Stamping on Metal Part 1

[beaducation]

@lilsmidge Stainless steel is a bit too hard. Try sterling silver, copper, brass or nickel. Those metals are softer and easier to stamp. And make sure that you are stamping in a steel bench block on a sturdy table.

[lilsmidge]

Hi, I was wondering if you could tell me what metals I should look for to stamp on? As I got stainless steel tags but the stamps aren't showing up very well. Is this metal too hard?

Thanks.

[ccsteyn1]

Hi is it fine silver that I should be using as they sent me baked silver and it is very hard to stamp. Regards Cheryl

[ccsteyn1]

I am using a .5 guage silver and its difficult to stamp, what should I ask for?

[beaducation]

@ccsteyn1

We use anything from 24 gauge to 18 gauge for stamping. We carry a variety of blanks in these gauges. You can use whatever you like and what works best for your projects.

[ARTIBILITY]

i think you might be stamping german silver or nickle silver and not sterling

[ccsteyn1]

Hi I find it difficult to sstamp on Sterling Siver. The metal is hard compared to copper and aluminium. I am using 0.5mm sterling silver. What am I doing wrong? Regards Cheryl

[beaducation]

@ccsteyn1

Hi Cheryl,

What is the exact problem you are having? Are you not getting the impression of the letters? What type of hammer are you using?

[dyingtodeath]

Excellent advice. You're a natural teacher. Thank you.

[stylst0123]

Could I get the letter set and the bench block at michaels?? Thanks

[beaducation]

@stylst0123

I am not sure what Michaels carries in the way of jewelry making supplies. You can check on their website to see if this is a medium they even offer. You can visit beaducation's website for all your stamping needs.

[beccaisthepoppet]

@stylst0123 Yes, but you've got to hurry. I was told they are discontinuing their stuff.

[beaducation]

Great, we are so glad you enjoyed the video. I hope it helped and that you will take a look on our site to learn from all the other wonderful video classes we offer!

[Crimescene26]

LOVE this video, so easy to understand - thank you! You just got some of my business on your site

[amandaldoan]

Where could I get the stamp-set in this video, or a stamp kit starter? How much should it cost? Thanks.

[caldwellapril]

you can get a similar stamping tool set for around $20.00 at northern tool and equipment. the have a website and pretty good shipping rates.

[amandaldoan]

Thank you for your reply. I am still researching for the upfront tools and materials, so any input is appreciated. Etsy had some starter kits, but they were well above 150 bucks.

[nguyenhuutuong]

great, thanks

[mermaidartist]

thank you!

[mellingerb]

I just want to say Thank You. My problem was in my Hammer.