{"id":11143,"date":"2020-01-17T09:30:27","date_gmt":"2020-01-17T09:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=11143"},"modified":"2025-08-26T15:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T14:24:36","slug":"metal-stamping-for-beginners-how-to-stamp-metal-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/metal-stamping-for-beginners-how-to-stamp-metal-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"Metal Stamping For Beginners: How To Stamp Metal Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/how-to-make-jewellery\">how to make jewellery<\/a> <\/strong>hub we&#8217;re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. Here we\u2019ve listed what we think are some useful tips for those new to stamping metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to the metal stamping process or you\u2019d just like to brush up on your knowledge, we can help. In our metal stamping process guide, we\u2019ll talk you through the ins and outs of how to stamp metal and the basics of metal stamping for beginners to get you started. So to begin your journey, read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/999_IA98_1_12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Metal Stamping For Beginners\" class=\"wp-image-11141\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong> <strong>What is metal stamping and why is it so popular?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal stamps have been developed to offer designers a huge range of options for creating their own, custom stamped jewellery, metalwork and craft projects. Stamping metal is a great way to start making personalised sterling silver jewellery adding letters, numbers, star signs, morse code, symbols or even stamping a complete scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your metal stamping kit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start learning how to stamp metal, it\u2019s worth stocking up on a few key pieces of equipment. Here\u2019s what we would include in a metal stamping kit for beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Metal stamps<\/strong> \u2013 these could be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Letter_and_Number_Stamps\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=Letter_Stamps\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">letter stamps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Letter_and_Number_Stamps\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=Number_Stamps\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">number stamps<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=ImpressArt_Design_Stamps\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=0\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">design stamps<\/a>. ImpressArt\u00a0design stamps are suitable to use on gold, silver, copper, brass, pewter and aluminium. It is also possible to use these stamps on other materials such as leather, glass, wood, wax, card,\u00a0and\u00a0clay.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A stamping hammer<\/strong> \u2013 purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Ergo-angle-Metal-------Stamping-Hammer-1lb-prcode-999-IA98\">stamping hammer<\/a> so you can create the desired effect with ease. Designed specifically to be used with ImpressArt stamping tools, this hammer\u00a0has a short handle and a wide, flat face designed to provide an even and correct angle for an efficient hammer blow.\u00a0\u00a0The head is made of brass which is intended to provide a \u2018soft\u2019 blow,\u00a0making\u00a0it is less likely to double bounce when striking.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A stamping block<\/strong> \u2013 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Steel-Bench-Block-8cm-X-8cm-prcode-999-791\">flat plate<\/a>, so you can stamp on a stable surface. This\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Large-Deluxe-Steel-Bench-Block-10.2-X-10.2-X-2.5cm-prcode-997-3610\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">large, deluxe bench block<\/a>\u00a0will accommodate a variety of jobs,\u00a0providing\u00a0the perfect support for metal stamping processes.\u00a0We also love\u00a0that it has a rubber central section that deadens the sound of repeated hammer blows.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Metal blanks<\/strong> \u2013 stock up on a range of different sizes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Metal_Stamping_Blanks\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=0\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">metal blanks<\/a> to begin with so you can find your favourite size to work with. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Metal_Stamping_Blanks\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=0\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-cut metal blanks<\/a>\u202fmake life easier\u202fas\u00a0it doesn\u2019t require annealing, and has a flat and level surface which is ready to stamp.\u00a0Simply stamp your design, add a jump ring through the pre-cut hole at the top and you have a dog tag\/pendant complete in\u00a0minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stamping tape<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Stamp-Straight-Tape-prcode-999-IA67\">stamping tape<\/a> to hold your metal blanks in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marker pen<\/strong> \u2013 use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Stamping-Enamel-Marker--Pen-prcode-999-I329\">stamping enamel marker pen<\/a> mark your impressions and help the designs stand out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A polishing cloth<\/strong> \u2013 if you choose to use a marker pen to enhance your design you\u2019ll need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Selvyt-Cloth-C,-35cm-X-43cm-prcode-998-126&amp;query=polishing%20cloth&amp;channel=uk\">cloth<\/a> to buff away any remnants of the pen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/999_I307_12-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Metal Stamping Kit For Beginners\" class=\"wp-image-11142\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>The metal stamping process<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first step in the metal stamping process is to fully support the metal from underneath. This can be done with either a steel block or a sandbag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, place the metal on the block or sandbag and tape down the bottom so that it\u2019s secure, without covering too much of the metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the metal is taped in place, use a ruler and a marker pen to mark the positions of where you\u2019d like the impressions to sit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using your marks as a guideline, hold the stamp in place with the logo facing your body and ensure it\u2019s fully upright and in complete contact with the surface of the metal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re ready, raise the hammer and strike the stamp from the top and repeat as necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the final step in the metal stamping process, you have the option to enhance your design by rubbing the indentations with a black marker or enamel ink and then buffing off the excess with some cloth or paper towels. This will help you to highlight the impressions and make them stand out more.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you found our metal stamping process guide useful. Find more information about metal stamping for beginners on our dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/metal-stamping\">metal stamping<\/a> page, part of the how to make jewellery hub; an area for beginners to learn just how fun and easy jewellery making can be! Enjoy making!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you found our metal stamping process guide useful. And now you know how to stamp metal jewellery, why not try it for yourself? Find more information about metal stamping for beginners and the best tools you need in our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/equipment-technique-focus\/top-5-metal-stamping-tools\">Top 5 Metal Stamping Tools<\/a>&nbsp;blog. Ready to get started? We have everything needed to build a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/\">metal stamping<\/a>&nbsp;kit for beginners at Cooksongold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know that starting your jewellery making journey can be overwhelming which is why, as a part of our how to make jewellery hub we&#8217;re giving you some helpful advice, tips, guides and more on a range of jewellery making. 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