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Welcome to Metal Stamping!

Welcome to metal stamping! It’s fun, it’s easy and it’s a great way to create personalized jewelry for yourself, your family and your friends. We’re going to be sharing tutorials, tips, tricks, tools and everything you need to get started and explore making metal stamped jewelry. Yes, it may seem a little daunting swinging a one pound brass hammer at your hand, but with practice and perseverance you’ll be a pro in no time at all.

We’ll show you how to stamp letters, words, messages and images into metal blanks. We’ll share techniques for hammering, dapping, texturing and coloring the metal. We’ll show you how to turn your stamped metal blanks into stylish and chic jewelry using a variety of simple jewelry making techniques. We’ll give you the best information in detail and depth, because we want you to succeed. We’ll have videos, step by step tutorials and a lot of eye candy for inspiration. We work with metal stamps on a regular basis and we LOVE stamping. We think you’re going to love it too.

Get ready to ‘get hammered’ with us and soon enough you’ll be able to say, “I can make metal stamped jewelry!”

How cool is that?

Welcome to metal stamping, we think you’re going to love it. (PS: If you love the design above, you can find the tutorial here!)

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May 20, 2022
12 Terrific DIY Metal Stamped Pendants

This week’s metal stamping round up features plenty of inspiration with 12 Terrific DIY Metal Stamped Pendants. Some of our favorite DIY bloggers have done it again with a plethora of pretty pendants. I love the variety here in styles, mediums and metals. Get the links to these projects below and be sure you visit these talented ladies and say hello!

Learn how to stamp and rivet with this tutorial from Happy Hour Projects.

Here’s another stunner from Happy Hour Projects, with a combination of copper and silver that’s sure to please!

Anchors away! Get in on the nautical trend with this layered stamped design from One Artsy Mama.

It’s a twofer, with fabulous stamped framed pendants from Happy Hour Projects.

More nautical themed loveliness with this starfish and stamped charm embellished set from One Artsy Mama for Angela Strand.

Get that spring feeling with this lovely bloom pendant from One Artsy Mama.

Give grandma a gift she’s sure to treasure with this stamped washer pendant from One Artsy Mama.

Here’s a lovely reminder to be still from One Artsy Mama.

Feeling a little more, shall we say, cheeky? Try this ‘fml’ pendant from Hands Occupied.

Love, family and home, three things to cherish in this simply striking stamped pendant from Happy Hour Projects.

Stamp a key shaped blank to make a stunning one of a kind design with One Artsy Mama.

And last, but surely not least, here’s our ‘yes, sir’ mustache pendant for ImpressArt!

There you go, 12 Terrific DIY Metal Stamped Pendants! Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

May 16, 2022
16 Stunning Wire Heart Jewelry Projects

Certain jewelry making techniques become iconic with the passage of time. There’s something enticingly tough and tender about wire heart jewelry, and these DIY projects all offer a slightly different take on the idea. From rings to bracelets to pendants, there’s a little bit of everything here. We love seeing the endless ways designs can be interpreted with just a few small changes and a fresh pair of eyes. It’s hard to say who first bent a length of wire into a heart shape and made it into jewelry, but it’s clear that this idea is one people continue to love.

(From Right to Left, Top to Bottom)

Wire Heart Midi Ring from A Few Good Things

Anatomical Wire Heart Earrings from I Can Make Metal Stamped Jewelry

Follow Your Heart Necklace from Happy Hour Projects

Wire Heart Pendant from Heather Powers for Art Bead Scene

Hearts on Wire from Margot Potter for Beadalon

DIY Hammered Heart Hoops from Crafty Chica

I Heart Hearts from Studio Dax

Dainty Blue Heart Shaped Pendant Necklace with Wire and Beads from Creatsie

Heart Hoop Earrings from Making My Stead

Jewelry Wire Heart Chain DIY from Dream a Little Bigger

DIY Wire Wrapped Heart Ring from Muhaiminah Faiz

Heart Ring DIY from My White Idea

DIY Wire Heart Necklace from Happy Hour Projects

Soldered Heart Wire Necklace from Crafty Chica

Queen of Hearts from Margot Potter for The Impatient Crafter

DIY Hammered Heart Necklace from Happy Go Lucky

There you have it, a fabulous round up of 16 Stunning Wire Heart Jewelry Projects just in time for Valentine’s Day. Nothing says I love you quite like a handcrafted gift with heart. Do you have a unique take on making wire heart jewelry? Will you be making any of these wire heart jewelry projects? Let us know in the comments!

