Legacy Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit with an Orion mPulse® Welder

The Sunstone Legacy Kit Is Built for Artists Who Want Permanent Jewelry to Be Their Primary Business, Not a Side Project

It comes with Sunstone's most advanced professional welder, the most chain inventory of any starter kit, one-on-one mentoring, and everything in between — bundled at significant savings so you can start at full scale, not build up to it.

Most permanent jewelry starter kits are designed to help you begin. The Sunstone Legacy Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit is designed to help you dominate. This is the kit for the artist who has already decided — permanent jewelry is the hustle, not a test run — and who wants to show up to their first event fully equipped, properly supported, and ready to handle volume from day one.

The Legacy Kit is anchored by the Orion mPulse®, Sunstone's most sophisticated permanent jewelry welder — the machine that more professional PJ artists use than any other. It includes 45 feet of premium certified chain, jump rings for 200 bracelets, connectors and a display case, four Argon Mini tanks with regulator, the complete PJ Tool Kit, 40-lesson PJ University training, and one-on-one mentoring — all bundled together at a price meaningfully below retail.

At $4,999, the Legacy Kit represents a serious investment. It's also the kind of investment that pays itself back faster than most people expect. At a typical permanent jewelry price of $90 per bracelet, the chain and jump rings included in this kit alone could generate roughly $18,000 in revenue when sold through. That's not a projection — that's the math on 45 feet of chain.

And when you purchase through The Maker's Chest, you get a full 75-day return window, dual-line expert support, and the confidence that comes from buying through a specialist who knows this equipment inside and out.

The Orion mPulse® — Sunstone's Most Advanced Permanent Jewelry Welder

The Legacy Kit is built around the Orion mPulse®, the professional-grade welder at the top of Sunstone's lineup and the machine trusted by more permanent jewelry artists worldwide than any other. Here's what sets it apart from every other welder in the Sunstone range:

Tru-Fire Technology® is the mPulse's signature feature — advanced software that automatically adjusts energy delivery at low power levels to compensate for inconsistent ground contact. In practical terms: dramatically fewer misfires, cleaner welds on delicate fine chain and jump rings, and a noticeably smoother experience at high-volume events when you're working quickly across multiple clients.

Dual Zone Power Range™ gives you 0.5-Joule increments from 1 to 15 Joules — exactly the range where most fine chain and jump ring welding happens. This level of precision matters when you're working with delicate gold-filled chains where a half-Joule difference is visible in the finished weld. From 16 to 30 Joules, settings adjust in full-Joule increments for heavier work.

Touchscreen interface replaces dials and buttons with an intuitive display. You can choose from 14 different software backgrounds, wrap the machine in custom vinyl skins, and update the software via USB as Sunstone releases improvements — it's a welder that evolves with the technology.

Front-facing ports put the stylus and grounding connections exactly where you need them — no reaching around the back of the machine mid-appointment. Combined with the ability to orient the welder horizontally or vertically, you can configure your setup for any table size, any event format, any workspace.

The Orion mPulse® is ETL and CE certified, manufactured in the USA, and backed by a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. It weighs 4 lbs and has a weld spot diameter range of approximately 0.5–1.5mm.

This is the welder serious permanent jewelry artists reach for when volume and precision both matter.

Tru-Fire Technology® — Why It Changes Everything at High Volume

The difference between the Orion mPulse® and every other permanent jewelry welder is most visible when you're busy — back-to-back appointments at a pop-up, a full Saturday at a market, a boutique event with a line of clients waiting.

At low energy levels, Tru-Fire Technology® continuously monitors and adjusts energy output based on how well the electrode is contacting the jump ring. If the contact is slightly off, the software compensates automatically. The result is a more consistent weld with fewer misfires — which means fewer do-overs, fewer apologies to waiting clients, and a more professional experience for everyone watching.

This is the technology that makes experienced permanent jewelry artists say the mPulse "just fires" — and why they're reluctant to go back to anything else once they've used it.

45 Feet of Certified Chain — Maximum Inventory to Sell From Day One

The Legacy Kit includes 45 feet of premium, certified permanent jewelry chain in the widest selection of gold and silver styles available across any Sunstone starter kit: paperclip, curb, cable, enamel, figaro, heart, and clover designs in both gold-filled and sterling silver.

This is not a sampler. This is a full operating inventory — enough to serve your first wave of clients, experiment with which styles your market responds to best, and still have chain left over to reorder the winners.

