zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
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Post by zarguy on Sept 6, 2014 23:40:29 GMT -5
I'm looking for some stamps to add texture to my silversmithing. Most of what I see for sale are designed shapes or icons. I've looked at: Indian Jewelry Supply RioGrande eBay etsy I want texture I can repeat over a surface or even mix with other textures. I want crosshatching, stippling, etc. I have made a couple of my own stamps carving big nails using metal burs on my flex shaft. It's very time consuming. I would gladly pay for someone else's stamp making expertise. Any recommendations? Lynn
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rocpup
spending too much on rocks
Pink Limb Iris
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Post by rocpup on Sept 7, 2014 8:05:06 GMT -5
Some times making your own tools or using what you find around the garage will work for you. Like finish nail sets or center punches. A rolling mill will do crosshatching, and any pattern you might find like window screen. I have a hand piece that fits on my flex shaft that hammers by using different bits in it you can create endless patterns. I have a polished diamond point that makes a impressive reflective pattern. I have acid etched electronic circuit boards and brass plate then run them through the rolling mill for your own designs. There are books full of ideas on this subject. Don
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Post by snowmom on Sept 7, 2014 9:59:28 GMT -5
have you considered leather carving tools and stamps? In the old days when I did leather carving, tools were meant to be hit with a wooden or rawhide mallet and generally were stainless steel, so you would have to decide if they would hold up to the stress of stamping metal instead of leather, but they do (or did) come in all sorts of shapes and textures.
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electricmonk
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Post by electricmonk on Sept 7, 2014 14:55:23 GMT -5
There are a variety of texturing hammers available, some have interchangeable faces. Not quite as precise as a stamp but get the job done.
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Post by snowmom on Sept 21, 2014 5:21:44 GMT -5
well Lynn, what did you find, or decide to do? Show us what you are working on!
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wendysrockpile
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Post by wendysrockpile on Sept 22, 2014 23:28:41 GMT -5
Hi, You might find it is more economical to buy already textured sheets. Try cooltools.us, go to metal and then textured sheets. They have a great selection of silver, brass, copper and bronze. Several different gauges. At the very least it will give you some ideas. Other than a textured hammer , you can also use a rolling mill but that is a $$ investment. There are several other places but their names elude me right now, I'll drop you a line when I remember them. Wendy
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zarguy
fully equipped rock polisher
Cedar City, Utah - rockhound heaven!
Member since December 2005
Posts: 1,791
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Post by zarguy on Sept 24, 2014 18:37:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions. I remember working leather & stamping it. The designs I remember aren't really what I'm looking for. I'm currently making a couple of my own. I'll take pictures & post them....soon. I have a rolling mill & will use that to texture entire pieces of sheet, but I'm looking to add localized textures & patterns. In my search of the internet, I've found a few good hand-made stamps. I'm getting some ideas. Here's a link to an article I read a couple of days ago. It's coming back not found, but perhaps it'll be back later. www.victorialansford.com/stamps.htmlLynn
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Post by Pat on Sept 24, 2014 18:52:46 GMT -5
I have a few Fretz texturing hammers and dimple pliers.
Lots of good suggestions above. I've also used the gravel on the street for texture. Various sandpaper grits work, as well as brass brushes and wheels.
Eager to see your project.
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Post by Pat on Sept 26, 2014 13:21:02 GMT -5
You could also reticulate the silver.
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Post by Woodyrock on Oct 22, 2014 2:23:01 GMT -5
We use texturing hammers, some of which I made form ball peen hammers. Since you need to anneal them first, get them from the junk shop without handles. If you only texture the face, you can do more precise texturing by striking the ball with another hammer. Woody
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