Happy Stamping,
Margot and Avalon

May 12, 2022
Craftsy Class Giveaway!
THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!

We’re super excited to be hosting a Craftsy Class Giveaway this week! Enter to win a Craftsy class! Craftsy is an online site dedicated to virtual video and step by step photo tutorial classes. They’ve got some of the most well known and respected instructors in their ranks and a wide array of classes on everything from jewelry making to cake decorating. They offer patterns, projects and classes along with an array of products. Best of all, you can take the classes in your own home, on your own schedule.

Here’s a list of the class categories:
So many crafts, so little time. If you’ve been thinking about learning something new, this is your opportunity to dive right in.

Enter for a chance to win a knitting or crochet class on Craftsy. One entry per customer. Enter to win a Craftsy class! Best of luck to you! This Craftsy Class Giveaway will run for one week, Craftsy will select a winner on the 24th. Good stuff, eh?

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

(FTC DISCLOSURE: This post was sponsored by Craftsy and contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and enter, we get a small referral fee. That’s how we keep the lights on!)
March 27, 2022
Fabulous Photo Pendant DIY

Today we’re sharing a Fabulous Photo Pendant DIY! The thing we love most about hand stamped jewelry is that it’s so easy to customize and to share your story with others. Nothing says, “I love you” quite like a hand made gift, especially when you include a personalized photo and a sweet sentiment they can wear. You’ll need to use photo editing software to size your image to fit in the tiny frame. We love PicMonkey, because it makes it so easy to edit photos even for the novice photo editor, you can even add the heart accent there instead of cutting and gluing. We love adding a little dimension with a hand cut heart and Aleene’s new Tacky Glue bottles make it quick and easy to assemble your mini-collage. Oh and have we mentioned how much we love this tiny camera stamp from ImpressArt? See below for some tips on success with using design stamps.

Just print, cut, glue, stamp, connect and you’ve got a gift for your BFF or your sweetheart in under 30 minutes. Now that is fabulous! (NOTE: Our posts contain affiliate links. This is how we are able to provide these “free” tutorials. When you click on a link and buy something, we get a small percentage of the sale.)

What you need:

Image sized to fit frame
Tiny red paper heart
Tiny photo frame pendant
ImpressArt Soft Strike pewter star pendant
6mm Jump Ring, Silver Plate
10mm Jump Ring, Silver Plate
Ball chain necklace
Aleene’s Always Ready Quick Dry “Tacky” Glue-4Oz
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint in Licorice
ImpressArt- 6mm, Camera Metal Stamp
1/16″ Letter and Number Set Metal Stamps
ImpressArt 1/2 lb. Brass Stamping Hammer-
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block, Small
Eurotool EuroPunch Pliers
Cotton swab
Paper towel

Quick tips for success stamping design stamps: We usually recommend that you only strike your blank one time, this helps prevent skipping or ghost impressions. When using design stamps, you can strike the stamp more than once BUT it is very important that you do not lift or shift the stamp. First make sure that all of the surface area of the image on your stamp is in direct contact with the blank. Hit once hard dead center. Rock the stamp gently to the upper left, upper right, lower left and lower right hitting it each time with your hammer at an angle, but keeping the stamp in the same position on the blank. This takes practice, so grab some sheet metal or a blank you’ve already messed up to get a feel for the motion.

Step one: Stamp the camera stamp in the center of the star blank. Use the rocking technique to make sure you get a crisp impression. Step two: Stamp the word “smile” under the camera. Start in the center with the letter “I” and stamp left and right so the word is centered. (Note: We used the round end of our hammer to add texture to the surface of the blank. Gently hit the blank with the hammer repeatedly to recreate this look.) Step three: Use cotton swab to apply enamel paint to stamped areas of your blank, allow to sit for 30 seconds and wipe off excess with paper towel. Cut your photo to fit the frame. Fold and cut red paper to make heart. Step four: Glue heart to image using a thin layer of Tacky Glue applied with your finger tip.

