How to Stamp on Metal, Metal Stamping for Beginners - Beaducation.com

[@darkscope2]

Crazy how I decided today I was going to search this up and learn this and I find this video on it's 10 year anniversary

[@TechSupport100]

Position your painter's tape at the TOP of your letter line rather than the bottom. That way you can slide the stamp up until it touches the tape, then tilt it back to see the reflection (for your left-right alighment), plus putting the tape at the top means it won't interfere with any low-hanging letters. Not sure how this would work with mixed-case since I only work with upper case.

[@jillysflix9357]

Never thought of that😊

[@nafiaus]

thanks for the tip! I'm gunna be working with uppercase only and I was worried about my left right

[@womanofgold]

Really appreciate these videos, feel like im in a real class!! Just started my stamping journey and feel like i kmow so much because of you!! Easy to listen to and very well explained. Keep up the good work teacher xoxo

[@coriOcean]

honestly the best video I"ve seen so far. so helpful and easy to follow instructions, Thanks so much!

[@beaducation]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful. :)

[@CoquiAudio]

now that I see this video I have and idea that to keep all letters straight a piece of wood can be clamped on the side to have a perfect 90 degree angle so all lettering will be nice and straight thank you lady :)

[@beaducation]

***** We just started carrying stamps sets suitable for stamping on stainless steel. You can find them on our site. We also have some images of some of the stainless steel items we have stamped on. We are going to have a blog post in the next week filled with all sorts of tips and tricks for stamping on this metal. Check it out at beaducation.com

[@selahrebekah8679]

This was the greatest tutorial I have found! Thank you so much. By doing such a great job & not making it one where you have to go buy our stuff to learn, you have made me want to order from you.

[@KMRAND]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@beaducation]

Glad you found it useful :)

[@beaducation]

Glad to hear you tried your first piece! Don't forget to use those pro polish pads to remove the excess sharpie marker. You can also use a sunshine polishing cloth for added shine!

[@thelionandthebee1933]

Jijijiji I looove your teaching style! Very informative 👏 👌 👍

[@beaducation]

Thanks so much for the feedback! Glad the video was helpful

[@beaducation]

All sizes for the letters are listed in the product descriptions for each set. You can also click on the "Create Stamped Jewelry" tap at the top of the site. This page contain helpful charts and information regarding letter sizes, font types, and what size blanks you can use with what letters. All of these are guidelines and you can really work with what you like. Start with a font you like and you will enjoy getting started with stamping! Good luck!

[@beaducation]

So glad you enjoyed the class...Stamping is fun and we hope you get started soon!

[@diane7228]

Thank you for some helpful instructions. I learned that somethings work and even though you're an "expert" it still didn't work as well as you tried to demonstrate. Which actually helped me to know I that it always doesn't work, even with practice. But I will keep doing it. This wasn't a dig, just an observation. It was a good video. 🙂

[@beaducation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@allanthompson9695]

Great tutorial. Very useful. Thanks Lisa.

[@beaducation]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@aquamom14]

Perfect for what I needed and I’ll be purchasing from your website 37:07

[@beaducation]

Yay! and Thank you. :)

[@FindingMyMuse]

Love this! Thank you! You are a true educator, Lisa! 🤙

[@beaducation]

You are so welcome!

[@idamarx4363]

Thanks for the helpful video! I am excited to try some of these techniques.

[@beaducation]

Oh Ida, you have so much fun ahead of you! Stamping is so fun and so addicting. www.beaducation.com/learn Check out our learn section for loads of more videos!!! Or subscribe to our youtube channel to get a notification when we release new videos :)

[@beaducation]

Hi there! I think you are asking about the blanks you can stamp on? We carry a variety of metals. If you are allergic, maybe you should stick to sterling silver. It depends on your sensitivity.

[@birdieellenberis6741]

Love this video and I am learning a lot. I have wanted to start doing stamp metal jewlrey but was afraid. I now feel with this video that I really can do it. Thank you so much for this video.

