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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hammers Not just for stress-relief, our hammer selection includes chasing, ballpein, Swiss style and nylon head for a variety of design uses.
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Anvil Blocks Get the right surface for work-hardening metal and performing fine detail work.
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Brass Brush This brush's angled wooden handle and soft 0.5" brass bristles make it perfect for cleaning metal without marring surfaces.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"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."
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"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.
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"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.
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"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.
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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.
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