Impression Dies

PRE-ORDER - Your tool steel die and Mild Steel Pusher will have to be made. Please allow two weeks for us to make and ship your set. I am not going to take the old off these tools. What I mean by that is we aren't going to polish away 100 years of work. If you want your die to be shinny you can polish away the story. These are handmade tools, forged over 100 years ago by hand over an anvil by Frank Patania. If you are not aware of who made these tools just Google him. The best analogy I can come up with is the Tiffany of southwest jewelry. He started the Thunderbird shop in Santa Fe he became world famous for his silver designs. Your die will have his tool marks in it. The tool marks are what makes these special they aren't perfect. When we make dies using antique tools we don't remove the handmade part.

A small floral component from Speidel (1867-present).

A unique buckle or pin depicting two blacksmiths linked arms, one holding a smelting pot and the other holding a ladle. A symbol of unity among metalsmiths!

Three accessory pins from Speidel (1867-present) that can be used as bails.

A large buckle for belts or accessories that can double as a pendant, earring, or even hair accessory. From Speidel (1867-present).

A layered floral component like a carnation or chrysanthemum with a smaller flower on the top, all set with small stones. Likely a button or bracelet component. From Speidel (Pforzheim, Germany & East Providence, RI; c. 1867-present).

A simple button or bezel with art deco radiating lines to the center. From Pforzheim, Germany.

A man in a coat riding on a running horse, his hand holding something up.

A money clip or keychain from Swank Inc. depicting a fish on a fishing pole. Makes great pins and bookmarks.

A braided chain for a ladies' watchband from Speidel, a German-American company known for chains and watchbands (inventors of the ratchet-buckle, twist-o-flex, and mignon watchbands). Began in Pforzheim, Germany in the 19th century and eventually moved to East Providence, RI.

Three patterned tiles for the price of one, all from Pforzheim, Germany.

A Victorian-style heart-shaped component. From Eagle Tool.

A rectangular bezel with a radiant art deco border. From Attleboro, MA.

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.

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.

We have a limited quantity of these Lindstrom pliers. The HS 8150, Long Precision Diagonal Cutters, Oval Head, Micro-Bevel, Precision Cut, ESD Handle, Alloy Steel. Reconditioned.

An excellent backplate for pendants, slide for bolo ties, brooch bases, and more. From Beaucraft (1950s Providence, RI).

A triangular component for pendants, think rings, chandelier earrings, two-prong combs, and more! It has a Corinthian-style design, resembling an ancient column.

This die will be made using traditional 19th century methods. It was struck by heat in a drop hammer to create a perfect impression very quickly. This die will not be available in the future - we're only making one run of these in a limited number. The original hub is from Janvier Gruzon of Paris, France.