{"id":25991,"date":"2024-03-26T09:10:11","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T09:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2024-03-26T09:10:43","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T09:10:43","slug":"get-started-with-metal-stamping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/get-started-with-metal-stamping\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Started with Metal Stamping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Within jewellery making, there are a wide range of techniques that can be used to inspire the jewellery you as a jewellery maker create. One of these techniques is metal stamping. This technique will allow you to imprint intricate designs onto various metals, resulting in lots of personalised and distinctive jewellery pieces. In this article, we will explore the art of stamping and showcase different jewellery pieces that can be created using this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are metal stamps and why are they popular?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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What do you need to get started with metal stamping?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When learning the technique of metal stamping it is important to make sure that you have all the equipment you need. Below is a list of all the essentials to help you get started with metal stamping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Metal stamps<\/strong> \u2013 these could be letter stamps, number stamps or design stamps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A stamping hammer \u2013 purchase a stamping hammer so you can create the desired effect with ease.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A stamping block<\/strong> \u2013 or flat plate, so you can stamp on a stable surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Metal blanks<\/strong> \u2013 stock up on a range of different sizes of metal blanks to begin with so you can find your favourite size to work with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stamping tape<\/strong> \u2013 you\u2019ll need stamping tape to hold your metal blanks in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Marker pen<\/strong> \u2013 use a stamping enamel marker pen mark your impressions and help the designs stand out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • A polishing cloth<\/strong> \u2013 if you choose to use a marker pen to enhance your design, you\u2019ll need a cloth to buff away any remnants of the pen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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    All the tools are available on our website. Scan the QR code below to visit our metal stamping page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Metal stamping is a very versatile technique used to create an array of different pieces making each one unique. Whether that be a necklace, a ring or a pair of earrings stamping captures the attention of others with whatever you choose to create. Whether you have done metal stamping before, or if you are just starting out, we have a wide range of metal stamping projects available for you to follow on our blog. Let\u2019s go on this journey together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Within jewellery making, there are a wide range of techniques that can be used to inspire the jewellery you as a jewellery maker create. One of these techniques is metal stamping. This technique will allow you to imprint intricate designs onto various metals, resulting in lots of personalised and distinctive jewellery pieces. 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