Here is one solution for stamping your hallmark or metal type on your piece without bending it...

Here is one solution for stamping your hallmark or metal type on your piece without bending it from @morrisonmaestudio -“I try to stamp before I put the bezel on the backplate. But that isn’t always possible. More often I will find a dapping punch that fits inside the bezel, wrap it with leather to protect it and place it upside down in a vise. Then place the piece on top of it and the base of the punch acts like a mini steel block so I can stamp.” I love this solution! Thank you so much for sharing (and to others who mentioned similar techniques 🙏🏻😘) Side note, people ask me sometimes whether you can use a bent shank stamp on flat pieces (Like Molly has to demonstrate her tip in this photo) for years I only had a bent shank one, I find it’s a little harder to get a deep impression on a flat surface and it’s awkward to use but I made it work in a pinch 😄 we are still looking for solutions to stamp tiny things, curved things, all the things!! 😘 Happy Monday #jewelrycommunity #benchjeweler #jewelrytipoftheday