DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry Book Review

If you like to give your jewelry a personal touch, embossing and stamping is the way to go. In DIY Stamped Metal Jewelry, there are 30 easy jewelry projects with all kinds of personal touches so you can add initials, names and designs.

Make monogrammed pendants and embossed bracelets that express your uniqueness and make your DIY jewelry truly one-of-a-kind.  Best of all, these projects are quick and easy. Author Adrianne Surian is an artist and blogger at HappyHourProjects.com, where she shares free craft projects and recipes that can be made in an hour or less. Her work has been featured by Fox News, BuzzFeed, Babble, and Country Woman magazine.

Metal jewelry is extremely popular these days due to gorgeous metalwork on popular TV shows like Game of Thrones. It's a great skill for any jeweler to develop.

If you're looking for a personalized gift, stamped jewelry is a great idea simply because it will be special to that person. That makes these ideas perfect for bridesmaid gifts, best friend surprises, and more.

You aren't limited to names, though. Get creative and incorporate some of your favorite words or phrases into your jewelry to give it a personal touch. You can even reference your favorite books, movies and TV shows. Show your fandom with your jewelry!

This book gives overviews of tools and techniques needed, so you can get the basics down before you dive into making some of the projects. Once you have the techniques down, you can try your new metalwork skills on necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings. The book is clearly laid out and easy to navigate.