How to Metal Punch Bracelet Blanks and Use the EZ-Bender Tool
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- beadaholique.c... - Create personalized message bracelets with metal punches and the EZ-Bender tool. This video also shows how to add patina to the lettering to make it really stand out.
Designer: Julie Bean
Related Project:
To Be or Not to Be Bracelet
Project B731
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You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
The Beadsmith 27 Piece Uppercase Calligraphy Alphabet Letters Punch Set For Metal 3mm
SKU: XTL-0756
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The Beadsmith Bracelet Stamping Strip, For Altered Jewelry 0.25x6 Inches, 2 Pieces, Copper
SKU: PND-0474
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The Beadsmith Metal Elements EZ-Bender, Cuff Bracelet Tool, Steel
SKU: XTL-1063
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Vintaj Patina Opaque Permanent Ink - Black Onyx - 0.5 Ounce Bottle
SKU: XTL-9078
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Eurotool Bench Block Helper - Rubber Base With Interchangeable Steel And Nylon Blocks
SKU: XTL-0250
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ImpressArt Brass Hammer For Metal Stamping - 1 Pound - 1 Piece
SKU: XTL-0277
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The Beadsmith Bracelet Bending Pliers - Gently Curve Bracelets And Components
SKU: XTL-0084
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The Beadsmith Bracelet Stamping Strip, For Altered Jewelry 0.25x6 Inches, 2 Pieces, Brass
SKU: PND-0470
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The Beadsmith Bracelet Stamping Strip, For Altered Jewelry 0.25x6 Inches, 2 Pieces, Silver Tone Nickel
SKU: PND-0478
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I've also used blue painter's tape to imprint the phrase on and then fill in with black marker if it is an important gift for someone. Then, I stick the tape to the silver bench block to size it up perfectly.
In order to know where to start, I always find the center of whatever material I am stamping and I mark it. Then I find the center of the word or phrase that I am stamping. For instance TO BE OR NOT TO BE is 13 letters. The seventh letter "N" is the center of the phrase. The "N" will be the first letter that I stamp. I would line it up with the center mark and then work outward in each direction. That way, I am pretty certain that my stamping is centered.
+VirgoMoon9675 I do a similar thing, only I count each character including spaces, then start in the middle and work out. So the phrase TO BE OR NOT TO BE is 18 characters, the middle two being N and a space, so I put the N on one side of the halfway mark and the space on the other. In the end, there isn't a whole lot of difference between our two methods.
That makes sense as well. Maybe I will try it your way next time just to see if I get a different or better result.
Your way sounds so much easier and I wouldn't mess up as much.
Thes Bracelets are so fun to make & they are »Beautiful« thank you julie,i really enjoy to play whit these tool & make bunch of Bracelets!
Edge of the stamp stick with edge of the bracelet is the key thank you so much I was wondering how to make them well lined up
I've tried the "find the middle and stamp backwards and forwards from there" and I always get off going backwards. I suppose my mind just doesn't work that way. I have found it easier to quickly take a slip of paper and a soft bead mat. I push the phrase into the paper, take a pencil (if I can't see it) and quickly shade it in if needed, and then size it up to the actual material (pendant or bracelet blank) that I am going to imprint. This gives me a perfect centered piece that goes forward. I use the paper piece to make sure I'm spacing correctly from time to time.
I have the same issue. Thanks for the tip
Great video! Thanks for the tips,especially removing excess ink with nail polish remover! Fabulous!
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Awesome video thanks for sharing 🌺🌻🌸
This is so cool I wanna try making these. I just opened up an etsy store and I can't wait to start making a variety of different fun things like these bracelets
Hi. How you're doing with your stamping?
Can I Know What Is The Dimensions Of That Bracelet Please? I really needed it for my project because i am planning to make that. Thank You! The Length/Width/Height will be helpful.
