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12 Unique Metal Stamping Projects

We love seeing people put their own unique spin on metal stamping and we’ve gathered up 12 Unique Metal Stamped Projects that do just that. If you’re looking for something new and different, you’ve found it here. Lots of great ideas with detailed tutorials to help you succeed. Pour yourself a cuppa and take some time to give these talented folks a visit. Enjoy!

First up, our DIY Candy Stash necklace. We love tiny jar projects and this one is a lot of fun and calorie free to boot!

How smart is this stamped and wrapped gemstone pendant from Happy Hour Projects? We love the unique use of materials.

Make a serious style statement with our Runs with Scissors bracelet. We love the combination of metal, leather and waxed linen with a tough appeal.

Terrariums are everywhere these days, but if you’ve got a brown thumb perhaps this DIY Terrarium necklace from Beaducation is more your speed. We love this trend savvy design.

Old keys get a new life in this shabby inspired DIY key necklace from I Always Pick the Thimble. We love the fresh spin on key jewelry.

Use bright satin cord to make a stamped washer bracelet with a decidedly chic appeal from Trinkets in Bloom. We love the burst of color!

Add a stamped tag to a mixed media pendant to give it a personal finish with this idea from Rings ‘n Things. We love the rustic elegance.

Turn a flea market find silver spoon into a one of a kind stamped spoon pendant with Happy Hour Projects. We love the heirloom appeal.

Stamp some memory jewelry with old coins in this delightful DIY coin necklace tutorial from Lil Blue Boo. We love the whimsy.

Feel lucky with our DIY horseshoe necklace that gives some basic blanks a style upgrade. We love the Western flair.

Use texture hammers and letter stamps to make a lovely key chain with One Artsy Mama. We love the giftability.

Create beautiful beaded embroidery around a metal stamped pendant with Beading Arts blog. We love the combination of beads and stamped elements!

12 Unique Metal Stamping Projects, we hope you love them as much as we do! To all of the mamas out there, Happy Mother’s Day! We’ll see all of you Monday.

Happy Stamping,
Margot and Avalon

January 10, 2024
DIY Stamped Wire Bangles

There’s something deeply satisfying about taking some copper wire and turning it into jewelry. We’re showing you how to turn 10 gauge copper wire into DIY Stamped Wire Bangles and you’ll be amazed at how easy this is to do! As you hammer, stamp, smooth, and bend the soft copper wire you are changing the molecular structure. This process is called work hardening. The key is getting a feel for the wire so you don’t overwork it and turn it from hard to brittle. Practice, practice, practice, copper wire is inexpensive, easy to manipulate, and a great place to start. Watch the video first, it will help you understand the process. Then follow our step by step photos to make your own DIY Stamped Wire Bangles. This is so much fun, you’ll want to stamp up a wrist full!

You will need: The following links are affiliate based, which means we get a small percentage of the sale, which is how we can afford to create these tutorials for you!
Artistic Wire 10-Gauge Bare Copper Wire
ImpressArt Stamp Enamel or Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
1.5mm Letter & Number Punch Set
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
Beadalon Leather Pad For Block and Anvil
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt Chasing Hammer
ImpressArt 1″ Nylon Hammer
Beadalon Nylon Jaw Pliers
ImpressArt Bracelet Bending Bar
ImpressArt Bracelet Bending Pliers
Sanding Block or Metal Filing Tools
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
Ruler
Non-Permanent Marker
Paper Towel

Watch the video for the full tutorial, then get the step by step photos and instructions below!

Step One: Measure and cut wire using shears. The wire will get a little longer as you stamp. Remember the bangle is open in the back. I used 5″ wire segments, but I have small wrists, you can increase or decrease the wire length to fit your wrist.

Step Two: Before you hammer, use your nylon jaw pliers to straighten out your wire, then use flat end of chasing hammer to flatten the wire ends. Then add texture with the round end.

Step Three: Repeat this process over the entire wire length. Pay more attention to the center since this is where you will be stamping. You need to flatten it enough to fit the 1.5mm stamps. Don’t over hammer, hammering work hardens the copper, but too much hammering can make the copper brittle.

Step Four: Straighten wire again with nylon jaw pliers.

Step Five: Turn hammered wire on it’s side and hammer, repeat on other side. This helps keep the stamped wire straight.

Step Six: Tape bracelet to blank. Mark the center point of your wire with a non-permanent marker. Don’t stamp dead center, this is a stress point on the bracelet.