Step five: Insert your dried collage into the frame. You can add a thin layer of glue to the back to secure it, but do this carefully to avoid smearing glue on front of glass. Step six: Mark and pierce a hole in the center bottom of the star. Step seven: Connect the pendants with a 6mm jump ring. Step eight: Connect a 10mm jump ring to the top of the star and slide your ball chain through.

Smile, gorgeous!

You made your own fabulous photo pendant DIY! Go, you!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

*DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

February 28, 2022
She Shines DIY Hand Stamped Earrings

She sparkles, she dazzles, she glimmers, she shines. She’s a multi-faceted wonder. Some people are just a little sparklier than the rest. Stamp up some lovely earrings to celebrate her. Or perhaps she is you? Either way, we’ve got you covered with a fun, fast and fabulous pair of She Shines DIY Hand Stamped Earrings featuring the adorable new Lollipop Font from ImpressArt.

You will need:

2 ImpressArt Pewter Stamping Blanks Square
2 ImpressArt, 6 Petal Flower Aluminum Stamping Blanks
2 Beadalon Dapped and Spring Ear Wire
2 Beadalon 6mm Jump Rings
ImpressArt Lollipop Font
ImpressArt Brass Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block Small
2 Pairs ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint in Licorice
Cotton Swab
Paper Towel

Amazon.com Widgets

Step one: Gather your supplies. Step two: Stamp a pattern of stars on your flower blanks using the bonus star stamp from the Lollipop font set. Step three: Stamp “SHE” and “SHINES” on the bottom edge of your square blanks. Use the enamel paint on a cotton swab to ink the stamped areas on all blanks. Let set for 30 seconds and wipe off with a paper towel. Step four: Use chain nose pliers and jump rings to connect the ear wires and blanks.

Shine on in your new DIY Hand Stamped Earrings, super star!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

*DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

January 17, 2022
Artist Spotlight: Amy Latta
It’s time to shine our spotlight on another talented metal stamping artist! This week we’re thrilled to introduce you to Amy Latta of One Artsy Mama. This powerhouse of creativity dishes up a cornucopia of tempting DIY on her blog One Artsy Mama every week. She’s creative, she’s generous and she keeps it real. We think you’re going to adore her! Amy took some time out of her busy schedule to answer our Five Easy Questions about metal stamping.
1. When did you start making jewelry and why?
For years, I thought it would be awesome to be able to make my own jewelry, and I had even accumulated a few supplies to give it a try, but it wasn’t until my friend Jess who is a skilled jewelry maker sat down with me in April of 2011 and walked me through the basic steps of making wire loops that I really got started with the hobby. Once I got the hang of it, I wanted to try everything…every technique, every type of jewelry I could. I’d seen all kinds of gorgeous metal stamped jewelry on Pinterest and was really excited to give that a try, so for Christmas that year, I asked for a hammer, a block, some blanks, and some stamps. I started playing around with them on Christmas Day and haven’t stopped ever since! Besides the fact that it’s fun being able to create something that matches any outfit, I love being able to make very personal gifts {and pieces for myself}; things that represent families, favorite quotes, or anything meaningful.
1. What is your favorite source for jewelry making inspiration?
My go-to sources for inspiration are Pinterest, Craftgawker, and other blogs. There are so many beautiful things out there, and once I see a piece I love, I like to figure out what technique someone used and then take the basic idea and adapt it to be meaningful for me. I almost never just copy another design; instead I take what I like about the inspiration piece and then build my own version.
1. What advice do you have for folks just starting out?
My best advice would be to try as many techniques as you can because you never know which ones you’ll fall in love with. Also, don’t be put off by the initial investment for the tools you need because once you have them, you will use and reuse them for a very long time. Once they’re part of your stash, you can make new pieces for practically nothing, because you already have what you need. Oh, and don’t judge yourself by a standard of perfection. Those little imperfections are what give handmade pieces a beauty all their own that you won’t find in pieces that are mass-produced by machines.
1. What tips or tricks can you share for successful metal stamping?
Honestly, my best tip is to use Soft Strike blanks. ImpressArt makes them out of pewter and Alkemé, and they are a real game changer. They are SO much easier to stamp on and get a deep, clean impression. You will feel much more successful using them because when you stamp on harder metals, sometimes you’ll only get one part of your design to stamp clearly, which is a real pain. Trust me. My other top tip is to always tape your blank in place before stamping. You may not think so, but it will move. Just ask Margot…she can tell you how mine went flying right there on the show floor at CHA because I didn’t have tape. True {and embarrassing} story.
1. Where can our readers find you?
I would love for you to stop by my blog, One Artsy Mama, and visit me anytime! I share Honest Inspiration for Everyday Life, which includes all kinds of craft projects, kids’ projects, DIY jewelry, fashion tips, crochet tutorials, and more. I’m also on just about every social media channel out there, and I share tons of adorable photos of my five year old Little Crafter on Instagram, so you should totally follow along! I’m currently in the exciting process of designing a handbag with Galian Handbags in NYC, and I’m often asking for feedback on my Facebook page, so that would be a fun place to join the discussion too! Hope to see you there!

