Came across this video, here are some suggestions: 1. strong backing. If the work bench wobbles, the stamping tend to come out shallow. Try putting the anvil on the ground. 2. 2 lb brass hammer should do the job. Key is determined motion. Strike once and examine. If too shallow, you can put the stamp back and Strike again. You should be able to feel the stamp falling into the previous impression. 3. Stamp design. Line works better than logo due to it's less contact area. But yours should be just fine. Issue is in the technique.
You are so adorable!! I just started Metal Stamping and it is not an easy craft. Takes a lot of practice. Glad you stuck with Your initial plan and got what you wanted💜
You are so cute and have a great personality on camera! I hope you have gotten your stamping problem worked out. I think that metal stamps for brands make jewelry very professional. I have seen people on Etsy.com who will custom make them for you for so much less than you paid for your one custom stamp. You will probably find a good use for all the tools you purchased if you continue to make metal jewelry. I am just getting to the place in my own jewelry business where I need to decide if I am going to make my own or have them made. I am not very good at stamping and I need to try annealing my metal before to see if that helps. I have also seen the tape you can but to make sure you stamp the letters straight and a tool that holds the stamp straight up and down. I may find a symbol to use for my brand, but I haven't yet decided. Thanks for sharing. I will subscribe and check out your other videos.
Great video! Thanks for the shoutout! Don't give up on making tags. The trouble with your custom stamp, as you mentioned, is the amount of solid space in it. Have you tried annealing the metal first to soften it up, or working with a thicker metal? Also, you might check with the company that made your stamp and see if they can take it back and engrave out the solid parts and leave it as an outline. Then it would stamp great! It's not the size that is the problem, it's a great size, it's the solid parts of your logo. Give us a call or toss an email to cs@beaducation.com if you have anymore questions.
OMG It's a comment from Beaducation! Haha I shop at your website all the time, also frequently watch your videos here. :) Thank you for the comment! Yes, I've contacted the company and we tried to sort some things out, however I really wanted to keep my logo the way it is (despite knowing that it's the solid parts that's the problem!), and also had other issues so I went with another company in the end which solved the problems (but costing double the price, ouch). Ah, I didn't think about annealing it first! (all the tools seems a little pricey too...) I did try looking online everywhere for thicker metal in the jewelry tag size I wanted but could not find any...Welp, it's all sorted now (phew). Thank you so much for your input and if I ever have any problems again I'll know who I can contact :) Regards, x
Beaducation original stamps are my favorite. I find some larger stamps (Impress Art 6mm ones especially) are really hard to get a clear impression with, even on soft strike aluminum. However, I NEVER have had problems with any size Beaducation Original stamps, and perhaps its because of the solid parts of the Impress Art large stamps...
Putting a few sheets of paper on the anvil might give the metal room to move… also rocking the punch in every direction while punching will make a clear difference to the edge of the design. Practice with leather will be easier.. and work much better. Then what you learn works.
What do you use to finish off the metal, like to sand off rough edges and stuff? I just got a dremel but am thinking I am going to need different bits to get a better finish on the edges of my bracelets and curious if you have gotten to this yet
You need a hydraulic press ,stick at it, you will sort the problem , nothing is ever easy at the start ,it's just you need alot of pressure with bigger stamps ,if you know someone into welding and metal work make a square base out of steel and a bottle jack, and explain to them you need something knocked up ,that will stamp metal for you ,or you can just buy a hydraulic press for stamping
I went through the same thing, but I no longer use a hammer at all. I make my tags in my hydraulic press...so much easier, very crisp and deep. Also, SO quiet! :)
Ahh, I looked into those bad guys! They look great! However a little pricey for me...I have found something that is sort of in between the two, it's like a press where the metal tag is secured, but to impress it you don't press down instead you hammer it down. They call it the "TagMate Stamp", have you heard of it? I'm waiting for it to arrive now, fingers crossed that it'll be good - if not I'll try to get myself a hydraulic press too! Thank you for the suggestion!
+Craftrendy I have heard of the tagmate... supposed to be great. especially for keeping the alignment right. I use my press for so much more than stamping though. I went to a local welder and had mine custom built for about 1/3 the cost of the Bonny Doon and it is just as good.