Step Seven: Stamp the center letter to the left of the marked center point.

Step Eight: Stamp left and right, until you’ve completed your word.

Step Nine: After hammering the wire one last time to straighten, insert one end of wire into the bracelet bending bar. Gently bend the wire over the curved area of the bar.

Step Ten: Insert opposite end of wire into the bar, repeat process. Don’t over bend, this is just to form the arc of your bracelet, take your time!

Step Eleven: Use the bracelet bending pliers to fine tune the shape of your bangle. You can also use your nylon jaw pliers here to refine the shape!

Step Twelve: Use a jeweler’s file or sanding block to send ends of wire to make them dull.

Step Thirteen: Apply Stamp Enamel with applicator tip. Allow to sit for 10 seconds. Wipe medium into stamped letters with paper towel, then wipe off the surface medium. This will polish the metal and leave the medium in the stamped areas to help them stand out!

Step Fourteen: Make a wrist full!

You can further refine, polish, and finish these DIY Stamped Wire Bangles if you desire. I have a flex shaft tool with a variety of polishing tips and a tumbler, and there’s always a little elbow grease and steel wool! You can also coat them with clear nail polish to keep them from tarnishing as copper will do over time.

These DIY Stamped Wire Bangles are a great way to get a feel for working with wire without breaking the bank. I love these so much, I am planning to make them in sterling. Take your time, have some fun, don’t worry about perfection. It’s handmade, the little imperfections are part of what makes them beautiful.

Stay tuned, we’ll have more videos and step by step tutorials on the way for the holidays with lots of DIY personalized gifts!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

January 2, 2024
Metal Stamping Artist Spotlight: Erin Prais-Hintz

Today we’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our favorite jewelry designers, Erin Prais-Hintz. We’ll be introducing you to more jewelry artists over the coming months and they’ve all got their own spin on metal stamping and design. Erin was kind enough to agree to answer our “Five Easy Questions” and share some of her stunning jewelry designs with us. Without further ado, here’s Erin!

1. When did you start making jewelry and why?

I like to say that I started with my first macaroni necklace. But truthfully I dabbled in it from college on. I didn’t discover the joy of designing jewelry until my college roommate was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005. I had a vision of a charm bracelet with healing gemstones, each telling a story. I did the research and bought the best stones I could find, then I proceeded to wire wrap each stone to that bracelet chain. By the end I had wrapped about 120 gemstones and the last was far superior to the first! It was then that I realized that I loved to tell the unique story of the wearer through my artisan designs. I believe that life is too short to eat cheap chocolate, drink bad wine or wear department store jewelry. When you can tell your story through your adornments, you create a style all your own.

2. What is your favorite source for jewelry making inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere! It might be the swirls on my bedspread, the frost on my windows, the colors of a sunset, or the turn of phrase in a poem. I was plodding along making pretty things that really didn’t have a connection to a story, until I found the Art Bead Scene. That site introduced me to the idea that you can make jewelry inspired by a master work of art. I was introduced to art beads through this as well and I have been hooked ever since! In fact, I have been an editor at the Art Bead Scene since 2010. I also write for other blogs like Earrings Everyday, and my own blog, Treasures Found :: Inspiration is Everywhere. I love to share stories of inspiration and connect people to their innate creativity.

3. What advice do you have for folks just starting out?

Invest in the best tools and materials that you can afford. But don’t overlook that anything can be made into something delightful, often with nothing more than your own two hands! Practice, practice and practice! Once you learn a few basics you can be off and running with your new hobby, but there are a lot of really great things that you might want to achieve that can only be done through practice. Stamping is a prime example. I am still perfecting the art of stamping in a straight line (luckily, I like wonky!). Once you find the style that suits you, expect to keep perfecting it and pushing your creative boundaries. I started at the beginning just like you!

4. What tips or tricks can you share for successful metal stamping?

Take your time and plan it out! I am very impatient and I frequently just barrel ahead. I am not so concerned if my stamped pieces are perfectly straight, but there is no excuse for grabbing your stamp the wrong way and striking the letter upside down, or the wrong letter altogether! Before I stamp I write it down, I take a deep breath, and I never, ever close my eyes when I am about to strike the hammer!

