{"id":7109,"date":"2020-06-07T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?p=7109"},"modified":"2024-12-16T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T15:46:36","slug":"technique-focus-metal-stamping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/learn\/technique-focus-metal-stamping\/","title":{"rendered":"Technique Focus: Metal Stamping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Metal stamping<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fis the process of striking metal, using a shaped former or cutter to make an impression and a hammer to creat<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> force. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stamping is a great way of adding pattern and texture to metal in a short space of time, and can be achieved very simply using a hardened steel former and a heavy hammer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Metal Stamping Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>Anneal your metal by heating to a dull red and allow to cool (unless your metal has already been annealed).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support the metal fully from the reverse, using a steel block or sandbag.<\/li>\n<li>Measure and mark the position where you would like the impression to sit (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/ImpressArt-Stamp-Straight-Tape-prcode-999-IA67\">ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape is useful for this step<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Hold your chosen stamp in place ensuring that it stands fully upright, with the whole design in complete contact with the surface of the metal.<\/li>\n<li>Take your hammer and get your position by resting it on the top of the stamp, ready to strike.<\/li>\n<li>When ready, raise the hammer and strike the end of your stamp cleanly and with strength. If you think you need a second blow, ensure you do not move the stamp or this will ruin your design. The force of the blow will determine the depth of the impression.<\/li>\n<li>Designs can be enhanced by rubbing over with a black marker pen or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Stamping-Enamel-Ink-----32.5ml-prcode-999-I125\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">stamping enamel ink<\/a>, and then buffing off the excess from the remaining raised areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tools for metal stamping<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">There is a huge selection of stamping tools available to buy,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\"> with the most popular being our<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW229094135 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">ImpressArt<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">range<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">However, b<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\">efore you get started<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\"> there are a few essential<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\"> stamping tools<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW229094135 BCX8\"> you&#8217;ll need to help you begin your stamping journey.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW229094135 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/ImpressArt-Ergo-angle-Metal-------Stamping-Hammer-1lb-prcode-999-IA98\"><strong>ImpressArt Metal Stamping Hammer\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_IA98_2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7110\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_IA98_2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"348\" height=\"261\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">esigned specifically to be used with ImpressArt stamping tools<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, this hammer<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> has a short handle and a wide, flat face designed to provide an even and correct angle for an efficient hammer blow.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The head is made of brass which is intended to provide a \u2018soft\u2019 blow, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">making <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">it is less likely to double bounce when striking.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Large-Deluxe-Steel-Bench-Block-----102x102x25mm-prcode-997-3610\">Large Deluxe Steel Bench Block<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/997_3610_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7111\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/997_3610_12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"334\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">This\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW58381925 BCX8\" 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\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">large, deluxe bench block<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\"> will accommodate a variety of jobs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW58381925 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\"> provid<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW58381925 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">ing<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\"> the perfect support for metal stamping processes<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW58381925 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW58381925 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">W<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\">e also love<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW58381925 BCX8\"> that it has a rubber central section that deadens the sound of repeated hammer blows.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW58381925 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Findings\/Sterling-Silver-Round-Disc-20mm----Stamping-Blank-Pack-of-3-With-1----Hole-prcode-NVJ-572X\"><strong>Sterling Silver Round Disc 20mm Stamping Blanks<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NVJ_572X_1_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7112\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/NVJ_572X_1_12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW155997747 BCX8\" 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\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">Pre-cut metal blanks<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">\u202fmake life easier<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW155997747 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">as <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW155997747 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">i<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">t doesn\u2019t require annealing, and has a flat and level surface which is ready to stam<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW155997747 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">p. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">Simply stamp your design, add a jump ring through the pre-cut hole at the top and you have a dog tag\/pendant complete in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW155997747 BCX8\">minutes.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW155997747 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><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\"><strong>Impressart Design Stamps<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_I108_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7113\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_I108_12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW262223404 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Dandelion-Large-Design--Stamp-9.5mm-prcode-999-I108\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">This precision cut, hardened steel stamp<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">\u202fwill produce accurate impressions time after time thanks to its quality engineering. It is part of a\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW262223404 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">huge range of design stamps<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">\u202ffrom <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW262223404 BCX8\">ImpressArt<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\"> which 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, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW262223404 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">clay<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW262223404 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262223404 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW262223404 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Simple-Strike-Jig-9.5mm-prcode-999-I152\"><strong>Impressart Simple Strike Jig<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_I152_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7114\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/999_I152_12-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"343\" height=\"257\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">Finally,\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW246829191 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/Impressart-Simple-Strike-Jig-9.5mm-prcode-999-I152%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW246829191 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">thi<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW246829191 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\"> jig<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">is perfect for anyone new to stamping who is worried about miss-hits. It<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\"> works by holding your chosen stamp in<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW246829191 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\"> an<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\"> upright position, helping you to achieve perfect impressions every time. Just ensure you\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW246829191 BCX8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Stamping_Tools_and_Accessories\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=Strike_Jig\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">buy the correct size<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246829191 BCX8\">\u202ffor your stamps as they are available in 3mm, 4mm, 6mm and 9.5mm.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW246829191 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t need many tools to get started with metal stamping so why not try out stamping for yourself and unleash the endless design possibilities!<\/p>\n<p>An extensive selection of metal stamping tools, stamps and more are available from Cooksongold, so why not <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Metal-Stamping\/-Range=Stamping_Tools_and_Accessories\/-Alloy=0\/-Style=0\/-Type=Strike_Jig\/-Shape=0\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/-Size=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">explore the range today<\/a> and start stamping your jewellery pieces. 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