Metalstamped DIY Necklace

By: Sarah Scheffler from impressart.com

By: Sarah Scheffler from impressart.com

In the Designer's Words: "Create a pewter necklace stamped with a unique texture and a word of your choice in under 30 minutes! Stamp a texture using ImpressArt's Texture Stamper, stamp a word of your choice on top of the texture. Apply Stamp Enamel and wear!"

Project TypeMake a Project

Bead TypeMetal

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Bead Technique UsedMetalwork

Bead Project TypeNecklace

Beginner

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
ImpressArt Texture Stamper
(2) Chain Nose Pliers
ImpressArt Script Letter Stamps or other font of your choice
Brass Hammer
Steel Block

Instructions

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 block. Strike the pewter blank with the texture stamper, repeatedly, until the pewter blank is textured
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.
Using the Ergo-Angle Hammer, stamp the Whimsy Heart design stamp under “love.”
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.
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.
Attach the jump ring to the pendant. Thread the blank onto the jump ring. Thread the chain through the jump ring.