Thank you to ImpressArt for sponsoring today’s awesome metal stamping giveaway!
It’s no secret if you read here… well, ever, that I totally love metal stamping and jewelry stamping. I’ve been sharing stamped jewelry tutorials and ideas for a few years now, and I get really excited every time I see the product line expanded over at ImpressArt. I’m a huge fan of stamping on their pewter blanks (which, by the way, are PERFECT for beginners) and they just released a bunch of new shapes and the new Juniper font set – both of which I’m going to be showing you in today’s project! Be sure to read all the way to the end of the post today, and get entered in the giveaway, too!
I used a combination of wire wrapping and stamping to make this pendant. I love the “floating” look of the heart, and of course, I added my kids’ names for a totally unique mommy necklace. To get the look, here’s what you will need to make a stamped necklace of your own:
- ImpressArt’s new 3mm Juniper font (I went with upper case, and it comes with bonus basic designs!)
- A bench block and stamping hammer
- Heart-shaped soft strike pewter stamping blank
- 18 gauge silver plated copper wire
- 22 gauge silver plated copper wire
- Wire cutters
- Round nosed pliers
- Stamp straight tape (or in a pinch, if you’ve just run out like I did, washi tape or masking tape will also work, though they aren’t as thick)
- Permanent marker, or other means of oxidizing your piece
- Polishing cloth
First, you’ll need to create your frame. This may take a little practice – I’m a little on the rusty side so my wrap ended up slightly messy. But here’s what you will do, and wire is inexpensive and plentiful so you can be sure to get plenty of practice. :)
Cut a length of 18 gauge wire at about 8-10 inches. This will be on the long side, but it’s easier to work with the tails of the wire when they’re longer, and how much you need will also depend on what size you want to make it. Wrap your wire around a 1″ round object – and GUESS WHAT – your stamping hammer is the perfect size! Pull it tight, and give both ends a twist to “lock” them into place at that size and shape.
Slide your form off, and form one of the wire ends into a loop (for your chain) with your round nosed pliers.
You will have formed a piece that’s your round frame, a top loop, and a little “neck” in between. Wrap the tail ends of your wires around that neck part 2-3 times, and cut off the excess with wire cutters. That will give you a finished loop. If you find that you’ve bent your wire frame a little when creating it, slide it back around your hammer to re-round it.
Now, for the fun part – stamp! I really recommend that beginners check out my detailed beginner metal stamping post – it’s PAGES of information to get you started if you’ve never tried it before. I will go over the basics in this post, but just know there’s much more info to be had if you feel like this is still intimidating.
I ran out of stamp straight tape, so I just used washi tape to mark the spacing of my letters and secure my piece to my bench block. I stamped my kids’ names, and also a little heart.
Next, I darkened the letters with a permanent marker and used a polishing cloth to take off the excess markings. If you have another method you prefer (acrylic paint, liver of sulfur), you can certainly oxidize or darken your impressions however you like.
The holes are pre-drilled on the heart (yay!) so the final step is just to wrap your heart into your round frame. I cut a length of 22 gauge wire about 6 inches long, and wrapped 3 times, then added the blank and wrapped through the hole twice, then wrapped three more times. Trim the ends of the wire off with your wire cutters.
Finish your piece with an 18″ chain (mine’s a 2mm curb chain, but ball chains look nice too – totally up to you).
I love it – it’s so nice to have something more than round discs to choose from in creating stamped designs. Now – ImpressArt wants to let one of you try the new Juniper font, too!
Rafflecopter will walk you through all the ways to get your entries in below. US friends & readers age 18 and up can enter now through October 26th, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST. Good luck!
Lovely set, thanks for sharing your inspiration. I would love to win!
I have not started stamping yet, but I would love to start!!! I am all about homemade necklaces so I think this would be a great first project.
I can’t wait to start stamping. You have the best jewelry projects. Thanks !
I haven’t started yet but I’ve been wanting to learn for awhile now! Thanks for the chance!
I was uld SOOOO love to win this!!!!
I would love to get started using these.
I would love to give this a try! What beautiful gifts you could create!
Fab giveaway, Adrianne! I would love to grow my stamp supply collection!
Your tutorials are awesome. I would love to try this out!
I am looking to get started it looks like such frun.
I have wanted to try stamping on metal but was a bit nervous about it. Seeing how you made the necklace, makes me want to try it asap! Love it!
