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Metal Stamped Necklace
Metal Stamped Necklace
"Create this unique textured pendant in less than 30 minutes! Simply stamp a texture on a pewter blank, stamp a word, apply stamp enamel and wear!"
Project TypeMake a Project
Bead TypeMetal
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Bead Technique UsedMetalwork
Bead Project TypeNecklace
Materials List
- 15/16" Square Pewter Stamping Blank
- 7mm Jump Ring
- 18 Inch Ball Chain
- Texture Design Stamps
- ImpressArt 1.5mm Whimsy Heart Design Stamp
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ImpressArt Texture Stamper
- (2) Chain Nose Pliers
- ImpressArt Script Letter Stamps or other font of your choice
- Brass hammer
- Steel Block
Instructions
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Texture the pewter blank. Place the Brick Pattern design stamp in the Texture Stamper with the ImpressArt logo facing down. Place the pewter blank on the steel bloc.k Strike the pewter blank with the texture stamper, repeatedly, until the pewter blank is textured.
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Stamp the word “love” on the pewter blank. Place the Stamp Straight Tape on the pewter blank where you want to stamp the word “love.” Align the bottom of the letter stamp with the top-line of the tape Using the Ergo-Angle hammer, strike the stamp with medium force at a 90 degree angle.
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Using the Ergo-Angle Hammer, stamp the Whimsy Heart design stamp under “love.”
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Highlight the stamped word 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.
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Use two pairs of pliers to open the jump ring. Place one pair on either side of the opening. Move the ends past each other.
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Attach the jump ring to the pendant. Thread the blank onto the jump ring. Thread the chain through the jump ring.
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