Metal Stamping Spoons

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I've finally gotten a chance to try some metal stamping and I can tell you.... I love it. I totally chose the wrong size on the stamp set: 1/16" (1.5mm) is a little small to make much of a show on silverware. So, I've got to step it up next time. I guess that means I have to do some shopping.........aw, too bad. ;-) 

Here's how I did it:

My set of silver plated utensils have reached the end of their use. 

At the table, that is. 

They've got plenty of *other* uses I can put them to!!!!!
These are the tools you'll need:
Stamp Set
Pliers
Steel Wool (or Sandpaper)
Hammer
Permanent Marker
Silverware
Rag

You should probably have an awl, some heavy and iron to pound your utensils flat on.....I didn't have that. I used a junky, heavy duty, all-purpose table. 

Wrap your utensil in the rag and start flattening it out:

Then, get a general idea of where you want your letters to go (I just free-handed it), hold the stamp tightly to the spot, and pound it (I found about 5 good, strong taps did the trick). 

Then, cover the stamped area with black permanent marker:

And, scratch away the marker with the steel wool, leaving some within the stamped letters, giving it some nice depth. 

If you want to make your fork curly, you can use the pliers to slowly curl the fork (once it has been flattened)  tines into shape. Your gonna need some muscles for this part. :-) 

I think it turns out pretty cool. 

You can see how teeny those letters are, though, can't you? I totally need to buy a new set. 

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