If you wish to work with copper, there are some special supplies you need in order to shape it into buckles, o-rings, or other shapes. Have gloves, goggles, and tongs to keep yourself safe from the heat or unexpected sparks. Make sure you have a quality anvil, hammer, and pliers to bend, flatten, and overall shape your copper. For a full list of coppersmithing must-haves and discussion, click here:: Supplies for coppersmithing