Accessories to engrave

[max_mischief]

Hi there. I'm looking for something that I've got no idea what they are called/if they exist.

Basically, I've got some bracelets that are dainty/small and i was thinking of making them a little more unique, perhaps with some kind of engraved wording/logo when I come up with wording/logo.

Does anyone know what those accessories are called that you can engrave on, and does anyone have any comments if this will look A) Crap B) a small person trying to pretend to be a big shop that will fail C) potentially a good idea if I can make it dainty enough?

Thanks for the help

[CJ57]

Hi Max

It might be helpful to post a photo of said bracelets so that we can see what is possible :) there are several ways of doing it but it depends on how big the area is, whether they are solid or hollow and any other variation

[max_mischief]

Hi Max

It might be helpful to post a photo of said bracelets so that we can see what is possible :) there are several ways of doing it but it depends on how big the area is, whether they are solid or hollow and any other variation

Typical, I don't actually have any made up, my last 2 were given as presents.

The only way I can describe it as, a silver dainty bracelet with a few 6mm-8mm beads on it, does that help at all?

[CJ57]

Typical, I don't actually have any made up, my last 2 were given as presents.

The only way I can describe it as, a silver dainty bracelet with a few 6mm-8mm beads on it, does that help at all?

:) not a lot. Some people use a Dremel type engraver, some like James would use hand engravers, you can buy letter stamps, or have them laser engraved. It really depends on the area of silver you have to work on, it's difficult to imagine what it's like from your description.Are you making it up from sheet or chain, are they cast pieces, what kind of metal?
I'm sure someone else will chip in once the celebrations are over

[max_mischief]

:) not a lot. Some people use a Dremel type engraver, some like James would use hand engravers, you can buy letter stamps, or have them laser engraved. It really depends on the area of silver you have to work on, it's difficult to imagine what it's like from your description.Are you making it up from sheet or chain, are they cast pieces, what kind of metal?
I'm sure someone else will chip in once the celebrations are over

Hi Sorry, I may have confused a little, i'm actually looking for the bit of metal I can engrave onto, like an oval type bit of metal but I dont know what theyre called?

Thanks

[CJ57]

Ah with you now! Well we would all probably make them from sheet metal to whatever specification we wanted, I'm not sure they have a name. Worn round the neck it would be something like a dog tag but round the wrist..... We all tend to make most of the components we use

If you put engraving tags into the search box on Cookson you will come up with a range such as these http://www.cooksongold.com/Findings/Sterling-Silver-Round-Disc--------Pack-of-5-With-Pierced-Hole-16mm-prcode-NV1-541X

[Dennis]

If your work is dainty as you say, you might just buy or make smaller disks and drill them for jump rings to fix them on with. The London Assay office will make up a stamp of your design, or you can buy ready made letter stamps.

Another option is to register for hallmarking, in which case you will get a separate makers stamp with your initials. I didn't say all this was free, though. Dennis.

[Gemsetterchris]

The letter "p" I did recently was actually a cooksons cufflink blank.
Drill a hole & add a jump ring.

[Goldsmith]

Hallmark tags may suit your purpose, see; http://www.cooksongold.com/Findings/-Alloy=0/-Style=Hallmark_Tags/-Size=0/-Shape=0/-Finish=0/-Holes=0/&prdsearch=y

James

[Wallace]

sounds indeed like tags James. Here are some more, courtesy of Palmer Metals: http://www.palmermetals.co.uk/shop/sterling-silver-findings/sterling-silver-tags-1.html