Considering Metal Stamping...

10:21 PM , , 1 Comments

I have loved the look of letters stamped on metal for some time now and have even contemplated purchasing a custom piece.  But then I got to thinking that I could try my hand at metal stamping and make my own.  How hard could it be, right?

Source: Etsy FiredUpLadiesHammer Personalized Necklace

So I found this video from the Hands Occupied blog (I've tried to embed it here several times but for some strange reason blogger doesn't want it to show.) that gave me a simple look into the tools and basic techniques needed to do metal stamping.  The demonstration is very simple but it makes me wonder if I should just get a kit and give it a try.  I admire stamped metal all the time in stores and now I could make my own.

So, what do you think?  Should I invest in some tools and see where it leads me or should I save my pennies for some of the beautiful creations on Etsy?   Maybe I'll just do both.  I'll keep you posted. 

E Elliott

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1 comment:

  1. Unknown6.11.12

    Metal stamping has many uses. I have here my metal keychain and it has my name on it. Thanks for the idea of metal stamping.

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