Impression Dies

This little component depicts the mermaid of Zennor, the subject of a Cornish folktale about a mermaid that frequented the parish of Zennor for many years. She is most often depicted holding a mirror in one hand and a comb in the other. This legend is unique compared to other mermaid legends because the mermaid seeks out the church, rather than being repelled by it.

A beautifully detailed impression die of a Victorian Griffon with acanthus leaves and scrolls framed by the griffons wings and body. Rich with graceful curves and sculptural depth, the design captures the organic movement iconic to the era. From Kerr.

A beautifully detailed impression die of a Victorian Griffon with acanthus leaves and scrolls framed by the griffon's wings and body. Rich with graceful curves and sculptural depth, the design captures the organic movement iconic to the era. From Kerr.

This hummingbird is unique in its design, which requires the jeweler to adhere the separated wing to the body for a three-dimensional shape. This can be done with solder, glue, pins, etc. This die has a matching right-facing counterpart. From Ru-Mart.

This hummingbird is unique in its design, which requires the jeweler to adhere the separated wing to the body for a three-dimensional shape. This can be done with solder, glue, pins, etc. This die has a matching left-facing counterpart. From Ru-Mart.

Five hand-carved eagles, hawks, and falcons chosen at random for the price of one! These can make everything from pins and pendants to charms and earrings. Mystery Shot Plates are curated batches of 10-20 small impression dies, from which a given number of designs are chosen at random and pressed onto one steel puck. The listing photos show what designs your random dies will be chosen from. This not-so-mysterious mystery grab bag is a cost-effective way to fill your impression die collection with the small components you need! Disclaimer: The dies you receive will vary considerably from one order to the next, and there is no way to guarantee that you get different dies in multiple orders. NO REFUNDS and NO REQUESTS. You accept the mystery of the shot plate by ordering.

This grab bag is comprised of seven new to lightly-used tools of random designs. It may include at least: 1 Impression Die, 1 Pancake Die and 1 Pattern Plate. STOCK IS LIMITED!

An asymmetrical ring from Larter & Sons.

A square clasp with a slightly nouveau, slightly industrial design.

A tiny skull and crossbones with two circular stone settings in the eye sockets.

A feather or leaf made for enameling. From Ru-Mart.

A simple ring with fluted sides. From Larter & Sons.

Three geometric, multifaceted yet unique drops from Breuning in 1950s Pforzheim, Germany.

A realistic, delicate trotting horse with a docked tail. From the Parisi Tool & Die Co. in Providence, RI.

A Michael Ilsa ring from Helsinki, Finland. A great steampunk or techwear look, despite it's vintage design. Looks great in brass.

A large spiky leaf with crosshatched texture. It was originally made for large furnishings. From Tercat.

Some kind of bearded dog breed in profile.

A unique design originally for pinning large accessories, but can also make 3-dimensional pawn shapes. From Whiting & Davis.

An accessory pin originally made in the 1920s for securing large accessories like scarves. From Eagle Tool.

A unique, abstract floral design from Beaucraft.

A key chain/money clip from Swank Inc. in the shape of a ukulele.

A smaller ring version of our large MegaFauna bracelet. From the Frank Morrow Co. in Providence, Rhode Island.

This design depicts a pair of monstera leaves, a common tropical ornamental plant. These would make great earrings. From D.M. Watkins.

Design your own impression die! Made with special die-carving steel that is easy to carve. Use files, gravers, burs, or chasing tools to carve your own design in the negative.