How To Make Forever Metal Plant Tags

[@dwilladsen4696]

I love this! I'd bought metal tags that one would "engrave" by scratching with a metal "pen" but it was like nails across a chalkboard, and it also hurt my thumb. These are way better!

[@BobSolimeno]

What a great idea! I’m thinking of (re)using aluminum drink cans for the metal because in my family we seem to have a steady supply. Once I cut a seam and remove the can ends light sanding should remove any printed graphics on the out side of the can. Thank you Herrick!

[@RustyBobbins]

If you’re obsessive like me they make a jig for lining up your stamps, I got mine at Tandy leather. And you could use a granite block to punch on with your cardstock on top. If you go to a granite business you can usually get a piece free from their off cut pile. Or I got another one at a counter and tile store, it was a 12x12 display sample they no longer needed.

[@andrewj5998]

Great idea! Stamped metal tags will come in handy for any item that needs a long lasting and weatherproof label.

[@LogCabinHomestead]

A sledge hammer sometimes works as a makeshift anvil. Thanks for the tip on making tags!

[@florevherra185]

Thank you for sharing this awesome idea 🌿

[@JDeWittDIY]

If you don't have an anvil, I think it would work pretty good punching into then endgrain of a block of 4x4, 4x6 or the endgrain of a chunk of firewood.

[@annettehaley3338]

Thank you, great idea!

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video. Thank you.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Are you happy with your espalier apple tree? Or would you rather have it as a regular tree?

[@carolynkid216]

Great idea. Thank you!!