Step 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCut out your star.<\/strong>
Using the star cutter<\/a>, cut a star to a size of your choice from the metal sheet<\/a> of your choice. In the example we have used silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Project-Soldering-Festive-stars-and-stamps-by-Lydia-Niziblian-Intermediate-12-copy-300x230.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCut out your discs.<\/strong>
With a disc cutter<\/a> or piercing saw, cut out discs of metal slightly larger than the star you will be fixing to them. Use a ball pein hammer to give a hammered texture if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-19-255x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPunch the hole.<\/strong>
Use the hole punch<\/a> to carefully make a hole in the top point near the edge of the circle, taking care to leave a good rim of metal. Mark a point with a felt pen to act as a guide. Use an emery stick to smooth the edges and remove any burrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3a-290x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMake your mark.<\/strong>
Take the stamp<\/a> of your choice, and use with a brass hammer to personalise the small star, either a Christmassy shape if it is going to be a gift tag, or a person\u2019s initials etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3b-1-300x213.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrepare for soldering.<\/strong>
On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/5-17-285x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/6-13-288x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8a-272x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/8b-1-300x197.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/9-8-223x300.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTop tip: <\/em>Try using multiple graduating stars for a stacked pendant, stamp with children\u2019s initials, or add a set stone of your choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/tblog2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/hero-11-1024x632.jpg\")
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Using the star cutter<\/a>, cut a star to a size of your choice from the metal sheet<\/a> of your choice. In the example we have used silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 2:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nCut out your discs.<\/strong>
With a disc cutter<\/a> or piercing saw, cut out discs of metal slightly larger than the star you will be fixing to them. Use a ball pein hammer to give a hammered texture if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPunch the hole.<\/strong>
Use the hole punch<\/a> to carefully make a hole in the top point near the edge of the circle, taking care to leave a good rim of metal. Mark a point with a felt pen to act as a guide. Use an emery stick to smooth the edges and remove any burrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMake your mark.<\/strong>
Take the stamp<\/a> of your choice, and use with a brass hammer to personalise the small star, either a Christmassy shape if it is going to be a gift tag, or a person\u2019s initials etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrepare for soldering.<\/strong>
On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTop tip: <\/em>Try using multiple graduating stars for a stacked pendant, stamp with children\u2019s initials, or add a set stone of your choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our article about how to start jewellery making. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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With a disc cutter<\/a> or piercing saw, cut out discs of metal slightly larger than the star you will be fixing to them. Use a ball pein hammer to give a hammered texture if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 3:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPunch the hole.<\/strong>
Use the hole punch<\/a> to carefully make a hole in the top point near the edge of the circle, taking care to leave a good rim of metal. Mark a point with a felt pen to act as a guide. Use an emery stick to smooth the edges and remove any burrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMake your mark.<\/strong>
Take the stamp<\/a> of your choice, and use with a brass hammer to personalise the small star, either a Christmassy shape if it is going to be a gift tag, or a person\u2019s initials etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrepare for soldering.<\/strong>
On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTop tip: <\/em>Try using multiple graduating stars for a stacked pendant, stamp with children\u2019s initials, or add a set stone of your choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our article about how to start jewellery making. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019d also love to see what you\u2019ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":15136,"template":"","categories":[1782],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15126","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metal-forming-stamping"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nFestive Stars and Stamps - The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No matter what your level of expertise, it is easy to make Festive Stars and Stamps using this project, that's perfect for Christmas!\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/festive-stars-and-stamps\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Festive Stars and Stamps - 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Use the hole punch<\/a> to carefully make a hole in the top point near the edge of the circle, taking care to leave a good rim of metal. Mark a point with a felt pen to act as a guide. Use an emery stick to smooth the edges and remove any burrs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMake your mark.<\/strong>
Take the stamp<\/a> of your choice, and use with a brass hammer to personalise the small star, either a Christmassy shape if it is going to be a gift tag, or a person\u2019s initials etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrepare for soldering.<\/strong>
On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTop tip: <\/em>Try using multiple graduating stars for a stacked pendant, stamp with children\u2019s initials, or add a set stone of your choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our article about how to start jewellery making. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019d also love to see what you\u2019ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":32,"featured_media":15136,"template":"","categories":[1782],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15126","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-metal-forming-stamping"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nFestive Stars and Stamps - The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No matter what your level of expertise, it is easy to make Festive Stars and Stamps using this project, that's perfect for Christmas!\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/festive-stars-and-stamps\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Festive Stars and Stamps - 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Take the stamp<\/a> of your choice, and use with a brass hammer to personalise the small star, either a Christmassy shape if it is going to be a gift tag, or a person\u2019s initials etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 5:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nPrepare for soldering.<\/strong>
On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
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On the reverse of the star, evenly squeeze on a little silver solder paste. Make sure you don\u2019t apply the paste right to the edge of the star, as it will spread when heated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSolder the star to the base.<\/strong>
Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTop tip: <\/em>Try using multiple graduating stars for a stacked pendant, stamp with children\u2019s initials, or add a set stone of your choosing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWe hope you\u2019ve enjoyed our article about how to start jewellery making. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Instagram<\/a>. 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Place the star, solder side down, onto the metal disc, and heat the whole piece until the star is securely soldered on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nStep 7:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdd the jump ring.<\/strong>
Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
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Thread a jump ring<\/a> through the hole and solder shut. Quench and pickle the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Step 8:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe finishing touches.<\/strong>
Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nStep 9:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nReady to gift.<\/strong>
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Paint oxidising solution onto the stamped design, and use a polishing or pendant motor to clean away the excess solution. Finish in a tumble polisher if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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String with ribbon and hang on the Christmas tree, use as a tag on a special present, or put on a chain<\/a> as a pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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