Large Cross Metal Stamp Needed

[silvermagpie]

I've been searching high & low for a Large Cross stamp, but the only one that's suitable is this one on Etsy (which works out to be £22 with postage). http://www.etsy.com/listing/15830727...p?ref=col_view

All the cheaper one's i've seen are the small 3mm-5mm size, but i need larger.

Does anyone know of anywhere that i can buy a similar one (preferably for less than 22 quid )?

[Truffle & Podge]

http://www.artbeads.com/mstamp17.html
It's not much bigger & a US site but might help
it's 6.5mm

[mizgeorge]

I do a DIY version with a couple of cheap flat head screwdrivers (shorter for the crossbar) filed to make a nice clean impression. Costs about £1 with poundland tools If you wanted to put a bit more work in with a file, you could also make one in a single piece with a phillips screwdriver, but it is harder to get into the middle to tidy up.

[silvermagpie]

http://www.artbeads.com/mstamp17.html
It's not much bigger & a US site but might help
it's 6.5mm

Thank you, but not sure if the 6.5mm is the actual stamp width or the size of the stamped image.......plus UK shipping is $20. :/

[silvermagpie]

I do a DIY version with a couple of cheap flat head screwdrivers (shorter for the crossbar) filed to make a nice clean impression. Costs about £1 with poundland tools If you wanted to put a bit more work in with a file, you could also make one in a single piece with a phillips screwdriver, but it is harder to get into the middle to tidy up.

Was actually thinking of doing this, but i'm not great at stamping at the best of times....so don't think that's a good idea for me. Lol
I'll keep searching.
Also looking for one of these striking hammers http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/884...080afbaa9a.jpg (preferably within the UK).

[ps_bond]

While that's quite a cute hammer, is there any reason one of the Thor insert hammers wouldn't do what you need?
http://www.thorhammer.com/Hammers/Rawhide/

Lopping the tip off a Phillips screwdriver to make a cross stamp is a doddle with a separating disc, BTW.

[silvermagpie]

While that's quite a cute hammer, is there any reason one of the Thor insert hammers wouldn't do what you need?
http://www.thorhammer.com/Hammers/Rawhide/

I like the idea of the very short handle & wider face, which would make stamping (for me anyway) a lot easier. Those Thor Hammers do look good though!
And i'm gonna try the two screwdrivers trick and see how i get on. (Hopefully i'll have saved myself £22).
Thanks Guys.


*Just spotted this hammer, which looks quite good actually. http://www.cjbeaders.co.uk/11735/Met...tamping-Hammer

[mizgeorge]

The impressart ones are fine if you're just after a short brass stamping hammer. They're not pretty, but the balance is good.

[caroleallen]

The trouble with economising on tools in my experience is that usually you end up wishing you'd bought the expensive one in the first place. If its a piece that you'll make again and again, you'll soon make your money back.

[Goldsmith]

Check out chasing hammers or repousse hammers, they have been used for hitting punches for centuries. A good addition to your toolkit.
see; http://www.cooksongold.com/category_...epousse+hammer

James