Let’s make your own handstamped pendant!

Before you get started I want to remind you that your project does NOT HAVE TO BE PERFECT. The imperfections give each piece character, individuality, and charm.

After you have watched the class, pick a short meaningful word, name, or initials that you would like to stamp.
Pick the blank piece of jewelry you will be stamping. Start with a simple blank pendant or small piece of sheet metal.
Pick the letters you will be using and lay them out in order.
Use masking tape to secure your blank jewelry or sheet metal to your anvil or work table.
Place a piece of tape above or below where you will stamp on the metal as a guide.
Make sure your letters are facing the right direction before you stamp.
Hold the stamp firmly and GO FOR IT!
Strike the head of the stamp like you practiced for each letter. (Just so you know, I STILL get nervous every time I stamp on a piece of jewelry!)

Please post your project photo in the Student Project section of this class and maybe let me know why you chose the word you did; what it means to you. The initials I chose for my pendant in the video are my Dad's, who I lost to ALS last year.

I can’t wait to see what you come up with!! Please share photos of your final project, your process, and your workspace and maybe someone else will learn something new from the way you do things. It’s all about learning from each other. As always, please post any questions you may have for me and I will get back to you.

RESOURCES

riogrande.com
beadaholique.com
amazon.com

Hobby stores such as (**Use in app or online 40-60% off coupons):
- Hobby Lobby
- Michaels (takes competitor's coupons)
- Joann

Amanda Bickford

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