+Craftrendy They also sell hydraulic presses at hardware and automotive stores. They are bigger and uglier, but they work the same. The only thing is, with a press you'll have the exact opposite. Easy to apply too much pressure and warp the metal.
You need to have something between what you want to be labeled on and the basis for that stamp needs to bulge out so it is no place to it there will not be a clear mark
Your stamp is fine but your not using enough preasure. You need a press to push the design into the metal like the mint does. A small screw or hydraulic press could be built cheaply. That way you get the right depth every time!
Yeah! This is exactly like my story :((( I ve paid 147 $ for custom metal stamp and after a month of waiting - such a disappointing... The stamp is just worthless tool... same like yours... The seller arguing with me saying that is my fault, and exactly like you I ve spent money for supply and hummers, but nothing cant help... Only one thing is so sad - those sellers got money for bad work, and we are got nothing in return... Thanks for sharing!
This is not a problem for the stamp maker. The picture shows a beautiful relief of the stamp. Girls, you need to have a stronger hand, a bigger hammer or something. As the stamp increases, the pressure below it decreases, so more force is required. The manufacturer's problem would only be if the stamp deformed, but only if used correctly (do not hit the hardened steel, or overheat the stamp)
Hehe thanks I'm glad you liked it, I've sort of managed to find a solution for my metal stamping problems and will upload a video on that soon if that's any help to you :) Oh and I went over to your channel and I love your filigree pieces!!
Came across this video, here are some suggestions:
1. strong backing. If the work bench wobbles, the stamping tend to come out shallow. Try putting the anvil on the ground.
2. 2 lb brass hammer should do the job. Key is determined motion. Strike once and examine. If too shallow, you can put the stamp back and Strike again. You should be able to feel the stamp falling into the previous impression.
3. Stamp design. Line works better than logo due to it's less contact area. But yours should be just fine. Issue is in the technique.
You are so adorable!! I just started Metal Stamping and it is not an easy craft. Takes a lot of practice. Glad you stuck with Your initial plan and got what you wanted💜
You are so cute and have a great personality on camera! I hope you have gotten your stamping problem worked out. I think that metal stamps for brands make jewelry very professional. I have seen people on Etsy.com who will custom make them for you for so much less than you paid for your one custom stamp. You will probably find a good use for all the tools you purchased if you continue to make metal jewelry.
I am just getting to the place in my own jewelry business where I need to decide if I am going to make my own or have them made. I am not very good at stamping and I need to try annealing my metal before to see if that helps. I have also seen the tape you can but to make sure you stamp the letters straight and a tool that holds the stamp straight up and down. I may find a symbol to use for my brand, but I haven't yet decided.
Thanks for sharing. I will subscribe and check out your other videos.
I have the EXACT same problem! I have tried everything.
I hope you do more videos. Without failure, we never grow.
Great video! Thanks for the shoutout! Don't give up on making tags. The trouble with your custom stamp, as you mentioned, is the amount of solid space in it. Have you tried annealing the metal first to soften it up, or working with a thicker metal? Also, you might check with the company that made your stamp and see if they can take it back and engrave out the solid parts and leave it as an outline. Then it would stamp great! It's not the size that is the problem, it's a great size, it's the solid parts of your logo. Give us a call or toss an email to cs@beaducation.com if you have anymore questions.
OMG It's a comment from Beaducation! Haha I shop at your website all the time, also frequently watch your videos here. :) Thank you for the comment! Yes, I've contacted the company and we tried to sort some things out, however I really wanted to keep my logo the way it is (despite knowing that it's the solid parts that's the problem!), and also had other issues so I went with another company in the end which solved the problems (but costing double the price, ouch). Ah, I didn't think about annealing it first! (all the tools seems a little pricey too...) I did try looking online everywhere for thicker metal in the jewelry tag size I wanted but could not find any...Welp, it's all sorted now (phew). Thank you so much for your input and if I ever have any problems again I'll know who I can contact :) Regards, x
Beaducation original stamps are my favorite. I find some larger stamps (Impress Art 6mm ones especially) are really hard to get a clear impression with, even on soft strike aluminum. However, I NEVER have had problems with any size Beaducation Original stamps, and perhaps its because of the solid parts of the Impress Art large stamps...
