{"product_id":"maddisons-wire-impression-die-with-20-patterns-3-design-options","title":"Wire Impression Die With 20 Patterns - 3 Design Options","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWire Impression Die With 20 Patterns - 3 Design Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn impression die block for creating patterns in soft metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for imprinting designs on bracelets and rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach block includes 20 different designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach design channel is approximately 4mm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose from 3 different design sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 155 x 65 x 20 mm 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":"Value Range","offers":[{"title":"Design Set 1","offer_id":59398498091342,"sku":"2724 WD1-20","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Design Set 2","offer_id":59398498124110,"sku":"2724 WD2-20","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Design Set 3","offer_id":59398498156878,"sku":"2724 WD3-20","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1025\/2940\/1166\/files\/1734360450-96326800.jpg?v=1775929994","url":"https:\/\/maddisonsofdurham.co.uk\/products\/maddisons-wire-impression-die-with-20-patterns-3-design-options","provider":"Maddisons of Durham","version":"1.0","type":"link"}