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Created by: Guest Designer Deb FlorosSuggested Supplies2  #44-722-28-0 Brass Stamping Blank, Long Oval Drop, 41mm1 #69-245-103 ImpressArt Metal Stamp, Floral Swirl1 6-piece pack #44-180-027-6 Antiqued Brass Plated Filigree, Floral Teardrop, 45x25mm1 pair #34-669-05 TierraCast 14kt Gold-Filled French Hook Ear Wire, Hoop Style - PlainTools#69-108 Stamping Block#69-385 Stamping Hammer#86-431-11-001 Stamp Enamel MarkerDesigner TipsWatch this video to see how to make these earrings:  …

Created by: Cindy MorrisDesigner TipsString necklace and finish ends following directions in Beading Cable How-To Sheet below. Use Wire Guardians for a professional finish at the ends of your beading cable.When using soft solder, you can use either a soldering iron, or a gentle touch with a butane micro torch.It's important to use separate firing surfaces for soft solder and silver or copper solder. Do not use the same firing brick for both.For the pendant, melt soft solder onto the ba …

Created by: Tiffany WhiteDesigner TipsTape the stamping blanks to the steel block. Use a permanent marker to draw lines where you want to stamp the phrase "BUSY BEE".When stamping, make sure that each letter is facing the correct way before you stamp.Use the pein (round) side of the hammer to texturize the stamping blank around the edges.Use the metal hole punch to make a hole at the bottom of the stamping blanks.Antique the brass with Novacan Black.Polish the blanks, so the lettering and textur …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer Tips  Determine placement of the stamped letters on metal charm, or paper.Carefully stamp the blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.For earrings, make two pearl dangles like the one for the necklace and attach to ear wires.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last …

Designer TipsStamp "Love" or desired word or pattern on 19mm brass disk, and antique it using Novacan. (See Metal Stamping 101)Punch a hole near the top of both disks using the 1/16" side of the 2-hole punch, or your favorite plier punch.Dome the disk. See Blog Article: How to Dome and DapGive the domed disk a matte look using #0000 steel wool, or polish to a high shine with an Ultra polish pad.With one piece of wire, make a wrapped loop attached to the charm. Add a metal bead, crystal bead, and …

Created by: The Rings & Things Showroom TeamDesigner TipsStamp the tag with 3mm letter stamps. For longer team names, use a larger tag or smaller set of stamps. See Metal Stamping 101 for detailed stamping instructions. If you're new to stamping, get a few extra tags, as stamping can be unpredictable and there may be mess ups.Place crystal stones in bezels, and carefully bend prongs down using fingers and/or nylon-jaw pliers.Add a large round jump ring to the football charm. For best way to …

Created by: Valorie Nygaard-Pouzar   Designer TipsCarefully stamp the metal blank.Antique the charm so the impressions are more pronounced.Gently sand and polish.Attach to jump ring & chain.Make a pearl dangle, and slide onto the chain.Pendants for the bride and bridesmaids are elegant jewelry, as well as keepsakes that will last forever. For the bride's jewelry, see Ava's Big Day Bridal Set.    Free Technique Sheets & How-TosJewelry Basics 101 (PDF)Metal Stamping 101 (PDF …

I made this pin when the UFO and alien stamp first came out, but they are no longer in production. But there are so many other fun options for customizing this blank with features for other states! Apples or pine trees for Washington, mountains for Montana, ...?Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsBrass is harder than some other commonly-stamped metals, and the Simple Strike Jig is a great help for making good solid impressions using ImpressArt's 6mm stamps. You may need an extra scrap or 2 …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRueDesigner TipsStamp design: If you're new to stamping, see metal stamping technique sheet.When stamping the date, keep in mind that tiny stamps require less stamping strength than larger stamps. Don't stamp too hard or the date will be hard-to-read globs.Use a center punch for the dot between the numbers in the date. Again, be careful not to stamp too hard.The border stamps are awesome but a little tricky -- make sure you have good lighting before using. The Simple St …