The kit also includes jump rings for approximately 200 bracelets and gold and silver connectors with a display case — so you can offer charms, customization options, and upsells that raise your average sale price per appointment. At $90 per bracelet, 200 bracelets represents up to $18,000 in potential revenue from the inventory alone. Your first few dozen sales cover the kit. Everything after that is building your business.

Four Argon Mini® Tanks — Built for Long Events and Back-to-Back Bookings

The Legacy Kit ships with four Argon Mini® tanks and a tank regulator — double the argon supply of the Momentum or Dream kits. This matters specifically for the artist operating at volume.

A single Argon Mini provides enough shielding gas for a solid event. Four tanks means you can run all-day markets, multi-event weekends, and consecutive bookings without worrying about running low on argon mid-appointment. You connect in seconds. You keep welding. Your clients get the clean, professional-finish weld that makes them post before they leave your table.

The Argon Mini is designed to travel — it fits in a backpack, a tote bag, or a welder carrying case. No cylinder rentals, no refill runs between events.

One-on-One Mentoring — The Support Structure That Prevents Stalling

The Legacy Kit includes the same one-on-one mentoring available with the Dream Kit, and at this level of investment, it's arguably even more important. You have an advanced welder, a full inventory, and a real business to build. Having a mentor in your corner from day one makes the difference between a confident launch and an expensive equipment shelf.

Your mentor walks you through setup, troubleshoots your first welds, helps you prepare for your first event, and stays reachable when questions come up between sessions. This is structured, ongoing support — not a FAQ page.

What mentoring delivers specifically:

Setup confidence — get your machine, your argon, and your workspace dialed in correctly from the first session, not through trial and error at your first market.

Weld quality from the start — troubleshoot consistency issues before they become habits that are harder to break.

Quicker launch — compress the time between "kit arrived" and "first paid appointment."

Momentum when you need it — the people who succeed at building permanent jewelry businesses are the ones who have somewhere to turn when they hit a wall. You will.

PJ University — 40 Lessons Covering the Craft and the Business

Full access to Sunstone's PJ University is included — the same 40-lesson professional video curriculum included with the Dream Kit, covering welding technique, metal types, energy settings, client safety, appointment flow, pricing, marketing, and business operations.

At the Legacy Kit level, you're not just learning how to weld. You're learning how to run a professional permanent jewelry business — how to price your services confidently, how to attract and retain clients, how to structure events for maximum throughput, and how to build a brand worth coming back to.

The Complete PJ Tool Kit — Everything in One Box

The Sunstone Permanent Jewelry Tool Kit is included in full:

• 2 precision chain pliers for clean, scratch-free link closure
• High-quality chain cutter designed specifically for fine permanent jewelry chain
• Pilot electrode sharpener to keep your tungsten electrode performing consistently through high-volume sessions
• 3 ft of silver practice chain to build and maintain technique
• Leather safety patch for client protection during welding
• 2 shade-5 safety glasses — one for you, one for your client
• Sunshine jewelry cleaner for a polished, professional finish
• Door cling graphic to market your service at your location or vehicle

Is the Legacy Kit Right for You?

The Legacy Kit is the right choice if permanent jewelry is your primary business focus from day one — not an experiment or a side income stream. If you're planning to work at volume, want the most precise and capable welder on the market, and want maximum inventory so you're never scrambling to restock mid-season, the Legacy Kit removes the ceilings that entry-level kits eventually hit.

Consider the Dream Kit if you want to start strong and grow into volume — it gives you the Zapp Plus® 2, mentoring, 27 ft of chain, and connectors at a lower entry price. Many artists who start with the Dream Kit upgrade to the mPulse later when volume demands it.

Consider the Momentum Kit if budget is the primary constraint and you're comfortable building up gradually.

Not sure which kit matches your goals? Contact our team — we'll help you choose the right starting point, not just the most expensive one.

Why Buy the Legacy Kit from The Maker's Chest?

As an authorized Sunstone reseller, we carry the same kit with the same full manufacturer warranty. Here is what buying through The Maker's Chest adds on top of that:

75-day returns. At $4,999, you deserve more than Sunstone's 30-day window — which also comes with a restocking fee. Our return policy is 75 days, no runaround.

Expert USA-based technical support. Our team knows the Orion mPulse® and the full Legacy Kit in depth. When you have a technical question about Tru-Fire settings, argon flow, energy calibration for a new chain style, or anything else — we have real answers.

Dual lines of support. You have direct access to our expert team and to Sunstone's manufacturer support simultaneously. Two independent lines of help, not one.