I want to do more stamping. Thanks for the great post!
I really want to get started.
this is great. Thank yoU!
I would live to get started!! Thanks for the opportunity to win this prize!
I have never tried metal stamping but it has been on my list to try for quite some time! I really like that he idea of making something that is truly one of a kind! Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d always wanted to try stamping! I’d love to win this!
I would like to get started with stamping. I have found some projects making necklaces out of washers and rings out of pennies and this stamp set would bring them to a whole new level of awesomeness!!
This is very neat. I’d love to learn more about this.
This is so cool! I would love to win!
AWESOME GIVEAWAY! WOULD LOOVE TO WIN!
I JUST bought my starter supplies but haven’t given it a try yet. I have loved your stamped projects so much, it inspired me to give it a try. Would love to win a cute font set to add to my new collection!
I can’t wait to try stamping. I’m going to stamp soooo many Christmas presents!
I have been wanting to try stamping!
Would love to win!
I’ve always wanted to try stamping. This project is adorable.
IM,REALLY EXCITED ABOUT GETTING STARTED THIS WOULD BE AWESOME TO MAKE CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!
I am totally new to this, but I have ordered stamped jewelry from others and love it! My friends always comment on how much they like my jewelry. I would love to create it just for them. :)
I’ve always wanted to start stamping. I have so many ideas just need the supplies :)
I’m new to stamping, I would love to get started and make personalized stamped jewelry for my family and friends as gifts.
stamping is on my crafting bucket list! i have TONS of ideas on how to use it. just never had the tools to do so :)
I have wanted to start stamping and this would be a great start!
I REALLY WANT TO LEARN HOW TO STAMP JEWELRY!! I LOVE THIS
I am so happy that I found you! I have really just started collecting my stash of letter stamps and designer stamps. I have found your imagination and creativity a lot of fun. I’m sure I will be returning for more and more inspiration! Thanks so much.!
Teresa
I want to learn and I’d like to make some cuff bracelets, earrings, and necklaces.
I am ready to start stamping and was so excited to stumble upon your blog! How exiting it would be to win!!!
I would love to win this set, I’ve never stamped on metal before and it looks like fun!
I am trying to get into stamping but I don;t seem to be able to hit the darn thing hard enough to get an imprint. Having the same issues with texturizing metal.
I would love to learn to stamp! Seems like so much fun.
I would like to try stamping Christmas ornaments.
I started stamping then stopped. Now thanks to your tutorials, Im inspired to start again! Thanks! This giveaway would be such a great way to get started agin.
Fantastic! Simple but beautiful!!
I remember metal stamping in my high school art class and I loved it. That was 24 years ago and now the ideas & creativity is endless. Having a set of my own would be the perfect way to begin metal stamping again.
I’ve never stamped before but I’d love to start trying. I think a necklace would be a great beginner project!
I would love to try this!
I’d love to win, I’ve wanted to do stamping for a while!
I have been wanting to learn how to stamp jewelry.
I am looking to get started, actually my daughter has been after me since it’s something she really really wants to do.
I love creating “fandom” stamped projects and would love to add this stamp set to my collection. Thanks for the chance and the cute project idea.
Oh so many projects to do with this set!
I’d like to get started stamping. I think girl grand and I could have a lot of fun together while doing this.
I would to make gifts for my friends and family.
This necklace is adorable, I’d love to make one for each of my daughter-in-laws!
I’m just getting started and love your projects. Thank you for all you share with new learners like me!
I would love to win this. I been wanting to get started doing stamping and this would be the perfect start.
I would love to learn to stamp!
I have tried stamping old silverware, I want to branch out
This is so neat.
I love this necklace….it will be a perfect Christmas gift for my sister!!
I haven’t ever stamped before, but would love to learn!! Thanks for the chance to win.
I’ve always wanted to try metal stamping
Ii would like to start stamping- love your blog and tutorials. Would love to win this die set thanks for the chance to win.
I always wanted to try stamps, since I did this in Middle School.
Thanks for the great project. I love stamping on pewter! It leaves such a great impression. Would love to win the ImpressArt Juniper stamps. My stamps are only a plain basic font. Would love to step it up!
