How to Make Stamped Sterling Silver Jewelry

Sterling silver is an affordable type of authentic metal. It is not as cheap in quality as a base metal. However, it is not as expensive as gold or platinum. Sterling silver is popular type of jewelry, especially stamped sterling silver jewelry. Silver stamped with letters or a symbol adds customization to the piece of jewelry, making it more personal. With the proper tools, you can create your own stamped sterling silver jewelry.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sterling silver sheet metal Sheet metal shears File Steel block Stamps Ball-peen hammer Silver chain

How to Make Stamped Silver Jewelry

1. Cut the silver sheet metal to the desired length and width using sheet metal shears.

2. File the edges of the sterling silver sheet until they are smooth and even.

3. Place the silver sheet on a steel block.

4. Arrange the stamps on the sheet of silver as you would like them to appear.

5. Stamp your design into the silver sheet by hammering the stamps with the ball-peen hammer.

6. Use the ball-peen hammer to punch a hole completely through the top of the stamped silver to string it onto a silver chain and create a necklace.

Tips & Warnings

• Create necklaces, anklets and rings by cutting the sheet metal in measurement to the corresponding body part and forming the metal over a mandrel using a plastic mallet.
• Make sure the stamped letters or figures are positioned correctly before you begin stamping them as stamped metal cannot be reversed.

References

• Hand Stamped Jewelry