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Happy Girl Hand Stamped Earrings

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Happy Girl Hand Stamped Earrings

It’s easy to be happy in these DIY earrings that are stamped, hammered, dapped, and embellished with sparkling SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals. These are the perfect little pick me up on a cloudy day and a sweet little statement that you’re staying on the sunny side regardless of the weather!

Materials
2 ImpressArt 0.75-Inch with Hole Alkeme Blanks
2 Swarovski Crystal 5000 8mm Light Rose Beads
Folk Art Acrylic Enamel Paint, Licorice
2 Beadalon Dapped and Spring Ear Wires, Nickel Free Silver Plate
2 Beadalon Ball Pin Small Head Pins Silver Plated, 24-Piece

Tools
ImpressArt Lowercase Juniper
ImpressArt 4 by 4-Inch Steel Block
Beadalon Leather Pad For Block
ImpressArt Stamping Hammer, 1-Pound, Brass Metal
ImpressArt Face Chasing Hammer
8 Punch Dapping Block Set
7/8” size
Round Nose Pliers
2 pairs Chain Nose Pliers W/White Sparkle Handles-
Beadalon Flush Cutters
Marker
Cotton Swab
Paper towel

Step one
Mark placement of letters evenly spacing around edge of blank about ¼” from edge with marker (don’t use a permanent marker so you can wipe them off.)

Step two
Begin stamping in the center with the letter “p.” Rock stamp on blank, hit firmly one time, lift and move to the next letter.

Step three
Continue stamping the letters as marked until you have stamped the word “happy” around the edge.

Step four
Wipe off marker

Step five
Mark the second blank as shown.

Step six
Stamp the word “girl.”

Step seven
Use the round end of the chasing hammer to add texture around the edges of the blank.

Step eight
Insert blank into 7/8″ dapping block impression as shown, stamped text facing up.

Step nine
Strike the top of the corresponding dapping tool with the flat end of your brass hammer while moving the round end around in the cup to form the blank into a concave shape.

Step ten
Repeat for second blank.

Step eleven
Use your finger tip or a cotton swab to apply paint to stamped areas.

Step twelve
Let sit for 30 seconds, wipe off excess with a soft cloth.

Step thirteen
Create coiled top dangles with head pins and beads.

Step fourteen
Turn ear wire loops sideways using chain nose pliers, this will allow your blanks to hang forward.

Step fifteen
Slide jump ring into stamped blank, looped dangle and loop at bottom of earring wire. Secure closed with chain nose pliers.

Step sixteen
Make second earring.

Wear your Hand Stamped Earrings with pride because you made them yourself! Go you!

Design Tips: Stack dapped and flat blanks together to make lovely dimensional jewelry. Create texture around the edges with pattern stamps.

October 19, 2025
Metal Stamped Newlywed Necklaces

Make a pair of matching Metal Stamped Newlywed Necklaces for the happy couple with our DIY Stamped Newlywed Charms. These charms feature tiny 1.5mm stamps, which we love because they fit on small blanks with ease. The key is to line them up in order on your table or bench before you start stamping. You can still start in the center and work side to side, but this helps keep things organized as you go along.

You will need:
1/16 Inch 1.5mm Uppercase Letter and Number Sans Serif Font Stamps
1/8 Inch Uppercase Sans Serif Letter Stamps
ImpressArt, Circle, Nickel Silver, 3/4″ Stamping Blank
ImpressArt, Circle, Nickel Silver, 3/4″ Stamping BlanksImpressArt, Heart w/ Ring, Nickel Silver, 1/2″ Stamping Blank
Beadalon 6-MM Jump Rings, Silver Plated
Ball Chain Necklaces 18 Inch With Loster Clasp
Folk Art Enamel Acrylic Paint, Licorice
ImpressArt- 6mm, Girl Profile Metal Stamp
ImpressArt- 6mm, Boy Profile Metal Stamp
ImpressArt- 6mm, Equal Symbol Metal Stamp or ImpressArt Design Stamps, 6mm, Lace Heart
Ergo-Angle Metal Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block
ImpressArt Hole Punch Pliers
Wood Handle Scratch Awl
ImpressArt Stamp Straight Tape
2 Pairs ImpressArt Chain Nose Pliers
Cotton Swab
Paper Towel

Step One: Stamp silhouettes on hearts.