5. Where can our readers find you?

www.tesoritrovati.com – my web store that includes any jewelry I have for sale as well as my popular line of custom, made-to-order Simple Truths pendants and charms, most of which include messages that are stamped in clay
www.tesoritrovati.etsy.com – my Etsy shop that is for one of a kind, one offs and samples of my Simple Truths line that are ready to ship
http://treasures-found.blogspot.com – my blog where I write about finding inspiration everywhere.
www.facebook.com/tesoritrovati – I am not the most active on Facebook, but I do share news about Tesori Trovati here.

Make sure you visit Erin Prais-Hintz at the links above and check out her amazing design work. Not only is she an inspiring designer, she’s an inspiring woman who lifts others up with her kind comments and positive outlook. The world needs more people like Erin who signs her emails “Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day.” ~ Anonymous

Indeed!

December 4, 2023
Basic Metal Stamping 1 2 3

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Metal stamping 1 2 3, it’s really that easy. Here’s what you need to get started!

Brass Stamping Hammer
(I prefer a brass hammer to steel, brass is softer and disperses or transfers the energy of the hit into the blank preventing skipping or ghost impressions)

Metal Stamps

Steel Block

Stamp Straight Tape

Acrylic Enamel Paint

Metal Stamping Blanks (Try aluminum when you start out, it’s softer and easier to stamp than base metal and it’s less expensive.)

And here are the basic steps:

Step One:

Plan out your word, line up your stamps and make sure that the word will fit on the blank. Tape the blank to the bench block and start in the center working out from there.

Step Two:

Hold your stamp so it is in full contact with the surface of the blank. Make sure it’s straight, not tilted! Keep your fingers away from the top of the stamp. Give your stamp one good hit, don’t stamp more than once to avoid skipping or double impressions. Stamp your word, keep the stamps lined up to the top of the tape. You can angle the alignment of your stamps for a more whimsical effect. If you are worried about spacing, draw marks on the tape to line up your letters or even mark directly on your metal blank with a pencil.

Step Three:

Add color with a permanent marker, wipe clean with a dry cloth before the marker sets.

OR

Use acrylic paint instead, giving it a few seconds to set before wiping the surface.

And that’s Metal Stamping 1 2 3. You got this!

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October 1, 2023
12 Terrific Metal Stamped Earring Projects

This week, it’s all about earrings! We’ve got a fabulous line up of 12 Terrific DIY Metal Stamped Earring Projects for your creative inspiration. Earrings are one of our favorite projects here because they’re one size fits all and they’re the easiest way to dress up an outfit in a flash. We’re dreaming up next week’s DIY, so stay tuned! Until then, enjoy the links.

Share your two cents without saying a word with these stamped copper and penny earrings for ImpressArt.

Use design stamps to create a simply stunning pair of textured earrings with a floral theme from Jeff Fulkerson for PJ Tool Jewelry!

Show your love for all things metal stamping with this pretty pair of embellished earrings from Theresa Cifali for ImpressArt.

Make a pretty pair of hammered and stamped heart earrings with Margot Potter for ImpressArt

Here are more hand stamped heart earrings to love from Lori Anderson of Pretty Things Blog.

Stamp and paint some pretty purple peace earrings with Tammy Powley of Jewelry Making at About.com!

In case you missed these, we showed you how to dap, stamp and texture the perfect pair of earrings for spring last week.

Try these stamped copper wire earrings on for size with Margot Potter for ImpressArt!

Not into DIY? You can buy these hand stamped Dandelion Wish earrings from Tiny Tokens Designs on Etsy!

Show your crafty street cred with these DIY Crafty Chick earrings from Margot Potter for ImpressArt.

Get a jump on the holidays with these clever Jingle Bell Earrings from Margot Potter for ImpressArt!

And last, but not least, copper washers, flowers and tiny bottle caps make for a whimsical pair of hand stamped poppy earrings!

12 Terrific Metal Stamped Earring projects for your craftertainment. Let us know which ones you’ll be making in the comments!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

August 15, 2023
$100 Consumer Crafts Giveaway and Free e-Book!

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Happy Friday the 13th! No, really. Be not afraid because you’ve got a chance to get lucky with Consumer Crafts in spite of the date. How’s that for awesome? We’re thinking, that’s mighty awesome indeed.

