How to Use Jewelry Stamps with Matthieu Cheminée

Precise, heavily-textured stamping sets Matthieu Cheminée's award-winning designs apart. In this quick video, he demonstrates his technique for getting great results on the first hammer strike. Watch as he shows the mechanics of finger placement for steadiness, scribing your metal surface, how to achieve depth and avoid double marks, and more. Check out the products used in this video: Fretz® Large Jeweler's Ball-Peen Hammer, 28.2 oz. - http://ow.ly/yvAE30rIPU3 Brass-Head Mallet, 2-lb. - http://ow.ly/Dcn730rIPUw The Art of Stamping, Book - http://ow.ly/igu730rIPVD Rio Grande stands for makers who create with their hands and their hearts and who are courageous enough to make jewelry their livelihood. Connect with Rio Online: Visit Rio's Website: Subscribe to Our Channel: http://ow.ly/dAbu309U7eg Find Rio on Facebook: http://ow.ly/DpRd309U63Z Follow Rio on Twitter: http://ow.ly/wdtU309U6oF Follow Rio on Instagram:  http://ow.ly/eu5A309U6vM