Aluminium...........

[Gayle]

Just a few quickies, so to speak

1…Can anyone tell me if you can patina aluminium sheet.

2…Where can I buy some stamp/punches with designs other than numbers or letters.

Thanks for listening and we are nearly there......it's nearly 2014. Lol xxx

[Keia]

http://www.bellore.co.uk/shop/Stamps...s/default.aspx Seems to be reasonably priced - I can't vouch for their quality though as I've never gotten round to purchasing them (they've been in my browers bookmarks for several months). Hopefully someone else more qualified will be along shortly to give you a more defined answer =)

[josef1]

Not sure about a patina but you can anodise aluminium

[susieq]

Hi Gayle - never purchased from them but try http://www.cjbeaders.co.uk/

They have 20% off at the moment if you spend over a certain amount but as it's a christmas and new year sale it may well end tomorrow. They have quite a few different alphabet stamps and also lots of other designs.

Susiex

[Gayle]

Ok thanks guys will give these a look xxx

[LydiaNiz]

You can dye anodised aluminium too. I've a lovely big sheet and some suitable inks waiting for 'a free day'. You know those imaginary days that never seem to materialise!

[DaisyDaisy]

Palmer Metals and Alchemy & Ice have a range of design stamps.

If you're a metal stamper and a Facebook user there's a group on Facebook. Some of the ladies in the group often have stamps which they're selling. https://www.facebook.com/groups/handstampersUK/

[caroleallen]

You can dye anodised aluminium too. I've a lovely big sheet and some suitable inks waiting for 'a free day'. You know those imaginary days that never seem to materialise!

Don't leave it too long Lydia as it needs to be used when fresh. I only buy a couple of sheets at a time and use them almost immediately. After a while the aluminium won't soak up the inks and dyes.

[LydiaNiz]

oh I fear that's one for the 'should have used that quicker pile'. Thanks for the tip! x

[caroleallen]

Well it's worth trying as long as it's been stored in some sort of airtight container but you probably won't get very strong colours.