What is a metal stamp? Getting Started with Metal Stamping

Within jewelry making, there is a wide range of techniques that can be used to inspire the jewelry you as a jewelry maker create. One of these techniques is metal stamping. This technique will allow you to imprint intricate designs onto various metals, resulting in lots of personalized and distinctive jewelry pieces. In this article, we will explore the art of stamping and showcase different jewelry pieces that can be created using this technique.

What are metal stamps and why are they popular?

Metal stamps have been developed to offer designers a huge range of options for creating their own, custom-stamped jewelry, metalwork, and craft projects. Stamping metal is a great way to start making personalised sterling silver jewelry adding letters, numbers, star signs, morse code, symbols or even stamping a complete scene.

What do you need to get started with metal stamping?

When learning the technique of metal stamping it is important to make sure that you have all the equipment you need. Below is a list of all the essentials to help you get started with metal stamping:

1. Metal stamps – these could be letter stamps, number stamps, or design stamps.
2. A stamping hammer – purchase a stamping hammer so you can create the desired effect with ease.
3. A stamping block – or flat plate, so you can stamp on a stable surface.
4. Metal blanks – stock up on a range of different sizes of metal blanks, to begin with so you can find your favorite size to work with.
5. Stamping tape – you’ll need stamping tape to hold your metal blanks in place.
6. Marker pen – use a stamping enamel marker pen to mark your impressions and help the designs stand out.
7. A polishing cloth – if you choose to use a marker pen to enhance your design, you’ll need a cloth to buff away any remnants of the pen.

Metal stamping is a very versatile technique used to create an array of different pieces making each one unique. Whether that be a necklace, a ring or a pair of earrings stamping captures the attention of others with whatever you choose to create. Whether you have done metal stamping before, or if you are just starting, we have a wide range of metal stamping projects available for you to follow on our blog. Let’s go on this journey together.