{"product_id":"maddisons-jewellers-shot-plate-6-flower-design-sizes","title":"Jeweller's Shot Plate - 6 Flower Design Sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeweller's Shot Plate - 6 Flower Design Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA shot plate impression block for creating designs with soft metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used with a hammer, mallet, or hydraulic press\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a flower design in 6 sizes from 3-9mm approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 80x 50 x 20mm approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I prepare my metal to use with the shot plate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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","brand":"Maddisons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59398498058574,"sku":"2725-1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/2940\/1166\/files\/1734362103-72809900.jpg?v=1775929994","url":"https:\/\/maddisonsofdurham.co.uk\/products\/maddisons-jewellers-shot-plate-6-flower-design-sizes","provider":"Maddisons of Durham","version":"1.0","type":"link"}