RMP Stamping Rectangle Rounded Aluminum Beading & Jewelry Making for Metal Stamping Tools Review

Stamping aluminum for the first time. The blow will have the same power as my sterling silver. Looks great. I use Sharpie to paint the casts and wipe them down with alcohol before polishing. Everything looks great. Excellent price. Excellent purchase. And I will buy again.

Pretty good quality. Easy to use. Each blank has a protective sticker on one side (why not both?) to ensure that side stays shiny and doesn't get dirty in the box. I was able to punch holes very easily with a manual hole punch. My only minor complaint is that the back edges are a little rough, but that was easily resolved by quickly sanding each edge of each piece with 2000 grit sandpaper.

I'm new to metal stamping and these blanks are great for practicing stamping and for creating my first project: a perpetual calendar for a large family ! (Thanks, Pinterest!) I used a note to write the name and date of birth of each family member (35+ approx) so I had ample opportunity to "rate" the notes. They are well stamped (prints are easy to read) and the weight of the metal is significant (not fragile at all). At this point my project required punching 2 holes in each piece and it proved