[@12bgoofy]

Lisa, Wow! What an inspiration. I want to start stamping right now. Thank you for the direction and advice. I will be ordering my kit from your website so that I can get started right away. Thank you! ;o)

[@purple_leaf5770]

Just got my kit and I'm ready to practice

[@lisajarvis3820]

💝 the painters tape tip ~ thanks

[@dblue3710]

Your tutorials are really great! Thank you so much!

[@armyveteran5193]

I love your Tube videos and I also bought the book. Great job :-)

[@elenasquiggle]

Brilliant! Thank-you so much for this tutorial.

[@texasgigi3684]

A really, really helpful video. I have been struggling, very much, with stamping. I practiced first, then tried to stamp on a half round 8g metal bracelet. Totally ruined it. 😞. lol

[@beaducation]

stamping on half round is very very difficult. Either you have the flat side down and you are stamping on the round side where there isn't much flat space to impress into or you have the round side down so it's wobbly. Flat pieces are much easier :)

[@myers0062]

Thank you. Great video

[@travismorgan7315]

The grease is called cosmoline.

[@karengrant8556]

Do you have to anneal heavier metals, i.e. 20 or 18 gauge nickel silver before stamping? If so, do you need to re-anneal after each stamp?

[@beaducation]

for metals like Nickel or Brass or sometimes Sterling, yes, I would anneal first. No need for Aluminum. You shouldn't need to anneal more than once unless you are doing a ton of stamping like a big overall pattern.

[@carlanonno1532]

Love this!! Can't wait to get started. Thank you!!

[@naomistein7011]

Is there anything you can substitute for a bench block? A big book, a metal slab?

[@beaducation]

For stamping that really isn't. You need that extra hard resistance under your metal otherwise you won't get a good impression.

[@ma1900bi1900]

Is a Top Tutorial thank you

[@martinis4olives]

I want to buy upper and lower at once. Also, where is a good place to buy the copper piece to practice. I have so many of these tools already from making other jewelry for years now. I am so excited to start making these!! I was looking at your site and notice you did not mention the different sizes of the uppercase and lowercase letters. What is the average size that I should buy when purchasing?

[@paulmanhart4481]

Interesting video. I’m getting ready to stamp my aluminum control box cover. I’m thinking of using blocks to register the vertical position of each letter. Secure a straight metal bar across the piece and use that straight edge to position the flat side of the stamp. Will that work? I might even have another metal block in the vertical direction that moves with each new letter. What kind of fonts do you have? I’m looking for a particular one. Can’t remember the name right now but I’ll get back to you on that. Thanks for the info. Paul

[@beaducation]

Interesting project Paul. You will need to have something hard behind the cover of the box to add the resistance for the stamps. Seems like your lining up method might work but only with uppercase letters. The lowercase letters aren't always positioned correctly on the stamp. Here is a link to all our letter sets beaducation.com/collections/letter-and-number-stamp-sets

[@paulmanhart4481]

@@beaducation Thanks. I’ll have to be careful with alignment and thanks for the tip of supporting it from underneath. I can just hear the boing boing now if it’s not supported. I’d really like to use a laser engraver, but I don’t have one. Also thanks for the link. Paul

[@michellerose3172]

What a wonderful video! Thanks for the tips! As a baby stamper, I tend to make more mistakes, which makes for "wasted" metal blanks. You mentioned the recycling bin in your video, so would you happen to know of a place we could send used/tattered practice blanks? Thanks!!!

[@beaducation]

Michelle Rose search the internet for "metal refineries". You might find somewhere local or somewhere to send your scraps off too.

[@bana916]

Hi thank u for ur precious video i brought all the tools to make stamped bangles but the stamps are not clear and they dont make a full and deep shapes ,, i need help 😣 how can i contact with u to send u photos of my bangles ,, regards bana

[@beaducation]

Oh no! Yes we can for sure help you with that. Likely your metal is too hard, or there is too much bounce under your block, or you need a heavier hammer, or the stamps aren't good quality. For sure you can help, send us pictures to [e-mail]

[@mariangies]

Did you buy the stamps from them? jw.

[@beaducation]

At Beaducation we carry a variety of metal blanks for stamping in many shapes, sizes, and types of metals from sterling silver to copper. We carry circles, hearts, flowers, and much more. Check us out!

