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    Hand Stamps

    Hand Stamps: The Art of Jewelry

    4 min read

    Hand Stamps: The Art of Jewelry

    Matt Martin: Thu, Oct 29, 2026 @ 15:10 PM

    Kylee Tindle is the creative genius behind Spoons Full of Sugar. Using spoons of various sizes, Kylee produces beautiful handmade necklaces,...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Craftsman and Artisan Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamps Jewelry Testimonial
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    What Are Low Stress Stamps and When Do You Need Them?

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    What Are Low Stress Stamps and When Do You Need Them?

    Matt Martin: Tue, Oct 06, 2026 @ 07:10 AM

    A low-stress stamp marks a metal part without leaving a sharp notch behind. The characters are rounded or built from dots, so the impression has a...

    Direct Part Marking Dot Peen Marking Hand Stamps DuraDot Aerospace Low Stress Dot Character Hand Stamps Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps
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    How Do You Safely Hand Stamp Compressed Gas Cylinders?

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    How Do You Safely Hand Stamp Compressed Gas Cylinders?

    Matt Martin: Tue, Sep 22, 2026 @ 15:09 PM

    Amy Bruecks of City Carbonic Sales & Service in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, had a safety problem that most cylinder requalification shops recognize. The...

    Hand Stamp Holders Hand Stamps Testimonial
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    Custom Hand Stamps: How Makers Put a Permanent Mark on Their Work

    Matt Martin: Wed, Aug 26, 2026 @ 13:08 PM

    Joe Gentile is a guy with an interesting hobby; he makes custom iron accessories for his friends and neighbors. When someone he knows needs a new...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Craftsman and Artisan Steel Stamps and Dies Hand Stamp Holders Hand Stamps Marking Hammers Testimonial
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    How to Make a Touchmark: A Step-by-Step Guide for Makers

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    How to Make a Touchmark: A Step-by-Step Guide for Makers

    Matt Martin: Thu, Aug 20, 2026 @ 08:08 AM

    A touchmark is the mark that signs your work and adding it is often one of the last steps in the creation process, so it must be done right. Steel...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Hot Stamping Craftsman and Artisan Impact Presses Hand Stamp Holders Hand Stamps Branding Irons and Branding Dies Marking Hammers
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    Marks That Outlast the Jeweler: Custom Hand Stamps for John T. Haynes Inc.

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    Marks That Outlast the Jeweler: Custom Hand Stamps for John T. Haynes Inc.

    Matt Martin: Wed, Aug 05, 2026 @ 08:08 AM

    When a ring leaves the bench at John T. Haynes Inc., it carries three marks: the maker's hallmark, the metal quality stamp, and a unique identifier...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Hand Stamps Testimonial
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    How Hume Marks Metal, Wood, and Plastic With one Custom Hand Stamp

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    How Hume Marks Metal, Wood, and Plastic With One Custom Hand Stamp

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jul 21, 2026 @ 09:07 AM

    A custom metal hand stamp presses a permanent mark into metal, wood, or plastic using a steel die cut to your exact design. The mark stays crisp and...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Hand Stamp Holders Hand Stamps Marking Hammers Testimonial
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    Custom Hand Stamps for Permanent Part Marking in Die Cutting

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    Custom Hand Stamps for Permanent Part Marking in Die Cutting

    Matt Martin: Tue, Jun 16, 2026 @ 09:06 AM

    When a die-cut part has to carry a permanent part number or revision level to meet automotive or other industry standards, marking it as a separate...

    Automotive Custom Steel Hand Stamps Direct Part Marking Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamps Electronics Marking Aerospace Construction Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps Testimonial
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    The Complete Guide to Making Perfect Touchmarks

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    The Complete Guide to Making Perfect Touchmarks

    Matt Martin: Tue, Sep 23, 2025 @ 09:09 AM

    Steel stamps are an ideal option for making a touchmark because they offer a long-lasting, cost-effective tool that can be easily customized. Adding...

    Custom Steel Hand Stamps Hot Stamping Craftsman and Artisan Marking Tools and Supplies Hand Stamp Holders Hand Stamps Branding Irons and Branding Dies Hand Held Marking Tools Marking Hammers
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    Marking Stainless Steel Without Stress Concentration: A Practical Guide

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    Marking Stainless Steel Without Stress Concentration: A Practical Guide

    Matt Martin: Wed, Sep 10, 2025 @ 08:09 AM

    Stainless steel fights back when you try to mark it. The material's work-hardening characteristics and high strength create challenges that don't...

    Direct Part Marking Laser Marking Impact Presses Pneumatic Press Hand Stamps Manual Press Roll Marking Press Stainless Steel Metal Fabrication Aerospace Marking Hammers Inspection Stamps Low Stress Dot Character Hand Stamps Low Stress Full Character Hand Stamps
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