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July 11, 2013 · 11 Comments

How to Stamp on Metal (and what not to do)

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The other day I was watching the Bachelorette. Don’t pretend you don’t watch it too. It’s an amazing train wreck of a show, and is so awkward and strange. I pretty much watch every season, and is it just me, or is this season especially awkward with Des?

A few weeks ago, I was watching Drew and Desiree totally making out in a random alley in Barcelona, when I noticed how beautiful her simple necklace was.

I immediately fell in love with the simple look of a basic necklace. And of course, I wanted it. So I thought to myself, “Miss Corduroy Dreams, you can make one of those!”

And I did. But not before I messed it up. So, I want to show you how I made my stamped necklace, and what not to do when making your own.

You’ll need:

A hammer

Stamping set (mine was pretty cheap at Harbor Freight)

Stamping blanks, washers, or whatever metal you’re going to stamp on.

An anvil or flat piece of metal. (my father in law had this one laying around in his garage)

I found my stamping blanks at Hobby Lobby.

Your stamps will have one flat end- that you hammer, and one with the letter on it.

 

Make sure you have the end with the letter pressed against your metal. Hold it tight so it won’t wiggle.

And give it 2 or 3 bangs with the hammer.

You’ll learn as you go, and you’ll probably mess up on a few before you get one just right. Pounding it just the right amount is tricky.

Once you’ve got your impression, fill it in with Sharpie.

And quickly wipe the Sharpie off with a wet paper towel, or a baby wipe. This will leave the impressed letter black.

Remember how I said you’ll probably mess up on a few before you get one just right?

Here’s how I messed up.

My “J” is too deep. I hit it 4 times, hard, with the hammer. I shouldn’t have done that.

My “M” didn’t stamp evenly. I wasn’t holding my stamp flat on the blank.

My “B” is upside down. That should have been a no-brainer. Plus, it’s uneven too.

My “C” is just right. I pounded it twice, held the stamp straight, and made sure it was centered and right-side up.

 

 I haven’t decided if I’m going to re-do my J,M, and B. (for Jack, Molly, and Benson), or if I’ll just wear my C for Casey.

How much do you think Desiree spent on her necklace? A whole bunch. Mine cost just a dollar or two, and wasn’t too bad to make.

Ok, so back to the important item of business…

Are you guys watching the Bachelorette this season? I’m not proud to admit that I watch it, but it is my guilty pleasure on Monday nights once the kids and my husband go to sleep. I don’t know what it is about that silly show that I love. Maybe it’s how extremely awkward the whole thing is. But it’s like a train wreck, I just can’t stop watching! Ahh!

 Do you have a favorite? My favorite guy is probably Drew or Chris… except Drew seems SUPER serious all of the time, and I like Chris as long as he isn’t writing poetry, which is pretty much all the time.

And by the way, I think we’ve seen enough guys named Chris…

Right?

Ok, tell me I’m not the only one slightly obsessed with this whole Bachelor thing.

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Comments

  1. Aluminium fabrications says

    June 19, 2021 at 12:58 am

    I’ve been messing this up for several days, thank you for making the most simple and we’ll explained video I’ve been searching for

    Reply
  2. Süe says

    June 28, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    I always stamp a folded index card first, I’ve caught lots of letters heading the wrong way. Only takes a second.

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    • Shari says

      August 20, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      Great idea! Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Diane Livingston says

    February 19, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I did some washers. I have to say it isn’t totally easy but once you get the idea go for it. I have alot of booboo’s but finally got some done with saying or names. I couldn’t see the sharpie did much but I did it any way.

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    November 23, 2017 at 5:34 pm

    Can u use a block of soap stone, or is that not hard enough.

    Reply
  5. Kitty says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:24 am

    I have the stamps and blanks, I kept messing them up. Thanks for the info., Ill try it you’re way.

    Reply
  6. Emma B. says

    December 28, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Is there another option for a anvil?

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    • Mary says

      October 5, 2017 at 10:17 pm

      You can use a stamping block. You can get one at any craft store. Should be close to the letters.

      Reply
  7. jay arcy says

    November 20, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Oh my, thank you for this!!!! I just got my stamping set today and I am so afraid to mess up my blanks!Thank you

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  8. emruss says

    July 11, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    I’m glad you clarified who the c was for. I was starting to wonder!! So clever. I have a necklace with those on them and it cost a million dollars (not really but close). Clever. Clever. You could use those stamped things for so many things. Drink tags at a party, tags on goodie bags… I’m thinking of lots of ideas for when I borrow your stuff! 😉

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  9. Tami says

    July 11, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I’m glad I haven’t watched this season of the bachelorette. I don’t like Des so I didn’t even start it. I typically am just as obsessed with the train wreck though.
    Dang you for not doing this tutorial BEFORE I made Nick buy me all of my charms. Oh well. I don’t have an N so maybe I’ll make one now.
    Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t believe how simple it was.

    Reply

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