We can confirm they are 0.25x6inches and 1.08mm thick. You can find them here: beadaholique.com/products/beadsmith-bracelet-stamping-strip-for-altered-jewelry-0-25x6-inches-2-pieces-copper
Thanks for watching! Go Lakers!!
thanks a lot for this video ...
ignore my comment below lol ..looks like u already answered . t.u
Is the Vintaj permanent ink, better then enamel markers? And dose it fade over time?
The vintaj ink is durable but it can fade over time when jewelry is worn heavily. We haven't noticed much of a difference in wear between the ink and enamel markers, but the ink is easier to apply thickly so you may get a more durable result depending on how much ink you used.
@@beadaholique Okay, thank you!
Thanks for this video, Julie. All I need it the bracelet tool and some blanks. Fun! Fun!
Hello Beadaholique, what's the exact name of the tool who's bending the bracelet, and where can I buy it ?
Thank you very much ;-)
Hi :) The name of this tool is the Beadsmith EZ-Bender. You can buy it from us here: www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-metal-elements-ez-bender-cuff-bracelet-tool-steel.html
Thank you very much, it's so nice to answer me, and as fast!
Merci beaucoup ;-)
Does this type of material tarnish ?
+Nini Nguyen Sorry we missed this question. Yes, these blanks will tarnish with time. They'll polish up well with a cloth. You could also try applying a sealant to your finished piece.
which sealant do you find most effective?
i ssee the answer lower down thanks!
Can u tell me where to buy the ink? I searched but didn’t see it anywhere! Tia
Hi. What do u call this material where u stamped the letters, and also to curve the metal?
The is called a stamping strip.
www.beadaholique.com/catalogsearch/result/?type=all&q=stamping+strips
The other referenced item is the BeadSmith Metal Elements EZ-Bender
www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-metal-elements-ez-bender-cuff-bracelet-tool-steel.html
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Does this type of material Tarnish? Thank you
+Ella Marie Yes, over time these blanks will tarnish. You can use a cloth to clean them up again or if you want, you could try sealing them. I am so glad you like the videos! Thanks for watching.
Oh my god I love it !! Thanks for this tutorial I want to do some of them but I am wondering about the gold and rose gold/copper color bracelet blanks, do the color tarnish by time ?
sorry just saw the answer down in the comments ^^ haa tools are a little bit expensive but seems so much fun...
I just brought a kit and I think it’s the stamps that’s not really getting it so I’ll just get some impresses stamps because clearly I have all the supplies but just horrible STM’s so because most of them are backwards unless I’m just wrong
Huh I'm not sure I've ever heard of backward stamping. You mean the imagine they stamp is reversed? Raised where it should be sunken? That sounds really annoying! Here's our selection of ImpressArt tools for you to look it: beadaholique.com/collections/impressart
Where did you get this bench block?
great video @beadaholique where do you get the blank bracelets?
You can find the materials on our website, Beadaholique.com. Here is a direct link: www.beadaholique.com/to-be-or-not-to-be-bracelet.html
Great Video, Thanks :-)
what gague are best so they are so bendable when wearing
The strips are only available in 18 and 22 gauge, but both will be easy to work with. Thanks for watching!
what size letters did you use for the "to be..." bracelet?
Regrettably, we no longer offer this project as the punches have been discontinued.
Will that patina work with aluminum blanks?
Yes it'll work with aluminum
Thanks. Perfect instructional.
What font and size was the love you to the moon and back bracelet in
Here is the punch set I used for that bracelet: www.beadaholique.com/p-29855-beadsmith-27-piece-lowercase-handwritten-alphabet-letters-a-z-punch-set-for-metal-2mm.aspx It's a handwritten lowercase font, 2mm in size.
The nail polish remover won't have any adverse effects on metal, especially gold filled?
+Simplyebs I have honestly not tried nail polish remover on gold filled. I have not noticed any adverse affects when I have used it on plated pieces but I do wipe it clean.
