Comments on: Sources of Metal Pendant Blanks?

By: Nancy Vaughan

Nancy Vaughan — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:18:30 +0000

While you are checking sites you might want to go to Monster Slayer. I’ve ordered from them several times and have always been pleased with my purchases. I’ve also bought 24ga sheet copper from them. They have all kinds of “stuff.”

By: Carlene Hender

Carlene Hender — Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:51:50 +0000

Cutting the shapes you need, punching the number of holes you really need and filing all rough edges is easier than it sounds. Give it a try with 28 or 30 gauge copper to start with. Don’t let this intimidate you, have fun and let your creative talent fly.

By: Karen Watson

Karen Watson — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 21:53:43 +0000

Rose Metal Supply has metal blanks with holes punched. They also have them unpunched. Just put it into your search engine. They are in Springfield, Missouri.

By: Lyone

Lyone — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 08:29:43 +0000

Metalliferous.com has been my go to source for all things metal for many years.

By: Cindi Bernloehr

Cindi Bernloehr — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:25:51 +0000

I have used Beaducation.com (retail) and PJTools.com (wholesale) for blanks and stamping tools. They offer a big selection and are quick to ship.

By: Mimi A

Mimi A — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:32:34 +0000

I use a couple of vendors…Bopper Metal Supply and Stamping Blanks. Some come with the hole already in place. Bopper will add a hole to some. I purchased a power punch from Stamping Blanks so I can make my own holes.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:18:51 +0000

In reply to Judy Bjorkman. Judy, thanks for this great tip!

By: Judy Bjorkman

Judy Bjorkman — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 12:16:06 +0000

The easiest way to make your own rectangular metal blanks is to decide what gauge of metal (silver, brass, copper, nickel-silver, etc.) you want, then find someone who will loan or will sell you one of those big, old, wooden paper cutters (with a decent blade). Mark your rectangles on your metal sheet , and cut them with the paper cutter. Flatten them (if needed) with your rawhide mallet. Smoothe the edges (if needed) with 4/0 steel wool. Years ago, my husband bought me a paper cutter that our church was getting rid of. I have loved it and used it ever since. It will not cut metal much thicker than 20-gauge, but is great for thinner gauges. (I don’t think the newer paper cutters, made with a plastic base, are nearly as good, but maybe they’d work for you.) –Judy

By: Dianne

Dianne — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 11:42:07 +0000

As Rena said, making your own is the way to go! But…you can also buy them. I buy most all my metals from Rio Grande Jewelry Making supplies. They do have pre drilled blanks in copper and silver, but really, give making your own a try, it’s so much more fun!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 04:28:48 +0000

Hi Joan, I make my own metal pendant blanks and punch a hole in them. Here's how: Easy Riveted Pendant (Tutorial). I hope this helps! :)