Stamping on a Curve

Step 1

Adhere circle guide to blank.

Tip: Apply circle guide towards the top of blank in order to stamp in a curve along bottom edge of blank.

Tip: Apply circle guide towards the bottom of blank in order to stamp in a curve along top edge of blank.

Step 2

Write desired message directly onto the stamp guide and utilize the guideline marks for spacing.

Step 3

Step 3

Hold stamp on blank. Lightly drag stamp towards the guide until the stamp catches the edge of the guide.

Tip: Slightly tilt the stamp while dragging the stamp towards the guide. Hold the stamp flat and firmly in place before striking the stamp.

Note: For stamping lowercase letters (g, j, p, q, y) along top edge of blank: Place the bottom of the stamp on the blue line that runs through the guide marks.

Step 4

Anchor side of hand on workspace, and then strike the stamp once with medium force using metal stamping hammer. Repeat to complete desired word.