+Beadaholique Okay, thank you! ☺
what would you use as a sealant? and what is the green handled pliers called ?
I'd recommend Vintaj metal sealant: www.beadaholique.com/vintaj-mini-glaze-metal-sealer-and-patina-extender-0-5-ounce-bottle.html The green handled pliers are bracelet bending pliers, you can see them here: www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-bracelet-bending-pliers-gently-curve-bracelets-and-components.html
Hi. Can you tell the exact steps for this? I buy copper strips from rundown market area where they are already badly stained. So my steps would be 1) to clean those strips with brasso/tomato ketchup / baking soda 2) stamp letters and fill in the black ink 3) use a sealant ? I did few samples where I cleaned those strips, handstamped with ink and kept in my drawer for 3 days and it got badly corroded. The city I live in has high Humidity. As it was my first time I could not fill the ink properly so whilst cleaning it again the baking soda took off all the ink !!! . Please let me know the perfect process. Thanks for the video
I wanna make stamped rings & wonder if nail polish would work as well
Do you know how to make copper not easy to get rusty ?
hey, are these like one size fits all ...or how do i size them
The blanks come in a 6 inch size that's a good one-size-fits-many length. Once you make the initial bends with the tool you can try it on your wrist and adjust the fit tighter or wider by hand. We've got another video demonstrating the bender tool that demonstrates a little bit of that process th-cam.com/video/p_WIeNDPKR4/w-d-xo.html
What is the name of the second font? Maybe I missed it, but I only see the calligraphy set. thank you
I can confirm it is the lower case Bridgette font. Here is a direct link: www.beadaholique.com/impressart-33-piece-deluxe-lowercase-alphabet-stamps-bridgette-1-8-inch-3mm-1-set.html
Thanks for watching!
Can you use a regular hammer with this? And how do you know how hard to push down on your hammer?
We recommend against using steel hammers. If you are using a steel hammer with a steel bench block or anvil, the energy from every hit will bounce from the block back to the hammer, creating a poor impression. A brass hammer is great for stamping as it's softer than steel, allowing the energy of the impact to go directly into the stamping blank. Just in case, the brass hammer in this video can be found here: www.beadaholique.com/impressart-brass-hammer-for-metal-stamping-1-pound-1-piece.html
As far as how hard you should hit it, we recommend practicing on a scrap blank to gauge how hard to hit your hammer. Thanks so much!
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What if I want to make it shorter?
Is there anything you do with the blanks you’ve made mistakes on?
You can save the piece for practice and test designs.
Which type of jewelry brings in more sells, Beaded jewelry or metal stamped jewelry?
The popularity of jewelry styles changes all the time. Our designers recommend working with the styles you like best: www.beadaholique.com/beadaholique-live-class-selling-and-displaying-your-jewelry.html
Beadaholique Oh OK. Thank you so much, for your response. I do beaded loom bracelets and really love making and selling them. Sales are very slow and when I look on places like Etsy, it seems the more popular choice is stamped metal pieces. I will stay true to my brand, but may try this out in the future.
i love this vdo . thank you. ^o^
hi ..what is the font you used plz? thank you
Hi Sheraine, you can see the font we used here: www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-27-piece-uppercase-calligraphy-alphabet-letters-punch-set-for-metal-3mm.html
does this set work on steel or heavier metals?
where can I buy all the sullied?
+kadyja brealey Hi Kadyja, you can find links to buy everything you need to make this bracelet on our project page www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-B731.aspx
where do you buy your metals from?
+Juan Cervantes We carry metal blanks from many different companies. The bracelet blanks you see in this video, as well as the bender tool, are from The BeadSmith, a jewelry supply company in New Jersey.
where i can buy that alphabet case?
You can find the alphabet punch set we used in the video in our online store here: www.beadaholique.com/beadsmith-27-piece-uppercase-calligraphy-alphabet-letters-punch-set-for-metal-3mm.html