The fine folks from Consumer Crafts have just published a fabulous new FREE Jewelry e-book with 9 easy DIY jewelry projects for your craftertainment. These mixed media projects offer a diverse array of crafty techniques that are sure to inspire your creativity. It doesn’t get much better than free, especially with projects ranging from beginner to advanced levels dished up with full color step by step instructions and a shipping coupon to boot! That’s pretty much a win for everyone. PLUS they are offering one lucky US or Canadian crafter to a chance to win a $100.00 Consumer Crafts shopping spree! But wait, there’s more! Jewelry Making supplies are 10% off all June for Jewelry Month! Aw, yiss.

Here’s the story, morning glories. Make sure you visit Consumer Crafts to grab your copy of the Jewelry e-book and check out their extensive array of jewelry making supplies. Before you scoot, US and Canadian readers can enter to win the gift certificate in our Rafflecopter giveaway below between now and 7-14-2014. You can get the full details in the giveaway widget.

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You can visit Consumer Crafts’ social sites here (and tell ’em Madge sent ya):

Facebook – Twitter – Pinterest – Instagram – Blog

Good luck!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

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August 7, 2023
Metal Stamped Valentine Pendants

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Love is in the air and Valentine’s day is almost here! Make some Metal Stamped Valentine Pendants to show your special someone you cherish them forever! We’re going to show you how.

Once you’re married, it can be tough coming up with something original for Valentine’s Day. Flowers, candy…been there, done that. Why not stamp up a personalized set of pendants for your sweetheart with both of your initials and wedding date? Isn’t it romantic? She can wear the heart, he can wear the date, they can wear them together or apart. This makes a lovely DIY wedding gift too. It’s so easy to stamp into these new SoftStrike pewter blanks from ImpressArt, anyone can do this.

You will need:
ImpressArt- Basic Newsprint Uppercase Letter Metal Stamp Set
ImpressArt- Basic Newsprint Numbers Metal Stamp Set
Wood Handle Scratch Awl
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
ImpressArt Stamping Blank Rectangle, 1.5-Inch by .3125-Inch, 2-Pack
ImpressArt, 0.75-Inch by 0.75-Inch, Pewter Hearts
Beadalon Jump Ring 6mm
Ball Chain Necklace With Clasp
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
Cloth or paper towel

Step one: Tape your heart blank down to the bench block, align tape just below the center of the heart. Stamp ‘&’ symbol in center and the first initials of the happy couple on either side. Step two: Wipe paint across letters, wipe off excess with paper towel. Step three: Use bent and chain nose pliers to attach pendant to jump ring and chain. Step four: Tape the rectangle pendant to the bench block. You can stamp left to right or top to bottom. Stamp date. Use an awl or a period stamp in between the numbers of the date. Make sure you don’t hit the awl too hard, pewter is softer than base metal. Step five: Swipe paint across surface of stamp. Wipe off excess. Step six: Attach pendant to jump ring and ball chain.

Now you can make Metal Stamped Valentine Pendants they’re sure to love! New to metal stamping? Here are some tips for metal stamping success. Want more metal stamping? Subscribe via email in the sidebar and never miss a post!

Cheers,
Margot & 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 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!

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July 11, 2023
DIY Wonder Woman Cuffs

I may not be Wonder Woman, but there are days when I feel like I could surely use some super powers. How about you? If you’re standing strong in the face of adversity or just navigating the challenges of day to day life, a little bit of super hero inspiration may be just the thing you need to stay the course. In this case, I was inspired to whip up some Wonder Woman cuffs I can use to deflect whatever life tosses my way. Now if I can whip up a golden lasso of truth, saucy bustier and an invisible plane, we’ll really be talking!

Here’s what you need to make some Wonder Woman Cuffs of your own! Kapow!

Materials

2 1.5″x6″ aluminum cuff bracelet blanks
2 dimensional metal star charms
2 silver tone 1/8 Inch Hollow Rivets 1/16 Inch Diameter
ImpressArt- 3mm Fun Star Design Stamp
ImpressArt 1lb. brass stamping hammer
ImpressArt metal stamping block
Folk Art enamel acrylic paint licorice
Beadsmith EZ-Rivet 1/16″ Piercing and Setting Tool
Bracelet bender
Ruler
Beadalon flush cutter
Cotton swab
Paper towel or soft cloth

Amazon.com Widgets

Step one: Use the star stamp to stamp stars around the edges of the bracelet blank. Use the round end of your brass hammer to add texture to the edges as shown. Step two: Use a ruler to mark the center point of your blank. Step three: Snip the tops off of the star charms with flush cutters. (You can sand these edges with a heavy grit sand paper or jeweler’s file if you like.)

