Tips & Techniques
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About this Tip:
Stamping metal blanks is as easy as 1...2...3 with this tutorial.
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Different amounts of pressure makes different impressions on your stamps.
Components:
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Put your blank on the block. |
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Step 2: You can tape it down with masking tape or painter’s tape if you’re worried about the blank slipping on the steel block. |
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Step 3: Hammer text or design stamps. It may take multiple taps to fully imprint the design. |
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Step 4: Pull off tape and enjoy! |
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On Jun 07, 2011 at 11:57 am #
shimmer chick says:loving this new section… Thanks Lima!!! even experienced beaders can learn new tips from these.
On Jun 17, 2011 at 8:06 am #
trinkets says:Thanks for the tip about using painter’s tape to hold your blank in place…..if you want to be sure your letters are even the tape makes a good guide too!
On Aug 13, 2011 at 4:20 pm #
N Saccoccio says:is it possible to buy only the white nylon or hard black “Rubber” used under the steel round bench block?
On Jan 02, 2012 at 1:11 am #
S Moffett says:Been wanting to start making this type of jewelry for quite some time. Thanks for the help.
On Jun 26, 2012 at 10:35 pm #
Tazzie says:I’m new to stamping – well not really – just can’t get the hang of it. When I hit with enough force to get an imprint of the stamp, there are also dents in the block. If I hit with less force, no imprint or either just a piece of it. I can’t seem to get that one good lick. How?
On Jul 10, 2012 at 3:40 pm #
KatBlue60 says:I am new to this as well. I have the same problem in stamping, and can’t really afford the hammer and steel block they use here. Are their other options?
On Mar 29, 2013 at 3:54 pm #
Courtney L says:I am new to this as well, I am using a hammer from the hardware store right now and it seems to do the trick. As I get better I will invest in a better hammer but for now my 16 oz Wal-Mart hammer is working out okay.
On Apr 05, 2013 at 10:35 am #
Laurel p says:Want to start doing this.Really like this.Only site that I have found the supplies.Thanks Lima Beads!
On Jun 09, 2013 at 7:48 pm #
R Sowles says:Looking forward to learning to crochet some wire.
On Oct 23, 2013 at 3:19 pm #
Karron l says:wish you had shown us up close view of what the dif letters look like.
On Apr 01, 2015 at 9:56 am #
Judy z says:Sue Moffett is that you with the Boston?
Judy Z
On Dec 26, 2015 at 11:57 pm #
Robins nest says:Loving this site!
On Dec 31, 2015 at 2:50 pm #
Sterling says:I did a lot of research before I started stamping metal. In doing this I choose 5mm lowercase letters, just basic style-generic. The hammer is worth the cost, I got the Impress Art brand(it is small and easy to handle). Using painters tape as mentioned here is very helpful, I totally recommend doing this until you have a major amount of experience. If you want more options Google metal stamp supplies or similar, to get a broad variety. I have access to many sites because I have a Jewelry Business, but I have to keep up on everything that I want to offer my customers. I do a lot of metal work so I already had a couple of large steel bench blocks and added square rubber under one of them.
You can always check with a metal shop to see if they can cut you a certain size of steel block. That is where I go to get mine polished to keep it smooth. One other thing start stamping on scraps from a metal shop, on sale stuff, no name, but do not start on brass, copper, sterling the good metal. I hope this has helped someone out there. Good Luck and Keep Trying!