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Description
Jeweller's Shot Plate - 9 Designs
- A shot plate impression block for creating designs with soft metal
- Can be used with a hammer, mallet, or hydraulic press
- Includes 9 different designs
- Each design is around 5-10mm long
- Made in India
- Made from stainless steel
- Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 20mm approx.
How do I prepare my metal to use with the shot plate?
There are two ways:
1. Use a blowtorch to melt the metal into a ball, pickle it, then place in the die
2. Use a blank (piece of sheet metal) twice the depth of the impression, and anneal
For wire dies, flatten your wire with a soft mallet, then simply lay onto the design.
How do I get the impression onto my metal?
Lay your blank, wire or ball of metal over the design. There are two ways to get the impression:
Hammer & 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.
Hydraulic Press Method: Use your press as instructed.
How do I remove my metal from the die?
Try 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.
What can I make using the impression dies?
Shot 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!
There are two ways:
1. Use a blowtorch to melt the metal into a ball, pickle it, then place in the die
2. Use a blank (piece of sheet metal) twice the depth of the impression, and anneal
For wire dies, flatten your wire with a soft mallet, then simply lay onto the design.
How do I get the impression onto my metal?
Lay your blank, wire or ball of metal over the design. There are two ways to get the impression:
Hammer & 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.
Hydraulic Press Method: Use your press as instructed.
How do I remove my metal from the die?
Try 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.
What can I make using the impression dies?
Shot 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!
Delivery & Returns
Dispatch Times
We endeavour to dispatch all orders placed before 3pm on the same day (weekdays only, excluding bank holidays).
UK Mainland
- Orders below £50: Charged at £2.95 and typically sent via Royal Mail 24 or 24 Tracked service.
- Orders above £50: Sent via Royal Mail Tracked 24 service.
Please note that while next-day delivery is common, it cannot be guaranteed. If you urgently require your order, we strongly recommend selecting the Royal Mail Special Delivery option at checkout, which incurs an additional charge.
You can track all Royal Mail services here: Royal Mail Tracking.
Certain bulky orders are excluded from our regular delivery options. Please check the individual product description for details.
International
We are working to integrate with Royal Mail and DHL at checkout. For now, please add your items to the basket and contact us for a shipping quote at checkout.
Most international orders are shipped via Royal Mail’s Tracked and Signed service. Orders generally arrive within 4-10 days, but customs delays can occur. If no one is home, the item may be taken to your local sorting office.
UK Value Added Tax (VAT) Charges
We will automatically remove any applicable UK VAT from your order during checkout once you select a shipping destination outside the United Kingdom or Isle of Man.
You may be subject to import taxes, duties, and fees once your parcel arrives in your country. Typically, the courier will contact you once your parcel has been processed by customs.
For VAT purposes, Jersey and Guernsey are considered outside the United Kingdom, so UK VAT will be removed from orders shipping to these locations.
Returns
We offer 180 days of free returns on all products. Please contact our team if you wish to return any items.
Our returns form can be downloaded here: Returns Form.