Where to get my sponsor's/maker's mark??

**MuranoSilver** · 25-01-2010, 03:42 PM

Infinity Stamps also do them and they look fabulous!
Nicx

**SilverKiss** · 18-02-2010, 11:15 AM

It's sad isn't it.

But, there's hope! My tutor at York School of Jewellery recommend me to get my punches from a guy called Greg Mason. Works in the jewellery Q in Brum - 22 Tenby St, B1 3EE.

Just spoken to Greg, and he says that he does sponsors marks for around £30. It depends on size and whether they are straight/crooked, but definitely a lot cheaper than the assay office here in Sheffield.

*Please PM silverkiss for phone number*

I'll be getting some done soon, so will let you know the outcome.

**snow_imp** · 18-02-2010, 01:57 PM

That's interesting Ian - I thought we had to get the punches through the assay offices.

**ps_bond** · 18-02-2010, 02:04 PM

Not for the sponsors mark; it has to be to the pattern agreed with the Assay Office though. You can retain it & mark the work yourself if you're so inclined.

**snow_imp** · 18-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Hm, I was thinking of getting a larger sized punch at some point - I only have the smallest one available for the moment - so this information is very useful. Thanks.

**lorraineflee** · 18-02-2010, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by snow_imp

Hm, I was thinking of getting a larger sized punch at some point - I only have the smallest one available for the moment - so this information is very useful. Thanks.

My thoughts too. Providing I can see/remember what mine looks like!! Perils of ageing eyesight and not making a note of which one I chose!
Lorraine

**SilverKiss** · 18-02-2010, 04:06 PM

Yes, as Peter says, you can apply the sponsors mark yourself. In fact, there are some benefits to be had from doing that:

- you don't have to pay the assay office to do it (though, for me, the mimimum charge always kicks in, so it makes no difference)

- you get it done properly. Don't know about the other assay offices, but Sheffield seem to botch my mark far too often. The other 3 are always neat, but not mine.

- you get it exactly where you want (well, assuming that you can aim). Yes, I know you can tell them anyway, but I sent in a pendant once, thinking that it would be marked on the back so didn't bother with putting pen marks on, and they went and marked it on the wire bail. Looked a right mess.

- you get the rest of the marks where you want too.... 'cos they have to follow your one.

**Di Sandland** · 18-02-2010, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by SilverKiss

- you get it exactly where you want (well, assuming that you can aim). Yes, I know you can tell them anyway, but I sent in a pendant once, thinking that it would be marked on the back so didn't bother with putting pen marks on, and they went and marked it on the wire bail. Looked a right mess.

LOL - our Jay sent in a beautiful piece with a request for a feature laser mark. Paid extra too. Shame they applied it upside down. Bit worrying really - you do all that work then they cock it up and have the gall to charge you for it.

**SilverKiss** · 18-02-2010, 05:29 PM

Yes, Di, the standard of laser marking is no better than struck marks. I did some ear-rings shaped like windsurfing sails and got the laser marks put on the front to look like sail numbers. They put them in different places. You'll just see it in the photos (Unique Contemporary Silver Jewel)