This will be more relevant after Warriors and Warlords (because I inevitably teach *something* while at camping events), but I sat down last week and wrote up my suggestions for what I think should be in a beginning SCA metalworker’s kit.
Lots of other people have excellent instructions on how to make things, but there’s not really any guides on “what should I buy to get started?”, so have a document:
Samii’s Guide to Beginning Metalwork
If I have my travel kit with me (I will at WW), folks are welcome to come through my shop / workspace and get their learn on. I have lots of bronze and enjoy teaching. If you make a thing, I will send it home with you.