Ooh I have always wanted to try this. Fingers crossed
Thank you
I’m just starting out with stamping, but I pretty much want to STAMP ALL THE THINGS! :)
I have been wanting to try stamping jewelry. Thank you for the chance to win!
i LOVE METAL STAMPING PROJECTs and you always have such cute ones! What a great giveaway, Count me in!
OH HOW CUTE! I LOVE MAKING PERSONALIZED NECKLACES! GOING TO TRY TO MAKE SOME CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS THIS YEAR! SHOULD BE FUN!! :) THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT POST AND THE CHANCE TO WIN :)
I’m just getting started with stamping metal jewelry. So excited to learn the technique and make beautiful things.
i would love to learn to make stamped jewelry!
I would love to win these and get started stamping
I LOVE stamped jewelry and have been wanting to start doing my own. This would be a great way to start by winning this!! I love seeing all your creative stamped jewelry. It inspires me : )
I am just learning to stamp , but would like to learn more
Love your blog!!!!!
I have wanted to try metal stamping for so long. Would love to win, thank you for the chance.
Would love to win this. Have been interested in starting to stamp metal for a long time!
I have never done this before but it looks like a lot of fun and the necklaces ARE SO CUTE I WOULD LOVE TO GIVE IT A TRY!
Love this. Thanks for the photos too. Helps us visual learners.
Live this necklace. Would like to win an impressart stamp set so that i could try it myself. Thanks
Such a neat project and a great prize. sure would like to win and begin making my own stamped shapes!
Love it! I would love to learn how to stamp; very cool!
I would love to start stamping!
I haven’t ever stamped before, but would love to learn!!
I’ve NEVER STAMPED BEFORE BUT YOU HAVE GIVEN ME SO MUCH INSPIRATION TO BECOME GOOD AT IT. yOUR PROJECTS ARE SO CUTE!
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
Love it!! very cute!!
I haVe always wanted to do the stamped art. I really like the font on this set. It looks so nice. The necklace is so cute.
Oh how I would love to win this. I just found your blog a couple weeks ago and fell in love with the stamping tutorials and ideas that you have shared! I have recently taken up wire wrapping and this would be a perfect addition to my new found passion. :)
I would love to win one! I want to make christmas gifts for some fam!
I have done wire wrapping, but have never tried stamping. This would be a good started kit for me.
I would love to win this to start stamping.
I have not stamped on metal at least since i was in school many moons ago. but IT LOOKS LIKE FUN.
I have made stamped necklaces, and i am going to try some Bracelets next.
iT WOULD BE SO great to win this!! I have recently started metal stamping and it’s so much fun!!
Would love to learn.
I love how you wired the heart in the hoop. Very clever. I have done a little stamping but would really like to do more. I want to stamp pennies.
I’d like to get started doing this beautiful craft!
I love the wire wrapped frame around the heart! I’ve been stamping for several months, but I’m new to wire wrapping and this is something I will have to try! thank you so much for sharing this project and for hosting the giveaway. I’d love to add the juniper font to my hand stamp letter set options :)
I’ve never stamped before but have always wanted to try :)
Still getting started. love this font!
I am wanting to start stamping. Fabulous set!
this is a really cute and easy project, I would love to win.
I love making necklaces! This one is beautifUl
I’ve been wanting to learn how to do this! Wonderful tutorial! Thanks for such great instructions and pictures. Thanks also for the chance to win! Woot! Good luck everyone!
Love!!! This set is on my amazon wIsh list :) along with the heart blanks!
Thanks so much for the opportunity to learn new techniques, this is still such a popular medium. I’d LOVE to win the stamp set, it’s a great font!
Would love to starT stamping with this set!
sUCH A CUTE IDEA! vERY CREATIVE!
Love it!!! I can’t wait to try one!
I am just getting into stamping and your projects have really helped! Thanks so much!
This LOOKS SO FUN. I’m interested in trying this art. What a wonderful way to make some personalized gifts. Holidays are on their way!
you made this project look so easy~ I’d really like to try doing this!
My daughter and I have been wanting to learn how to stamp jewelry. This would be a great inspiration to start!
I have been wanting to learn and make stamed jewelry. Love the ideas you show.
starting stamping has been on my to craft list. i keep drooling ove. impressart’s whole line. then i hear my amex weep from my wallet over all the cool stamps i have to have =)
This is the cutest necklace!! I’ve got so many projects rattling around in my brain that would be great with this stamp set!
WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS!