I’ve been a fan of hand-stamped jewelry for a long time now. I think it’s such a beautiful way to display names or initials of loved ones. I wanted to give something special to my mother in law this year, and knew exactly what I wanted to make. To be honest… I was a little nervous trying to do this on my own, but a trip to Hobby Lobby made it very easy for me! They had everything that I needed and even a few tips!
I grabbed a set of steel letter stamps. I found these in the jewelry making section. I picked a fun font (angelina), but they had several to choose from. I used a 40% off coupon too! The initial cost is a little expensive if you are just planning on making one necklace, but if you use the stamps for more than one it will pay for itself! I also bought a steel block, some small metal blanks (mine already had links on them) and also some masking tape.
Since I am just starting out with stamping metal… I am only doing initials here. As I get more experience I will show you how to make whole words and such, but the simple initial… was so easy! I just laid the small metal blank on the steel pad (which had a towel under it) and taped it down. I made sure that the part I was stamping was exposed.
Next I took the stamp I wanted to use and carefully placed it on top of the metal blank. With a hammer and a steady hand I pounded the stamp 2 times per letter. You may be able to get away with one pound of the hammer, but mine needed two to get a good impression. Just make sure not to lift the stamp up at all until you are done hammering. Once the impressions are made use a sharpie or other black permanent marker to mark inside the letter. Rub off the excess ink with a damp paper towel. String the stamped jewelry on a chain and add a charm if you want.
It came out beautiful and my MIL loved it!
~I am writing this post in honor of my favorite hobby store: Hobby Lobby. I fully support their efforts to fight for freedom.~
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Rachel,
Lisa
This is my next investment for my jewelry making arsenal. I’ve so wanted to give this a try for some time too. The necklace is lovely and I’m sure your MIL loved it and will cherish for many years!! Happy New Year!!
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Thanks, Lisa! happy New Year to you too!
I love stamped jewelry and never knew it could be so easy!
I know! It gets harder when you try to make words, but I am sure with practice it won’t be all that bad.
I too have wanted to try this and I believe this will be my next project. I too fully support Hobby Lobby standing their ground for what is right!!!
thanks for stopping by! Happy New Year!
I been wanting to try this for sometime. Thank you for the instructions.
Thanks for coming by! Happy new Year!
Great tutorial and I am totally inspired to make these personalized, gorgeous necklaces
Pinned!
Thanks, Keri!
Where did you get the metal blanks you used?
I got everything to make these at Hobby Lobby. It was all in the jewelry making area.
Beautiful necklace! I’ve done a bunch of stamped metal projects and I’ve never thought to tape down the tag … duh!!
the blank I was using was so little that I knew I needed something to hold it down. Thanks!
I have also started to try this but haven’t been successful. What mm and inch of stamps are you using. Ex 3mm/ 1/8 in! I also totally support hobby lobby! That’s for this tutorial.
TThe metal blanks are 10mm and the stamps are 3mm 1/8″ I have only been doing initials except for one word that I have done which wasn’t great, but it was acceptable.
I have been looking for a tutorial like this forever! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks, have fun!
This is great! I think I’ll be making some of these for Mother’s day gift for my sister. Love it!
Thanks for sharing. And I love Hobby Lobby too! I support their stores whenever I can.
This would make a great Mother’s Day gift for sure!
It’s so beautiful, Rachel. I’ve been thinking about making a trip to the craft store; this gives me so many ideas and kinda makes me less afraid to try it.
Thank you! I can’t wait to see what you make!
I have tried this and really enjoy it…have even put names on blanks and applied to small boxes….I use blanks with no holes…am a strong supporter of Hobby Lobby…I hope they get more customers than they can handle!
Maybe I will get brave and start trying whole words! Go hobby lobby!
I have always wanted to try doing hand stamping. Might have to go on my list for later this year! We don’t have a Hobby Lobby (here insert sad face) but, maybe a kit online may have to be found. Yours turned out really cute!!
Thanks so much! They have an online store too at HobbyLobby,com !
I have been coveting these necklaces from the Vintage Pearl for months. Now I am going to make my own for myself and all my friends and family!
Thanks for the tutorial! I bought some metal stamps a while back and have had a hard time finding blank charms to stamp. I forgot to check hobby lobby though. I’m happy to support this great store too!