• Design measures: 5.5mm wide by 6mm high.
• Made from 1/4" round heat-treated tool steel.
• Hand ground, each one will be slightly different.

Because this stamp has a lot of solid spots on the design (rather than an outline) it is much harder to stamp than some of the other stamps. The Tilt n' Tap Method is very helpful in working with difficult design stamps.

Since design stamps can be a bit tricky, I highly recommend you practice on some cheaper metal before diving into your Sterling Silver or Gold Filled. Click here to purchase a piece of copper sheet for practicing.

For best results with Design Stamps, make sure there is NO padding under your Bench Block, make sure you are working on a stable table, and use a utility hammer (nail pounding hammer) which weighs at least 16 ounces. Feel free to hit the stamp more than once, but hold that stamp steady, making sure you don't shift at all between hits. The more confident you are with the hammer and the strength behind it, the better your impression will be.

Tips for Using Design Stamps
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