–£120 for the core kit.

  • Jewellers saw frame + blade pack (grade 2/0 and 4/0) — see Jewellery Making Tools
  • Swiss-cut grade 2 needle file set — see Files & Engraving
  • Chain nose + round nose + flush cutters — see Pliers & Cutters
  • Bench peg + clamp
  • Scribe + dividers + 150mm steel ruler
  • Safety glasses

Intermediate / Year 2 (forming, soldering, stone setting)

Adds soldering station kit, forming tools, polishing and stamping. Cumulative budget guide: £150–£250 total by end of year 2.

Advanced / Year 3 & HND (casting, engraving, finishing)

Adds specialist kit for lost-wax casting, hand engraving and professional-grade finishing.

  • Wax carving kit (hand carvers + electric wax pen + investment bowl) — see Wax Carving Tools
  • Parallel-action half-round forming pliers
  • Onglette, flat and round gravers + sharpening kit
  • Hand burnishers + emery sticks + ring clamp — see Polishing & Finishing
  • Bracelet mandrel + finger gauge set

Supporting reading for your students

How to set up an institutional account

  1. Email info@toolsmithltd.co.uk with your institution name, course(s), typical annual volume estimate, and preferred invoicing arrangement (proforma or NET 30).
  2. Same-day approval during UK working hours (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). We send a trade account code by reply.
  3. Use the trade code at checkout for online orders, or email requirements for bulk procurement with PO reference.
  4. NET 30 invoicing available from Tier 2 (£1,000+ annual volume), subject to credit reference.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply kit lists to meet BTEC or HND requirements?
Yes — send us your tutor's required-tools list and we'll quote matched inventory, including bulk pricing and bundled student kits in wooden storage boxes.

Can we order per-student kits directly, or do we order in bulk to the institution?
Both. Many colleges order a full intake's worth in bulk and issue kits to students on day one. Others provide a trade code and have students order direct at tier-discount pricing. We support either model.

What if a student needs a specific specialist tool not in the standard kit?
Students with an approved trade code can order any Toolsmith product at the institution's discount tier. Specialist items like engraving gravers, parallel-action pliers or bracelet mandrels are all individually available.

Do you deliver to student addresses or only to the college?
Either. Your trade account can be set up with multi-address delivery so students receive kit directly or the college receives bulk shipments.

What's the dispatch turnaround for bulk orders?
Stock items: same-day dispatch before 2pm UK weekdays. Larger bulk orders (50+ units of one line): typically 1-3 working days depending on stock depth. Let us know your intake date and we'll confirm timing on quote.

Do you offer a discount to course tutors as well as the institution?
Yes — course tutors and technicians can be added to the institution's trade account for personal ordering at the same tier discount. Useful for supervising tutors who want the same kit at home.