https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/makers-kit-diy-hand-stamped-metal-necklace • Posted by Vanessa T.
The awesome dudes at MakersKit kindly sent over their rad jewelry stamping kit so I came up with this rustic project for my friend Katie! I was able to follow along with the helpful videos on MakersKit.com and these kits have everything you need to make multiple projects!
The awesome dudes at MakersKit kindly sent over their rad jewelry stamping kit so I came up with this rustic project for my friend Katie! I was able to follow along with the helpful videos on MakersKit.com and these kits have everything you need to make multiple projects!
I used this jewelry stamping kit from MakersKit.
Here's everything you'll need that's inside the kit: hammer, letter/number metal stamps, 4 jump rings, 4 gold metal blanks, an antique gold ball chain, and some brown suede cord.
Make sure you have a hard, sturdy surface to do your stamping. Do a couple practice stamps onto scrap cardboard before you use the metal blanks so you get a feel for how hard you'll need to stamp.
Tape down your metal blank so that it won't move. This can also help you keep your letters aligned.
You'll want to a firm hold on the stamp and hold it near the base to keep it stable. Position it onto your metal blank and use your hammer to give it a good, strong tap or two. Repeat with the rest of the letters.
To make the stamping darker, use a permanent marker and color over the stamp.
Use a damp tissue to wipe off the excess. Be sure not to wait too long after you use the permanent marker or else it'll be much harder to wipe off.
Attach the finished blank to included jump ring.
String the blank onto the included suede cord or ball chain.