Metal stamping cuff bracelet tutorial
Instructions
Tools Needed
- Bracelet Bending Bar
- Bracelet Blank 3/8" x 6"
- Letter Stamps
- Stamp Straight Tape
- Bracelet Bending Pliers
- Brass Hammer
- Steel Block
- Stamp Enamel
- Polishing Cloth (or other soft cloth)
- Q-tip
Step 1
Remove the plastic covering from one side of the bracelet blank.
Step 2
Secure the bracelet blank to the steel block using Stamp Straight Tape
Step 3
Use a pen or a marker and Stamp Straight Tape to mark where you will stamp
Step 4
Stamp a word, saying or quote of your choice on the bracelet blank
- If the stamp has an ImpressArt logo, make sure it is facing you to make sure the letter is stamped the right direction
- Hold the letter stamp at a 90degree angle to the stamping blank
- Strike the stamp once with medium force
Step 5 Remove all tape
Step 6
Use the bracelet bending bar to bend the blank into a cuff shape
- Place the end of the bracelet blank into the bending bar face-up
- Hold the end securely with your thumb and index finger
- Bend the blank around the bar
- Repeat on the other side of the cuff
Step 7
Continue to round out the cuff with Bracelet Bending Pliers, if desired
- Begin in the centre and move toward the edge.
- Repeat on the other side
Step 8
Highlight letters with stamp enamel
- Use the Q-tip to ensure the enamel completely covers the impression
- Wait 10-20 seconds
- Blot with a soft cloth
- Wipe away the excess stamp enamel with a soft cloth