Step Two: Stamp initials inside of silhouettes on hearts using the 1/8″ stamps.

Step Three: Stamp LET LOVE RULE around edge and heart or equal symbol in center of the largest circles using the 1/16″ stamps.

Step Four: Stamp wedding date around the edge of the smaller circles using the 1/16″ stamps. Use awl as a stamp to add dots between numbers.

Step Five: Use chasing hammer to add texture.

Step Six: Use fingertip or cotton swab to apply enamel to the stamped areas of your blanks. Let sit for 10 seconds, wipe clean with paper towel or soft cloth.

Step Seven: Use hole punch pliers to pierce holes in top center of circle blanks.

Step Eight: Layer charms on jump ring smallest to largest, secure jump ring closed with tension. Slide charms on ball chain necklace.

You can personalize these Metal Stamped Newlywed Necklaces to suit the happy couple, ImpressArt has an eclectic array of design stamps that open up all sorts of possibilities. We hope you enjoy this project and if you make some, we’d love to see them!

Happy Stamping,
Margot and Avalon

May 3, 2025
Easy Metal Stamped Penny Necklace

Stamping on a curved surface is a great way to practice and master metal stamping. Stamping straight lines is challenging for beginners, but by marking and stamping around a curve, you can begin to get a feel for what it takes to make deep, crisp, even impressions. Here’s a simple, layered Metal Stamped Penny Necklace that features stamping letters on a curve and adding textures to metal blanks. Turn your lucky penny into a pretty keepsake, or make one for a friend featuring their birth year or a special date!

You will need (Disclosure: Links below are affiliate links, if you click on a link and make a purchase, we get a small percentage of the sale. That’s how we keep the lights on, folks.)

Penny
ImpressArt, 8 Petal Flower, Copper, 15/16″ Stamping Blank
ImpressArt, Heart, Brass, 1 1/2″ Stamping Blanks- 24 pc.
Beadalon Chain Figaro Medium Gold Plated
Beadalon Jump Ring 6mm Nickel Free Gold Plated
Folk Art 4032 Enamel 2-Ounce Acrylic Paint, Licorice
ImpressArt Basic Metal Stamp Set, Uppercase, San Serif, 3mm
ImpressArt 2 by 2-Inch Steel Block, Small
Metal Hole Punch Pliers for Sheet Metal, 1.5mm
ImpressArt Face Chasing Hammer
ImpressArt Brass Stamping Hammer
ImpressArt Texture Hammer, Cross Hatch/Rectangular Stars
2 Pairs Chain Nose Pliers W/White Sparkle Handles-
Non-permanent marker
Cotton swab
Soft cloth or paper towel

Step one: Use a non-permanent marker to mark even placement of letters. Step two: Stamp the center letter. Step three: the bench block so the area you plan to stamp is facing you and stamp above your marks as shown to spell the word LUCKY. Be sure to hold the stamp straight, it needs to be in full contact with the blank to make an even impression. If you hold it straight and hit it firmly dead center, you should get a good impression. If you flinch while stamping, don’t lift your hand or move the stamp and you can hit it again. Step four: Use the round end of a chasing hammer to add texture to the flower blank as shown.

Step five: Strike surface of heart blank with texture hammer making a criss-cross pattern. Step six: Mark and pierce one of the petals of your flower blank. Step seven: Mark and pierce top center of penny. Step eight: Mark and pierce top left corner of heart as shown.

Step nine: Use a cotton swab or your finger tip and apply an even coat of acrylic enamel paint to surface of heart, dig the paint into the stamped areas. Wipe clean with a soft cloth. Step ten: Repeat the process with your stamped penny. Step eleven: Slide a jump ring through all three blanks, the penny is on top, then the flower, then the heart. Step twelve: Attach the jump ring to the chain, secure closed with tension using two pairs of chain nose pliers.

That’s it! If you don’t want to have the layers, just stamp the penny and attach it to a chain, key chain, earring wire, bracelet, or stamp a penny and give it as a keepsake without the pierced hole. Make an Easy Metal Stamped Penny Necklace of your own in just a few simple steps and in the process, master the basics of metal stamping.

Cheers,
Margot and Avalon

March 25, 2025
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