We specialize in this. Permanent jewelry equipment is our core business. The person you reach knows what they're talking about, and they know your kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Legacy Permanent Jewelry Starter Kit? The Legacy Kit includes: the Orion mPulse® permanent jewelry welder with stylus, power supply, and all accessories; the complete Sunstone PJ Tool Kit (2 precision pliers, chain cutter, Pilot electrode sharpener, 3 ft practice chain, leather safety patch, 2 shade-5 safety glasses, Sunshine jewelry cleaner, and door cling); 45 feet of premium certified chain in gold-filled and sterling silver across top-selling styles including paperclip, curb, cable, enamel, figaro, heart, and clover; gold and silver jump rings for approximately 200 bracelets; gold and silver connectors with a display case; four Argon Mini® tanks with a tank regulator; full access to Sunstone's PJ University 40-lesson video training program; and one-on-one mentoring.

What makes the Orion mPulse® better than the Zapp Plus® 2 for high-volume work? Three things: Tru-Fire Technology®, which automatically adjusts energy delivery at low power levels to reduce misfires and improve weld consistency on fine chain and jump rings; the Dual Zone Power Range™, which provides 0.5-Joule increments from 1–15 Joules for greater precision on delicate metals; and the touchscreen interface with front-facing ports, which makes a high-volume workflow faster and cleaner. For artists doing occasional pop-ups, the Zapp Plus® 2 is excellent. For artists working back-to-back appointments at volume, the mPulse is the professional standard.

What does Tru-Fire Technology® actually do? Tru-Fire Technology® is software built into the Orion mPulse® that monitors ground contact quality during welding and automatically adjusts energy output to compensate for variability. In plain terms: at low energy levels — exactly where fine chain and jump ring welding happens — the machine fires more reliably even when electrode contact is imperfect. You get fewer misfires, cleaner welds, and a smoother experience during busy sessions when you're working fast.

How much revenue could I generate with the inventory included in the Legacy Kit? The 45 feet of chain and jump rings for 200 bracelets, at a typical permanent jewelry price of $90 per bracelet, represents up to approximately $18,000 in potential revenue — well above the kit cost. Most artists price their work between $60 and $100 per piece, and at $90, you'd recover the full kit investment in roughly 56 sales. Every appointment beyond that is building your business. These are estimates based on typical market pricing, not a guarantee.

Why does the Legacy Kit include four Argon Mini tanks instead of two? Volume. If you're running long events, back-to-back markets, or full-day studio sessions, two tanks may not be enough. Four tanks means you can operate through extended events without interruption, carry backup supply to any event, and never have to pause a busy session to swap tanks at an inconvenient moment.

What does one-on-one mentoring include? You'll meet regularly with a Sunstone mentor to review your setup, troubleshoot weld quality, work through early business and event questions, and keep your progress moving. Between sessions, your mentor is reachable by text so you can get unstuck without losing momentum. It's designed to take you from kit arrival to first paid appointment as efficiently as possible, with an experienced professional in your corner throughout.

Is the 3-year warranty intact when I buy through The Maker's Chest? Yes. As an authorized Sunstone reseller, all manufacturer warranties apply in full. The Orion mPulse® is covered by Sunstone's 3-year manufacturer's warranty on internal electronics and system components. The optional Sunstone Circle "forever warranty" extended protection plan is also available at checkout.

What is your return policy? We offer a 75-day return window — more than twice Sunstone's standard 30-day policy, which also carries a restocking fee. If the Legacy Kit is not the right fit for your situation within 75 days of purchase, contact our team and we will work with you to make it right.

Can I upgrade from the Legacy Kit welder in the future? The Orion mPulse® is Sunstone's top permanent jewelry welder in the standard lineup. If your business eventually grows into a multi-station studio environment, Sunstone does offer professional-grade options at higher tiers. Your PJ Tool Kit, chain, and accessories all carry forward regardless of any future welder upgrades.

Is the Orion mPulse® compatible with Sunstone's optics and accessories? Yes. The Orion mPulse® is compatible with all Sunstone optic options, including the Basic ADL, Upgraded ADL, PJ Scope, and 5x Arm Microscope. It accepts the full range of Sunstone stylus color options and vinyl skins, and its software can be updated via USB as Sunstone releases improvements.

Is permanent jewelry welding safe with the Orion mPulse®? Yes. The Orion mPulse® is ETL and CE certified, manufactured to rigorous safety standards, and designed specifically for permanent jewelry work. Standard safety practice includes using the leather safety patch between chain and your client's skin, maintaining proper grounding before each weld, and following the protocols covered in the PJ University training and the operator's manual.