Metal Stamping Supply List - What do I need to get started?

Here's a basic list of the supplies you'll need to start metal stamping:

Most of these metal stamping supplies can be found on my Etsy site

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Metal Letter or Design Stamps -

 www.etsy.com/listing/79223083/letter-stamps-spiral-uppercase-punch-27

Metal Block - This create a clear sharp punch.  Place this under your metal blank.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45355224/bench-block-by-beadsmith-25-inches-by-25

Hammer -  any 4 -  8 oz  hammer, use the flat side when hammering the letters.  One sharp hit is better than a few short hits.  Your punch can move on additional hits creating shadows:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52993426/8-oz-ball-pien-peen-jewelers-hammer-by

Sharpie Marker -  this creates contrast in the recessed areas of your letters.  When you finish adding the sharpie and clean up any stray marks, bake your piece at 260 degrees for 1 hour.  This will set the marker so that it's permanent:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77143032/black-industrial-sharpie-medium-point

Alcohol Wipes - to clean up any excess marker

Polish Cloth - to shine things up when you finish:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58254492/sunshine-polishing-cloth-qty-2

Wrap 'n Tap - if you're curving ring blanks

http://www.etsy.com/listing/78774325/wrap-n-tap-ring-making-or-loop-making

Bracelet Bender - if you're curving Bracelet Blanks

http://www.etsy.com/listing/72888746/bracelet-bender

Practice Metal - Practice before you begin on your final piece

http://www.etsy.com/listing/60282865/14-pound-of-aluminum-scrap?ga_search_query=scrap&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5447366

Hole Punch for Metal - There are a few different styles depending on the size hole you intend to punch.

9 Piece Disc Cutter - 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" diameter holes.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/59038189/9-piece-disc-cutter

Hole Punch Pliers - Round - 1.8 mm - Euro Punch

http://www.etsy.com/listing/77619493/hole-punch-pliers-round-18-mm-euro-punch

Heavy Duty Hand Held Metal Punch 

- 7 punch and dies  3/32", 1/8", 5/32", 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32"

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57594310/heavy-duty-hand-held-metal-punch

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Hope this helps!
Liz