Website

Facebook

Twitter @oneartmama

Instagram: @oneartsymama

Pinterest

Thank you to Amy Latta for answering our five easy questions! Take a moment to visit her on the web, she’s a powerhouse. Thank you for visiting, make sure you come back Friday for a 10 Minute DIY project that is absolutely perfect for Mother’s Day!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon
December 9, 2021
10 Minute Craft: Bottle Cap Necklaces

These adorable little Bottle Cap Necklaces can be made in under 10 minutes so they’re perfect for the short attention span crafter! They make a fun project for teen parties, ‘girl’s night in’ gatherings or even summer camp art projects. You can find the pre-crimped bottle caps at craft stores and online. Just add a stamped metal blank and a sparkling SWAROVSKI crystal and you’re ready to rock and roll, baby. Good times!

You will need:

Vintage Bottle Caps
ImpressArt Circle 1/2″ Stamping Blanks
10-MM Jump Rings
Ball Chain with Connector
Beadalon Ball Pin Medium Head Pin
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
ImpressArt- Basic Metal Stamp Set, Lowercase, 3mm
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
ImpressArt 2-Hole Punch Kit
Round Nose Pliers for Jewelry Making
2 pairs ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
ImpressArt Flush Cutters
Cotton swab
Paper towel

Step one: Use 2-hole punch to make a hole in the top center of bottle cap. Step two: Stamp “p o p” into blank. (You could also stamp ‘s o d a’ or ‘c o l a’.) Step three: Punch hole in top of blank. Step four: Slide crystal on head pin and coil top. Cut off excess wire, tuck under. Step five: Swipe ink across surface of blank with cotton swab, wipe off excess with paper towel. Attach bottle cap, blank and crystal together with jump ring. Step six: Slide pendant on ball chain.

Watch me share this project on our local NBC Affiliate here:

That’s it! Fun fast and fabulous Bottle Cap Necklaces! Stamp up a six pack to go!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

*DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

(FTC DISCLOSURE: *This post contains affiliate links, if you click on a link and make a purchase we get a small percentage of the sale. The blogger is employed by ImpressArt, but this is her personal blog. All opinions are 100% her own!)

November 27, 2021
DIY Galaxy Pendant

Galaxy crafts are everywhere lately so we decided to design a metal stamped version of the concept. This DIY Galaxy Pendant is perfect for summertime with a peasant blouse or a maxi dress. Add a floral headband and a wrist full of stamped and stacked bracelets and you’ll look like you stepped out of Coachella. Plus, you can say you made it yourself, how cool is that? Oh, and if that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, you can make this necklace in about 15 minutes too. Sweet!

*You will need:

ImpressArt Pewter Stamping Blank Square
Czech Crystal Snap Rivet, Teal
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
10-MM Jump Ring, Silver Plated
Gun Metal Plated Chain Necklace With Clasp
ImpressArt Star , Moon, Shooting Star and Sun Stamps
Wood Handle Scratch Awl
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
ImpressArt Crystal Rivet Setting Kit
ImpressArt 2-Hole Punch, Large
2 pairs ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
Cotton Swab
Paper Towel

Step one: Stamp the middle, top right and left and bottom left corners of your blank with the sun, moon, star and shooting star from ImpressArt’s Space and Beyond pack. Leave the right bottom corner blank. Step two: Use an awl to stamp tiny stars across the open areas of the blank.