[@Hellooooooanimals]

great video! my only question left is how do I get from the sheet to a pendant... do I cut it myself/is a special tool required? thanks!

[@beaducation]

Hi, we mainly use the sheet to practice on. We then work on premade shapes, which are easier than cutting shapes yourself. You can see our huge selection of metals and shapes here www.beaducation.com/product_categories/188-metal-stamping-blanks.

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing

[@beaducation]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelnelligan1214]

Very nice , Where do you get copper just the right thickness ? I do tiffany lamps ,and want to put my name tag in them . Thank you .

[@beaducation]

We sell the copper sheet in 3 different gauges. 24,22,20 gauge. 20 gauge is the thickest we carry. You have to see which you prefer for your projects. I recommend you get a variety and test them out. www.beaducation.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&qry=copper+sheet

[@hanb4681]

I have a metal logo stamp but i cant seem to get it to make a clean impression in the copper. I cant seem to hit it hard enough or something. Im really stumped! Can you make any suggestions?

[@beaducation]

check out these tips. And you might consider annealing the metal first beaducation.com/pages/10-top-tips-for-metal-stamping

[@nfade9462]

You probably mention this in the video but what size are the letters that you are using. I am on the beaducation site but not sure which ones to order and like the size on this video. thanks.

[@beaducation]

Hi! Lisa uses a variety of stamps in this class. The main letter set used is the Beaducation Original Kismet 3.2mm set. You can find that set and MANY more on our website: www.beaducation.com

[@terrondanielson8696]

I am brand new at this! Amazing video. I bought some inexpensive ImpressArt aluminum blanks from a craft store to practice but when I hole punched the metal pushed out to the other side and is jagged/sharp. The indentation also shows marks on the other side..Is this likely due to the quality of the blanks I am using?

[@beaducation]

Hi! It sounds like the hole punch you're using may be dull. Or, the metal is too thick for the hole punch. Try changing a factor in the equation to get a better result. For example, try punching a thinner metal. Do you still get a burr around the hole? Feel free to also check out our library of free stamping classes on our website, there may be something there that would help (www.beaducation.com/class_categories/11-metal-stamping). Have a great day!

[@beaducation]

Thanks for watching!

[@rosalindalozano233]

Is the book still available 🥰

[@beaducation]

Yes we have both books. www.beaducation.com/pc/325-books

[@mariangies]

Hi, thanks for this video. I just started stamping. I purchased some aluminum blanks. do these stamps work good on them?

[@beaducation]

Yes! Aluminum is nice and soft so just about all stamps for metal will work on it. One of the metals you need to look out for though, is Stainless Steel. Only use stamps on that metal that are rated for Stainless Steel.

[@micheleherbert2264]

I purchased the bridgette font (3mm) and it is soooo tiny that I can hardly read it after I stamp them even with blackening the letters. Can you tell me which font (at 3mm) comes out the most legible or largest? Thanks!!

[@beaducation]

Hi Michele. I have heard this a lot with Bridgette. I think it's just a hard to read font. Some love it, some don't. Here is a link to all our font sets. You can use the filters on the side to look at each style. Maybe a more block style is what you are looking for www.beaducation.com/pc/36-metal-stamping-tools-letter-and-number-stamp-sets?utf8=✓&qry=&sort_order=Most+Popular

[@186scott]

How would I stamp metal if no it want the letters raised and not sunk in and only the side that the letters are raised will be seen

[@beaducation]

That would be something other than stamping. You can do a search for etching or embossing?

[@TheGrammyof8]

My husband was asking if an arbor press would work on metal stamping. What are you thoughts?

[@beaducation]

Sorry, I have never used an arbor press, so I am not sure. The press would have to hold your tool and you would have to be able to properly space between the letters.

[@flythatkite4836]

I have a gold ring that has a word stamped on it. It is very small lettering and the letters are not that deep. I used industrial sharpie to fill in the letters and it works but after awhile it fades away. I wear the ring at all times except in the shower. Is there any way to permanently blacken the letters? Some type of sealant? Thanks.

