How to make hand-stamped metal jewelry

Metal jewelry is attractive for both men and women. When you buy metal jewelry gift, have you thought about writing some words to express your feelings? The stamped metal jewelry will be your best option. So here are the basic steps of making hand-stamped metal jewelry.
First, you have to design your words, letters, and symbols. You should determine what to write, how long they will be, what size they are. You could design on the paper, avoiding any error. You should make sure the dimension of the metal jewelry is suitable for what you will stamp.
It is necessary to place an anvil block under the metal jewelry when you start to stamp. When you start, you should make the stamp is correctly in the place you want to mark. Use a hammer to stamp a few times when it is in right position. More times of striking is needed if you want a deep mark.
Next, you have to oxidize the jewelry with oxidation products. Permanent marker is recommended here for new beginners to color the mark you have depressed.
To well rub the jewelry, you could choose to use the steel with grade. It will help to remove the unwanted marks when you polish the surface.
After the polishing, you need to make a hole through which you make your jewelry chains. Till now, your hand-stamped jewelry is complete.
The materials and the tools are easy to found in craft stores. Are you ready? Have a try to show your talent.