Soft Strike Pewter and Alkeme Blanks

Soft Strike Pewter and Alkemé Blanks
Gifted by ImpressArt
Reviewed by Molly Fletcher, Editor, AllFreeJewelryMaking.com
 

ImpressArt has done it again! Not only have ImpressArt’s Soft Strike blanks made jewelry making a snap for designers of all skill levels, but they have also been on trend. The latest crop of blanks includes chic new shapes like feathers and crescent moons. This exciting sampler includes the tried-and-true Soft Strike Pewter blanks as well as Alkemé blanks.

Soft Strike Pewter blanks are ideal for beginners because they are so easy to use; just stamp, string, and wear. You can make a clear, deep impression with just one tap of the hammer. Cast with larger holes to accommodate thick chains, these blanks allow novice jewelry designers to make beautiful stamped accessories in a matter of moments. From squares and tear drops to clouds and hearts, there is a shape to suit any vision. This particular sampler includes oval tags and feather blanks.

Alkemé is ImpressArt’s sterling silver series of blanks. Surprisingly affordable, these blanks can be polished to a mirror finish. Made from a nickel, lead, and cadmium-free alloy, Alkemé shapes are noncorrosive.  This sampler includes offset washers and circle tags with rings. The washers are perfect for monogrammed pieces like pendants and bracelets, and these personalized accessories make great gifts. Of course, you can always mix and match blanks to pull together a look that is undoubtedly you.