Rings & Things - Metal Stamping

Metal Stamping Make your own custom charms, pendants, connectors, tags and more! Metal stamping is not only the latest craze—it's also a lot of fun and gives you design freedom. Plus, handcrafted metal components give your designs a personal touch, both in look and meaning. They can also add to the value of your finished jewelry.
Outfitting Your Toolbox Gathering Your Materials Basic Stamping Instructions Stamping Projects

Outfitting Your Toolbox: It's true that metal stamping requires a bit of hardware. But, once you've acquired the necessary tools, they'll work hard for years! Here are the basics you'll want to get started.
	R&T Metal-Stamping Kit Save almost 15% off individual-tool prices! If you're just getting started, our custom-made kit is your best bet. It contains metal stamps, 2-hole punch, metal shears, 3 kinds of hammers, steel block and brass brush.
	Metal Stamps Our stamping sets are made from durable high carbon steel to endure thousands of stampings! Each set comes in a plastic case for easy organization.
	Two-Hole Punch Made of tempered tool steel, this metal punch uses screw action to make perfect holes every time without deforming your metal sheet.
	Metal Shears These Eurotool® shears with PVC cushion grips are an R&T staff pick! They cut up to 20-gauge sheet metal with ease.
	Hammers Not just for stress-relief, our hammer selection includes chasing, ballpein, Swiss style and nylon head for a variety of design uses.
	Anvil Blocks Get the right surface for work-hardening metal and performing fine detail work.
	Brass Brush This brush's angled wooden handle and soft 0.5" brass bristles make it perfect for cleaning metal without marring surfaces.

Gathering Your Materials: Now that you've got the necessary tools, gathering other supplies is a breeze. The only stamping material needed is 24-gauge metal sheet. Once you've made your stampings, you'll want something to hang them from. Choosing beads to make complementary dangles is an added optional pleasure!
	24-Gauge Metal Sheet 24-gauge sheet is perfect for metal stamping, and is available in brass, copper and sterling silver—a variety that's sure to please!
	Footage Ball-Chain For an easy and popular look, try hanging your custom-stamped dangles from ball chain, available in several finishes. We also offer ball-chain clasps, ends & connectors.
	Beads You don't need beads to create metal-stamped components, but a few simple beaded dangles will look great next to your custom stampings.
	Findings If you want to include beaded dangles in your design, you'll want a few basic findings, such as jump rings and head & eye pins.

Basic Stamping Instructions: Find the basic steps for metal stamping below. For more detailed instructions, print our free PDF of metal-stamping techniques. To view PDFs on your computer, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.
For more detailed instructions, print our free PDF of metal-stamping techniques. To view PDFs on your computer, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it free here.

Stamping Projects: We have a growing number of metal-stamping projects in the "Baubles" section of our online Design Gallery. Check there for the newest projects and design tips. Below is a sampling of what you'll find there.
	"Sweet Pea" Necklace The adorable pendant on the this ball-chain necklace uses stamped metal sheet to create a pod that hugs four pearl "peas."
	"PANDA" Stamped Copper Pendant Have fun stamping any words that represent something meaningful for you! This example pendant is finished with two copper bead dangles.
	"As Young As You Feel" Bracelet Stamped components make great focals for beaded jewelry. This bracelet features a copper stamped pendant next to trade beads and leftover "orphaned" beads from your bench.
	"Blerk" Stamped Copper Necklace As you might expect from a necklace with "Blerk" on its centerpiece, this necklace was created with an eclectic mix of gemstones, random beads and bits of chain.
	Stamped and Hammered Copper-Frame Pendant Make your own custom picture frames! This version features spiral stamped designs and pearl dangles. It's hung on leather cord.