Aubrey Campie I love their stamps too :) It's just carved differently I think so easy to stamp!
Have you tried bending 24 gauge bracelet blanks yet? I've tried bending pliers and bending bars and can't get a good shape with those
The set of stamps she has is Beaducation's own stamp set. I have that one
Putting a few sheets of paper on the anvil might give the metal room to move… also rocking the punch in every direction while punching will make a clear difference to the edge of the design. Practice with leather will be easier.. and work much better. Then what you learn works.
Did you have any luck on the metal custom stamp.
Looks my haul.
It's just always something else to buy.
They are probably using a press. You could probably get a small arbor press
You need a cheap press. You can get something called an "Arbor Press" for less than $50.
What do you use to finish off the metal, like to sand off rough edges and stuff? I just got a dremel but am thinking I am going to need different bits to get a better finish on the edges of my bracelets and curious if you have gotten to this yet
You need a hydraulic press ,stick at it, you will sort the problem , nothing is ever easy at the start ,it's just you need alot of pressure with bigger stamps ,if you know someone into welding and metal work make a square base out of steel and a bottle jack, and explain to them you need something knocked up ,that will stamp metal for you ,or you can just buy a hydraulic press for stamping
And the journey of struggles continues...bam-bam-BAM.
I went through the same thing, but I no longer use a hammer at all. I make my tags in my hydraulic press...so much easier, very crisp and deep. Also, SO quiet! :)
Ahh, I looked into those bad guys! They look great! However a little pricey for me...I have found something that is sort of in between the two, it's like a press where the metal tag is secured, but to impress it you don't press down instead you hammer it down. They call it the "TagMate Stamp", have you heard of it? I'm waiting for it to arrive now, fingers crossed that it'll be good - if not I'll try to get myself a hydraulic press too! Thank you for the suggestion!
+Craftrendy I have heard of the tagmate... supposed to be great. especially for keeping the alignment right. I use my press for so much more than stamping though.
I went to a local welder and had mine custom built for about 1/3 the cost of the Bonny Doon and it is just as good.
+Craftrendy They also sell hydraulic presses at hardware and automotive stores. They are bigger and uglier, but they work the same. The only thing is, with a press you'll have the exact opposite. Easy to apply too much pressure and warp the metal.
I know my reply is months due, >_
You need to have something between what you want to be labeled on and the basis for that stamp needs to bulge out so it is no place to it there will not be a clear mark
Your stamp is fine but your not using enough preasure. You need a press to push the design into the metal like the mint does. A small screw or hydraulic press could be built cheaply. That way you get the right depth every time!
you have to use a regular Sledgehammer a 3 pound should work fine
Yeah! This is exactly like my story :((( I ve paid 147 $ for custom metal stamp and after a month of waiting - such a disappointing... The stamp is just worthless tool... same like yours... The seller arguing with me saying that is my fault, and exactly like you I ve spent money for supply and hummers, but nothing cant help...
Only one thing is so sad - those sellers got money for bad work, and we are got nothing in return...
Thanks for sharing!
This is not a problem for the stamp maker. The picture shows a beautiful relief of the stamp. Girls, you need to have a stronger hand, a bigger hammer or something. As the stamp increases, the pressure below it decreases, so more force is required. The manufacturer's problem would only be if the stamp deformed, but only if used correctly (do not hit the hardened steel, or overheat the stamp)
I had the same problem with a metal stamping piece. :(
Oh no :( Did you manage to solve it??
Craftrendy No I didn't but this year I'll buy some others stamping pieces: )i like your workshop.
Hehe thanks I'm glad you liked it, I've sort of managed to find a solution for my metal stamping problems and will upload a video on that soon if that's any help to you :) Oh and I went over to your channel and I love your filigree pieces!!
Dead blow hammer!!??? That's cool!
+Vistara Jivan Haha it does have a video game weapon ring to it!!
Hey who do you order your custom stamps from?
Etsy
Nice video, went out and got some chicken noodles and won ton soup :)
try heating material on fire
use a brass hammer