How To Stamp Copper Sheet

Place a copper blank on a strong solid surface.

How to stamp copper sheet.

You could experiment with the size of the copper sheet for a different look. The process of embossing copper is the technique of creating designs in the metal through stamping piercing folding or hammering. Lightly drag stamp towards the corresponding mark on the guide until the stamp catches the edge of the guide. Place the tape across the copper blank so it is.

I like to draw a design on the metal and use the stamp to create a dotted line. For a more stunning appearance you can add color to the stamped image to make the word or symbol stand out. This is actually a special video whe. Try making different size stamps to vary the diameter of the stamped dots.

Once stamped the copper pieces can be used in necklaces earrings or bracelets. Make sure you ve got steel under the copper sheet either an anvil or a bench block so you don t dent the metal as you stamp it. Allow 1 foot about 30 5 cm on each side. Slightly tilt the stamp towards you while dragging the stamp towards the guide.

Purchase a copper sheet appropriate to the specifications of your job. Copper stamped cuff bracelets. The words that you stamp onto your bracelet are up to you names initials and short quotes would all be excellent choices. It will shrink with extensive hammering and you ll need the excess on the ends for hammering in nails.

Secure the blank in place with a piece of masking tape. Find links for suppli. Hold the stamp flat and firmly in place before striking the stamp. Here we have a simple project that involves metal strips and alphabet stamps.

This video from potomac bead company demonstrates how to use metal stamps to stamp letters and words into pendants beads charms etc. Be careful not to scratch the stamping blank when dragging the stamp. Get approximately 2 feet about 61 cm more copper sheeting than you need for the job.