Review on Gwen Youngblood's Riveting Essentials Kit: A Must-Have for Jewelry Makers and Artists by Carol Miller

is about three years old and I LOVE it. I've tried following a few tutorials on making wire rivets and they've all been a struggle. I took lessons from Gwen long before she introduced her kit and this was the first time I've had repeatable results with rivets. I was so excited when she released the Essentials Kit and I bought it straight away. This makes riveting easier for both beginners and experienced jewelers. The small brass discs are shaped for easy access into hard-to-reach places and are marked with a gauge so you know what thickness to use. Simple instructions will get you up and running quickly and there are even some jewelry tutorials online (WubbersU) This feature is a tool. You can also use it to rivet finished bezels to your jewelry. There are several other rivet "kits" on the market that require special fasteners. With this set you can use fine silver wire from any supplier. If you like cold ties in your job you will love this.