DIY- Metal Stamped Aluminum Cuff Bracelet

[@janetshaffer423]

Love the pinky promise textured cuff.

[@moniqued9715]

Hello. I just wanted to know if there is a special texture hammer that you use. Also, I've never seen a long metal hammer block like that.

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Hi there! The hammer I used for these is called a ball peen hammer. I got it at Michael’s years ago. I had the metal block custom made from my family’s machine shop.

[@miriamrivera8241]

awesome video thanks for sharing 💚💚💚💚💚

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing

[@lesleyrafuse9088]

Thank you so much for this! Will the hammering and bending help work harden the aluminium?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

It may, but I can’t tell any difference when bending it.

[@lisaholly943]

I love your video, very informative. can you tell me where to buy the boxes you store your bracelets in?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Lisa Holly Glad you found it informative. I purchased them from Saddle Hill Studio on Etsy.

[@emilyjoyce8214]

Thanks for sharing your techniques!

[@lukeruben361]

instablaster...

[@debrafitzsimons9260]

Awesome, I am going to use it with my students tomorrow, we are working on the 24 Character Strengths and they can pick what to write. Have you ever considered marking your stamps on the front side with a dot or the letter so you don't have to check all the time? Thanks heaps

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Debra Fitzsimons Yes! The higher quality stamps have marks but the ones that don’t I’ve put marks on the right side. Have fun stamping with your students.

[@MagdelHanekom]

Where do you buy the aluminum and plates. I'm from South Africa

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Impressart.com or Beaducation.com should have all of the tools you need.

[@MarzellaBrown]

Where would on go to get a custom block made? And can you refer any content that talks font size and blank sizes and how they relate? For example if I buy a 3mm font what size blanks does that best fit on? Surely not 3, perhaps 5 or 6.... IDK an explanation of how that all works would be awesome.

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Hi, I would suggest contacting a local metal shop to get a block made. There may be online places that sell them but I’m not sure of any specific ones. Impressart has many videos on stamping you can check out. Bracelet blanks are typically sold in 1/8”, 1/4” 3/8” and 5/8” sizes so 3mm stamp would best fit on the 1/4” bracelet size. You definitely want to go a little bigger than the stamp size. Hope this helps.

[@Judithptak]

Great Tutorial! Thx!!

[@MelissaLangen]

Does the stamped design ever get distorted when you bend the metal?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I’ve never had that issue and I’ve made lots of these. Some advise: don’t stamp too hard especially in the middle. I’ve seen cuffs break in half when bending if stamped too hard.

[@alexamaral6398]

Why do you use the different hammers? I have a small one like yours and I can't make the hammering texture look nice

[@thehautebohemian5753]

You need to use a ball peen hammer. It will make the texture smooth.

[@alexamaral6398]

@@thehautebohemian5753 thanks so much! Helpful video also !

[@amifeller2261]

Hi! Very informative. Can you please tell me the font size? Thank you

[@thehautebohemian5753]

The sizes range from 3-4mm.

[@MzUnderstood36]

Question🙋🏾‍♀️...where can I find the bracelet blanks and can I find them in copper and black? Also does other colors work other than black?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Hi 👋 You can find them online at ImpressArt.com. You can also find them at craft stores such as Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Not sure if they have black ones. ImpressArt sells colors to darken in the design.

[@TaraLynne]

how much are the aluminum bands and where do you get them

[@thehautebohemian5753]

You can get them at Michaels or Hobby Lobby and around $8 for a pack of 12.

[@dekoshastutorials8371]

I seen this in a group and always wanted to learn how to do this instead of buying t(r already made char,rms. Do they have some sort of kit instead of buying everything separate

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Good question! I’m not sure if there are kits available but you can check impressart.com or beaducation.com. Those are two popular stamping websites.

[@dekoshastutorials8371]

@@thehautebohemian5753 thank you so much

[@zubaidawaheda7165]

awesome..........thank you so much for sharing.

[@Margaret10620]

Thank you for sharing. Awesome video. Where did you get your bracelet metals from?

[@TaraLynne]

i have the same type of hammer and i just tried to do the texturing and mine look like little dots, do you know why?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Tara Lynne I’m not quite sure why. One guess could be the hammer head might be too small. There are different sizes of these hammers.

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Well said, thank you! Fretz hammers are the best!

[@honeybuzzard2843]

@@thehautebohemian5753 Who made that steel block? IT'S GORGEOUS Can you get me one?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

honey buzzard Hi, I had it specially made from my families metallurgy lab. I’m sure you can find one online by searching steel block for stamping.

[@honeybuzzard2843]

@@thehautebohemian5753 Thanks Love

[@rumaisa2173]

Can I use the the wooden hammer to hit the letter on to the metal?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I would suggest using a metal hammer so the impression is more pronounced.

[@muxcan956]

Hi there. I need Gold and Rose Gold colors of this blank bungle. I checked everywhere, but could not find it. Please help me about it. Where can I find 'blank aluminum bracelet'? If you do not help me, nobody does, so please!

[@thehautebohemian5753]

You can find brass and aluminum at Beaducation.com. Not sure about rose gold though.

[@muxcan956]

@@thehautebohemian5753 I checked there, but could not find. Do you have cheaper option? Please inform me

[@thehautebohemian5753]

@@muxcan956 I don’t have that information. You can probably research it on the internet.

[@sandiehoward2762]

When your starting back onto the left, do you not space it so it’s not one word ? From your line ?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Sandie Howard I’m not exactly sure what you mean.

[@demetricex7983]

Did you tumble the finished bracelets at the beginning of the video or polish them by hand?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I used a hammering texture to make them shiny. I didn’t tumble or polish them. I’m sure tumbling would make them shiny.

[@sandiehoward2762]

IDE like to do this in Sterling, would it be the same supplies?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Sandie Howard yep, all same supplies!

[@jstuckey2428]

Can you add the link for the texture hammer that you use?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

J Stuckey I used a ball peen hammer. I purchased this one years ago at Michael’s.

[@supriaarukil1245]

How can I make a hole in the ends to put some charms or put a chain or something.

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I use this tool SE 7932HP Double Hole Punch Plate www.amazon.com/dp/B00658KWS6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_36F2CbSWN971C It works well for holes 2-3 mm diameter.

[@patticoach4858]

Can you use any rubbing alcohol.

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Patti Coach Yes!

[@patticoach4858]

@@thehautebohemian5753 Thanks!

[@jhlewis10]

What size stamps for that small width bracelet? 3mm ones?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Mastiff Comms You can use 1.5mm on the skinnier cuffs. That would fit just fine.

[@ee3261]

Do you polish them?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I don’t but I’m sure you can.

[@DianneCulbertsonJacques]

What gauge are you using?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

I believe these are 14ga. They are from impress art.

[@jennakingstedt5595]

not loud for me

[@zahrakhan503]

Hi what size are the letters

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Most are 3mm I have one that’s 4mm. ImpressArt will label the size right on the case so you know what size they are.

[@DebbiePike77]

I am not having any luck with the Impress stamps from Michaels.

[@untameddana4733]

What size bracelets are those ?

[@thehautebohemian5753]

They are 6” long. Since they are adjustable they fit a variety size of wrists.

[@lisaharper6007]

I wrote the letter on the correct side with a sharpie

[@thehautebohemian5753]

Lisa Harper Great advise!! Thanks for sharing.