Recommendations please, tools and IJL

[bustagasket]

Ok i got several questions. (makes a change:P)

1.
This project that i want to do, requires me to learn some new techniques, like flush stone setting, and i want to round out one end of the silver sheet. I think this is called Doming, and i have seen various blocks, but i wondered if someone could just tell me what equipment i need to make this dome in the sheet, it will only be small, kinda how you do it? and also if i need to wait til my skills have improved?

2.
Also the stone setting, what tools do you need? i hear words bandied about like, burrs and pushers and bezels and collets, what tools would you recomment i get first?(Jay i may still bug you for this one for a demo, if you dont mind?)

(Bearing in mind we have a show coming up, i wanna be prepared.)

3.
I am hoping to get a tumbler at the show, mainly for polishing my silver, is there a particuar make that i should look out for? a good size barrel? i already understand its best to get a rubber barrel with fins, and i believe mixed stainless steel shot is best. Is there anything else that i need apart from shot and water?

4.
Kilns, knowing that i am going on Nics course for PMC, and that i am very interested in enamalling etc i just know that i am gonna be wanting to get a kiln pretty soon too, so the show will be an excellent chance to look at them. I know even less about kilns so, are there any tried and tested recommended makes for these and also again? what accessories do you need?

5.
Are there any other tips you can give me about how to work round the show as i have never been to anything other than Crufts a long time ago lol. Is there a best way to work round the stands? should i make notes of stand numbers that have things i like but not buy til i have been right round? you know stuff like that.

I am sorry to fire so many questions at once but i want to make a list to take to the show so that i can work methodically and know what i am doing (i am terrified of new places, new people (even tho all my cookies are wonderful) and crowds so i have to try to prepare everything to help me to focus on what i am actually there for. I know 47 and a complete scaredy cat lol. Thats why i bubble so much - its a huge defence mechanism that hides my fears lol. I am sure there will be more questions to follow but i will give you a break for now.

*runs off to bedroom to get Jewellery book to study more*