{"product_id":"maddisons-metal-impression-dies-choose-design","title":"Metal Impression Dies - Choose Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal Impression Dies - Choose Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpression dies for creating shapes in metal or other materials like leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA great tool for jewellery makers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from quality steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach die is approximately 35 x 35 x 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease choose from the design options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesign sizes (approx.):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoon: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-Face Sun: 21mm\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":"Value Range","offers":[{"title":"Sun1 - 15mm","offer_id":59398496387406,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Sun1 - 15mm","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun1 - 21mm","offer_id":59398496420174,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Sun1 - 21mm","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun1 - 26mm","offer_id":59398496452942,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Sun1 - 26mm","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun1 - 31mm","offer_id":59398496485710,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Sun1 - 31mm","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sun2","offer_id":59398496518478,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Sun2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Moon - Stars","offer_id":59398496551246,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Moon - Stars","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Moon - Flowers","offer_id":59398496584014,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Moon - Flowers","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flower","offer_id":59398496616782,"sku":"IWTC Dies1 - Flower","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/2940\/1166\/files\/1734361658-98316500.jpg?v=1775929976","url":"https:\/\/maddisonsofdurham.co.uk\/products\/maddisons-metal-impression-dies-choose-design","provider":"Maddisons of Durham","version":"1.0","type":"link"}