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Techniques: Metal Stamping

Stamp a simple saying or a loved ones name into a piece of sterling silver. Use metal stamps to create a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone.

Click here to download a printable copy of this technique.
Beading Techniques > Metal Working Techniques > Metal Stamping

Metal Stamping Materials
  • Sterling Silver Stamping Blank
Tools Tip: We used the 2.4mm letter stamps for this technique. Try combining different size letter stamps.


Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 1
Lay the silver piece on a bench block. Use a piece of masking tape to hold the piece down and to use as a guide for the lettering.
Step 2
Choose the first metal stamp. Hold the stamp so that the impression will be right side up. Some stamps have thumb notches to ensure that the letter is right side up.
Step 3
Line up the letter to be stamped using the reflection in the silver and the masking tape.
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Step 4
Hold the stamp straight up and down. Using a 16oz household hammer, hit the top of the letter stamp with with one good hard blow.
Step 5
This should leave a clean, deep impression of the letter or design.
Step 6
Continue stamping the silver. Line up the next letter using the reflection.
Step 7  
Step 7
Continue stamping until you have completed your saying or design.





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