{"product_id":"durston-impression-dies-choose-pattern","title":"Durston Impression Dies - Choose Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurston Impression Die - Choose Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor creating intricate shapes on jewellery pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with a hydraulic press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from high quality steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e55mm diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 different patterns are available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare my metal to use with the shot plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThere are two ways:\u003cbr\u003e1. Use a blowtorch to melt the metal into a ball, pickle it, then place in the die\u003cbr\u003e2. Use a blank (piece of sheet metal) twice the depth of the impression, and anneal\u003cbr\u003eFor wire dies, flatten your wire with a soft mallet, then simply lay onto the design.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I get the impression onto my metal?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLay your blank, wire or ball of metal over the design. There are two ways to get the impression:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHammer \u0026amp; Punch Method: direct the punch into the die and use a flat headed hammer to strike the punch hard. Always work on a stable surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHydraulic Press Method: Use your press as instructed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I remove my metal from the die?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTry to use slightly more metal than you think you will need to allow you to lift the metal out. A knife can be carefully inserted underneath the edge of the metal to help. Keep the shot plate oiled before using as this will make the metal much easier to remove.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I make using the impression dies?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eShot plates and impression dies can help you create beautiful decorative jewellery. They are ideal for earrings, lockets, pendants, brooches and more. You can use a piercing saw to cut around the design, then file the edges to a smooth, flat finish. These cut pieces can even be soldered onto larger designs - just take care not to melt your creation!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888888;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Durston","offers":[{"title":"Durston Impression Die - Choose Pattern - 1","offer_id":59398213566798,"sku":"DURSTON-2176","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Durston Impression Die - Choose Pattern - 2","offer_id":59398213599566,"sku":"DURSTON-2177","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Durston Impression Die - Choose Pattern - 3","offer_id":59398213632334,"sku":"DURSTON-2178","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Durston Impression Die - Choose Pattern - 4","offer_id":59398213665102,"sku":"DURSTON-2179","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Durston Impression Die - Choose Pattern - 5","offer_id":59398213697870,"sku":"DURSTON-2180","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/2940\/1166\/files\/1722948800-17487600.jpg?v=1775928153","url":"https:\/\/maddisonsofdurham.co.uk\/products\/durston-impression-dies-choose-pattern","provider":"Maddisons of Durham","version":"1.0","type":"link"}