Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 minutes ago
You can open up all kinds of possibilities by stamping on hand cut, custom blanks for metal stamping. For today's video, I used a custom blank that I cut myself, to create a fun keychain for a friend. This one is loaded with tips for fixing and working around mistakes. These tips are especially helpful when you don't want to waste your more expensive custom blanks.
*music from bensound and YouTube library
Links for the products in today's videos (some are affiliated):
*German style jeweler's saw: amzn.to/3kbjSTS
*Impressart brass head hammer: amzn.to/41iSjZM
*Similar nylon hammer (but honestly get it cheaper at Harbor Freight): amzn.to/3IcdiVh
*Rawhide hammer: amzn.to/41iSyEa
*Bench block (this one comes with a nylon hammer): amzn.to/3XM1nmK
*Sharpie markers: amzn.to/3YUmSTG
*Sharpie oil based paint pen: amzn.to/3YZZ6Wi
*0000 Steel wool: amzn.to/3kgMICl
*Magnet for cleaning up steel wool shavings: amzn.to/3S85ubL
*Power punch hole punch: amzn.to/3Eka016
*Screw down style hole punch: amzn.to/3EjE1y8
*Duct tape: amzn.to/3XIAQa5
*Key rings: amzn.to/3IeNZBN
*Stainless steel pinch bails: etsy.com/listing/196046438/pinch-bails-stainless-steel-7x3mm?click_key=a4f678492dbf54fd2febc77a65f364ef38fee98b%3A196046438&click_sum=910158e3&ga_search_query=pinch%2Bbail&ref=shop_items_search_1&sts=1
*Where to buy custom blanks: etsy.com/shop/BirdsEyeBlanks
*Beaducation's Vintage Tattoo stamps:
beaducation.com/products/vintage-tattoo-uppercase-letter-metal-stamp-set-3mm
You can open up all kinds of possibilities by stamping on hand cut, custom blanks for metal stamping. For today's video, I used a custom blank that I cut myself, to create a fun keychain for a friend. This one is loaded with tips for fixing and working around mistakes. These tips are especially helpful when you don't want to waste your more expensive custom blanks.
*music from bensound and YouTube library
Links for the products in today's videos (some are affiliated):
*German style jeweler's saw: amzn.to/3kbjSTS
*Impressart brass head hammer: amzn.to/41iSjZM
*Similar nylon hammer (but honestly get it cheaper at Harbor Freight): amzn.to/3IcdiVh
*Rawhide hammer: amzn.to/41iSyEa
*Bench block (this one comes with a nylon hammer): amzn.to/3XM1nmK
*Sharpie markers: amzn.to/3YUmSTG
*Sharpie oil based paint pen: amzn.to/3YZZ6Wi
*0000 Steel wool: amzn.to/3kgMICl
*Magnet for cleaning up steel wool shavings: amzn.to/3S85ubL
*Power punch hole punch: amzn.to/3Eka016
*Screw down style hole punch: amzn.to/3EjE1y8
*Duct tape: amzn.to/3XIAQa5
*Key rings: amzn.to/3IeNZBN
*Stainless steel pinch bails: etsy.com/listing/196046438/pinch-bails-stainless-steel-7x3mm?click_key=a4f678492dbf54fd2febc77a65f364ef38fee98b%3A196046438&click_sum=910158e3&ga_search_query=pinch%2Bbail&ref=shop_items_search_1&sts=1
*Where to buy custom blanks: etsy.com/shop/BirdsEyeBlanks
*Beaducation's Vintage Tattoo stamps:
beaducation.com/products/vintage-tattoo-uppercase-letter-metal-stamp-set-3mm