Step three: Use a cotton swab to swipe enamel paint across the surface of your blank, digging it into the recessed areas. Wipe off excess with a paper towel or soft cloth. Step four: Use the smaller (5/8″) side of the ImpressArt large 2-hole punch to pierce a hole in the right bottom corner of the blank.

Step six: Use ImpressArt’s rivet setting tool, mat and the brass hammer to set the rivet into the pierced corner of the blank. Thread the crystal side into the front and the snap side over the back. Turn pendant over and place tool over back of snap. Strike top of tool with hammer. Don’t overdo this, you don’t want to chip or crack your crystal. Make sure it’s secured, you may have to it it a few times. Step seven: Use chain nose pliers to secure a large jump ring to the pendant and thread it on a chain.

There you have it folks, a super simple DIY Galaxy Pendant. Not into the cosmic theme? No worries! You can take this idea in so many directions using ImpressArt Design Stamps. Try Zodiac Stamps, Holiday Stamps or Floral Stamps! Whatever you do, metal stamping lets you tell your story with style.

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

(Post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, we get a small percentage of the sale.)

*DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online in blog round-ups or blog posts ONLY if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

September 4, 2021
DIY Metal Stamped Earrings

April showers may bring May flowers, but you can bring them even sooner by making these pretty May Flowers DIY Metal Stamped Earrings! Using a design stamp, texture hammer and ImpressArt‘s new SoftStrike blanks you can make stunning boutique chic jewelry in under 30 minutes. You’ll be amazed how easy it is to make these earrings and we’re going to show you how!

You will need:
(*DISCLOSURE)

2 ImpressArt, Pewter Stamping Blanks, River Stone
2 ImpressArt Stamping Blank Circle, 1.25-Inch, Alkeme
2 Beadalon Jump Ring 6mm Silver, Plated
2 Dapped and Spring Ear Wire, Nickel Free Silver Plate
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
Texturing Hammer
ImpressArt Face Chasing Hammer
Double Metal Punch, 1.5mm & 2mm
ImpressArt- 6mm, Tulip Design Stamp
8 Punch Dapping Block Set
Paper towels

Step one: Center your tulip stamp making sure the entire stamp is in contact with the pewter blank. Strike top of stamp once with a firm tap. (Design Tip Don’t hit the stamp more than once to prevent skipped or ghost impressions.) Step two: Use the round end of a ball pein hammer to create texture around the edge of your blank. Step three: add a hole at the center bottom of your blank using the smaller side of the 2-hole punch. Step four: Swipe black acrylic paint, multi-surface paint or jewelry glaze across surface of blank. Allow it to set for a minute and then wipe clean with a paper towel.

Step five: Place blank in dapping block with stamped side facing up. Strike top of dapping tool with your brass hammer, moving the tool around in the dapping block to curve or round your blank. Step six: Strike the blank working from the edges into the center using the texture hammer. Alternate the placement of the hammer so you get a nice variety of marks. Step seven: Add paint. Step eight: Remove paint.

Step Nine: Use smaller side of 2-hole punch to add a hole to the top of each of your textured blanks. Step Ten: Attach the blanks together as shown using pliers to open and close jump ring securely. Step Eleven: Attach ear wire to top of each earring. Step Twelve: Make two!

Would you make and wear these May Flowers DIY Metal Stamped Earrings? How would you style them? Let us know in the comments!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

(*FTC DISCLOSURE: There are affiliate links in this post, if you click on a link to make a purchase we get a small percentage of the sale. That’s how we keep the lights on, folks!)

*DIY Project Policy: Our tutorials are meant for your creative inspiration. Feel free to make and gift or wear these designs. Please make sure that you give credit to us as the designer if you make and share these designs on your blog or social sites. Please do not make and sell copies of our designs or sell them as kits. Please do not teach these designs as classes for profit. This is how we make our living and we ask that you respect our creativity and the time it takes to design, photograph and write these free tutorials. You may use a single photograph from each project online if you include a direct link back to our tutorial. Any use of these designs for retail sale for profit online in places like Etsy or eBay or in retail bricks and mortar, flea markets or outdoor fairs is not permitted. Thank you!

June 5, 2021