Stamping an image upside down is an easy mistake to make and an easy one to prevent. Practice stamping onto paper 8 to 10 sheets thick. Determine the correct position and place a mark facing you on the stamp with a felt tip pen or fingernail polish. You can also practice spacing the images so that you don't crowd them or run out of room by spreading them out too far. |  | Lay the silver tag on the stamping block. You can mark on your tag with a pencil or felt tip marker where you plan to stamp. (Permanent ink requires solvents to remove). Or you can write the word on a sticky note and lay it across your object as a guide. | | Choose a stamp and hold it with the mark facing you. Position the stamp on the tag where you want the impression to be. |
Hold the stamp firm and straight. With a household hammer, hit the top end of the stamp with a single, firm blow. | | This will leave a clear impression of the design. | | Repeat for each impression |