[@beaducation]

ldyedgware rings are tricky because they are constantly rubbing against the skin of the finger next to the one it is worn on. This rubbing causes the black to come out of the impressions. I see this happen with all types of oxidations or inks. My suggestion would be for you to continue to occasionally darken it with the ink. I think even a sealant would rub off on a ring.

[@smugglerscovegirl]

If my stamps don't show up well, they are a smaller size, can the metal be heated to make it softer so the stamp shows up better?

[@beaducation]

Sorry for the late reply. Absolutely, annealing the metal is always a good idea and will help your stamp impress further.

[@sallymoodley7540]

Awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MajikMajikMajik]

Hi, I've seen stamping on coins. To do this, would they require a stronger strike or would the same rules apply?

[@beaducation]

Hi Addie, we suggest using soft metals, ie copper, sterling silver, fine silver, gold filled, silver filled, aluminum, rose gold, nickel silver, pewter. If you're using a harder metal you may need a harder strike, but as we make sure all of our metals are annealed perfectly for stamping, stamping other metals can sometimes be tricky. Good luck!

[@Nataku007]

where can i get a big blank like that to practice?

[@beaducation]

beaducation.com/collections/wire-sheet-metal/shape_sheet

[@lisajarvis3820]

How do you transfer a already made design onto your metal ~ can you trace it first and then use carbon paper?

[@beaducation]

I am not sure what you mean. I do know there is textured sheet that you can transfer by hammering it on top of your metal. I would do an online search for textured sheet metal.

[@Shelby-xz4qk]

where can i purchase the large square to practice stamping on

[@beaducation]

www.beaducation.com/pc/258-wire-sheet-metal?utf8=%E2%9C%93&qry=&choices%5B19%5D=on&choices%5B215%5D=on&sort_order=Model+%28A-Z%29

[@viclopezhdez8323]

Donde consigo este grabador informes

[@beaducation]

www.beaducation.com

[@fallenslave6684]

Gave a like.

[@virgolibracuspian]

Hi! Can anyone tell me how hard of metals I can use? I have one of the cheaper sets and I heard/read somewhere that I should only use the softer metals but I don't know what those are or if it's true? I'm guessing that if I stick with the metals on beaducation's website that I should be ok? If anyone could help me that would be great!

[@beaducation]

Hi! When we reference soft metals we are suggestion copper, sterling silver, fine silver, gold filled, silver filled, aluminum, rose gold, nickel silver, pewter and so on. Yes, if you stick with metals that we sell you will also insure that you have the correct metal. We make sure all of our metals are annealed perfectly for stamping. Have a great day!

[@willich123]

I bought the sugar skull stamp and after I hit it hard on the top holding it straight up and down and only got the teeth the skull top won't show.

[@beaducation]

Hi Tia! There larger the stamp the more attention they need. Watch Lisa's demonstration at 22 minutes in. The "Tilt and Tap" method will get you a full impression. Have a great day!

[@dancexmagikxdance]

Do you know where I could find someone to custom make a stamp?

[@beaducation]

Yes, we recommend Infinitystamps.com or steelstamps.com

[@marcyhoward9263]

Can you stamp on gold or silver or will it damage the stamps?

[@beaducation]

You bet, that is what these stamps are made for. Just do not stamp on hard metals like Stainless Steel unless the stamps specifically say they are hard enough for that.

[@thenerdymillennial]

My hands shake alot and when I hold the stamps they slide to the bottom so I can never get a good grip...any tips on how to fix that?

[@beaducation]

The Thumb Saver Stamp Holder might work well for you. Check it out below. www.beaducation.com/p/1797-metal-stamping-tools-thumb-saver-stamp-holder

[@shenkostore2140]

Are you have a group !! Facebook or what's app

[@beaducation]

We have a facebook page and instagram!

[@honeybuzzard2843]

24 gauge and thicker...so this can impress 12,14,16?

[@beaducation]

Yes you can stamp thicker "soft" metals.

[@heribertogonzalez6758]

can you give a location where I can get the tags with a good price

[@beaducation]

We would recommend our website for tags and blanks! We have a huge variety! www.beaducation.com

[@markyruss]

looks good to a blindman