Step four: Use the piercing side of the riveting tool to make a hole in the marked center of your bracelet blanks and your star charms. Step five: Place rivet into the holes on the star and the blank, the rounded side faces up, the star should be facing with the raised areas towards the bracelet. Use the riveting side of the riveting tool to screw the rivet down securing the star and blank together. Step six: Insert one side of your bracelet into the bracelet bending pliers as shown.

Step seven: Bend the bracelet over the arch of the bracelet bending pliers as shown, this will bend one half of your bracelet. Step eight: Flip the bracelet over and repeat. Now you have a bracelet! Step nine: Dab the enamel paint into the stamped stars with a cotton swab or your finger tips. Let this sit for about 30 seconds, then wipe the ink from the surface, leaving some in the stars to help define them.

That’s it! You’re a crafty super hero! Aw, yiss.

These Wonder Woman Cuffs make me feel like I can take on the world. How about you, wonder woman?

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!

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April 18, 2023
11 DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces

Stamp it, bead it, wrap it, wear it! Whatever your style there’s a little something for everyone in this week’s round-up of 11 stunning DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces. We love them all! How about you? Get the tutorials for these in the links below. Make sure you show all of these talented bloggers a little love.

Stamp and bead a little lucky charm. Make this, it’s easy!

Stamped jewelry gets some clever DIY packaging with I Spy DIY!

Stamp, texture and form a simply charming necklace with Studio Dax!

Make a Disney inspired commemorative necklace with Magical Day Weddings.

Get ready for summer with this layered Gypsy necklace from Beaducation.

Stamp up a lovely layered necklace with Bubbly Nature Creations.

Make gorgeous bridesmaid necklaces with Rings ‘n Things.

Show mom some love with this stamped and beaded Mother’s Necklace from Crazy Little Projects.

Make and wear a fabulous stamped and beaded eye candy necklace!

Stamp and rivet a rainy day homage with Beaducation!

Turn that lucky penny into a pretty dapped and stamped necklace with Happy Hour Projects!

There you have it, folks, 11 FABULOUS DIY Metal Stamped Necklaces. Enjoy!

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

April 4, 2023
DIY Atlas Pendants

No matter where you roam, home is where your heart is. Show your love for the place you call home with these DIY Atlas Pendants. We used vintage atlas pages, you can find these at thrift stores, flea markets or yard sales. Or you could print out an image of the place you call home on a map to size. Add a stamped metal charm, tiny paper heart and some decoupage medium and you can wear your heart around your neck any time you feel a little homesick. (Want to get started metal stamping? We’re GIVING AWAY a kit with everything you need to get started this week!)

Materials:

1.5″ acrylic circle pendant
1/5″ punched atlas page circle
Red card stock
Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage Glossy
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
Brass Heart Stamping Blank
Beacon Zip Dry Paper Glue
Large Circle Punch
10mm Silver Tone Jump Ring
Ball Chain with Connector
1/16″ Metal Stamp Uppercase Letters
Awl
ImpressArt Brass Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt Steel Stamping Block
Impress Art Stamp Straight Tape
Toothpick
Cotton swab
Paper towel

Amazon.com Widgets

Amazon.com Widgets

Step one: Tape your blank to your bench block. Slide stamps down to top of tape, start in center and stamp to edges. The letter ‘m’ should be in the center because you’re adding a period. Use an awl or punctuation stamp to add the period. Step two: Dab paint into letters. Let paint set for 30-40 seconds. Wipe off excess on surface. Step three: Punch or cut the atlas circle to fit pendant. Fold red card stock and use small scissors to hand cut tiny heart. Step four: Use a toothpick to apply a small dab of paper glue to back of heart. Press heart on to the area of atlas you want to highlight. Allow to dry. Step five: Add a thin layer of decoupage medium to back of pendant and front of atlas paper. Press together, gently pressing out any bubbles with fingertips. Allow to dry, paint a second coat of decoupage medium. Allow this to dry overnight. Step six: Use chain nose pliers to connect stamped pendant to acrylic pendant. Attach to your ball chain.

These are simple to make and fun to wear. They make fabulous gifts for students heading off to college! Make a map full of DIY Atlas Pendants for family and friends. We’d love to know where you hang your heart, tell us in the comments.

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!

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February 10, 2023