Looking for blanks for steel stamps

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You can buy tool steel or drill rod from multiple sellers including Online Metals. Both cylindrical and square form are available. You might be able to order a length and hav a local machine shop cut it to length.
I have had good success making gravers, not such good success engravingšŸ˜Ž however.
Some hardware stores, not HD or Loweā€™s, carry drill rod an acceptable material for your use.
Hope this helps.

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here is a great book an making stampsā€¦

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julie

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Stamping-Matthieu-CheminƩe/dp/1929565828/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2OURVK9RW2CL4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.BM24ptA7SIawM9zm4UMoUw.fXqcggVp9coK26i8-0HWFuoyJXAaSOIjnBaGifzaR7c&dib_tag=se&keywords=cheminee+stamping+book&qid=1715702151&sprefix=cheminee+stamping+book%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

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There is a Facebook page called ā€œ Jewelry making tools - New and Usedā€. You could check into that. Iā€™ve seen stamps for sale posted there.

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I scored a lifetime supply of free tool blanks when my buildingā€™s garage door was fixed: the counter eeight spring is 7/16" 5160 steel. A blacksmth buddy helped me straighten and cut some of it.
Check your neighbourhood for industrial door contractors. It is scrap to them

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