tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post1836145844813878206..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Chic on the Cheap: Vintage Fork Napkin RingsMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-90143490892920106172016-01-24T07:49:55.013-05:002016-01-24T07:49:55.013-05:00So you dont heat the forks to curl them? Every tim...So you dont heat the forks to curl them? Every time I have checked 'for making jewlery out of implements' I have been advised to heat the end I want to curl and to only use sterling silver knives, forks and spoons. Love the fact that your partner/hubby lends a hand. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07939828066942386416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3178971188183303552014-09-16T15:00:00.499-04:002014-09-16T15:00:00.499-04:00here is what I do...place a piece of felt over an ...here is what I do...place a piece of felt over an anvil or railroad tie (flat top necessary obviously). Lay utensil atop that. Lay a strip of duct tape across the utensil, affixing firmly to the sides of the anvil for best stability. When done stamping, lift one side of tape for free utensil, then set the next. each piece of duct tape will last long enough to do several pieces until it is no longer sticky enough. Also...my husband gave me his dead blow hammer to reduce the rebound and stress to your arm. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14574817044177893202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-3342708014379984722014-06-11T23:03:48.525-04:002014-06-11T23:03:48.525-04:00use a small screw and a piece of scrap wood plac...use a small screw and a piece of scrap wood place between the tines of the fork tighten screw stamp then loosen a bit remove fork insert next fork stamp ect. a spoon takes 2 screws one on either side of the spoon place at the spot where the bowl and handle narrow, tighten screws stamp and proceed to next spoon good luck and have funemmiejohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015174669127724728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81511335081915182962014-06-11T22:55:57.104-04:002014-06-11T22:55:57.104-04:00I used a small screw and a piece of wood scrap I ...I used a small screw and a piece of wood scrap I put the screw between the tines tighten the screw stamp loosen screw remove fork and put in the next one retighten. A spoon requires 2 screws place in the narrow area where the bowl and handle join tighten stamp and releaseemmiejohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015174669127724728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-66934435126455257892014-03-11T16:47:50.174-04:002014-03-11T16:47:50.174-04:00The vice that she mentioned I bought one from Harb...The vice that she mentioned I bought one from Harbor Freight Tools years ago still have it. Mine isn't real big sits on my work bench in our garage. You could maybe order one but they are heavy and the SH charges might be high. The vice itself wasn't that expensive. Check your Home Depot,,Lowes,,etc.musicandlyricshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01299260970229358911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84305796500288746322014-01-22T20:37:26.584-05:002014-01-22T20:37:26.584-05:00You asked for a little help about stamping, so her...You asked for a little help about stamping, so here's a something that should help you, <br />first take your fork and lay it on edge on a 2 by 4 and draw a line along the edge of the <br />fork, next if you have a scroll saw or band saw cut along the line, now you have a stamping<br />jig you can use, one part for stamping the top and another for stamping the bottom. Tom Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14869411090813228929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-48662750880556575042013-10-19T19:47:00.405-04:002013-10-19T19:47:00.405-04:00Well, have forks galore since I found some great d...Well, have forks galore since I found some great deals at garage sales, now for a early Christmas present for me...a stamping kit! Thanks for a great ideaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670963111785360726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51416460002780006752013-08-17T18:55:32.160-04:002013-08-17T18:55:32.160-04:00Hello, nice project.
Just to "up" your l...Hello, nice project.<br />Just to "up" your level a little, to make the imprint stand out the traditional silversmithing way, what you use is a mixture of sulfer and vaseline (to make it a paste). Put the paste in/over the imprint making sure it enters the cracks. Wipe off the surface without wiping off the inside (so as to limite the cleanup afterwards). Let sit under a lightbulb to slightly heat up the mixture/surface. You'll see the imprint darken. When it reaches desired darkness, wash clean. If you need to clean up any surfaces, use a polishing cloth with some kind of polishing paste (might be optional).angelicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200248942946108279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-46563558180958791382013-05-22T22:29:02.419-04:002013-05-22T22:29:02.419-04:00they make markers with really small tips.. do you ...they make markers with really small tips.. do you think that would work. they are permanent.. Shellys Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170284236557207861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-8121118310671539672012-01-28T12:54:46.961-05:002012-01-28T12:54:46.961-05:00Thank you so much for sharing this and presenting ...Thank you so much for sharing this and presenting it so well. I ordered a stamp set, gathered some forks and am going to give it a go momentarily... <br /><br />A question: What size letters are you using? I got 1/4" and looking at your photos I"m thinking maybe I should have purchased 1/8". <br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration!dcainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993605656392392942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84322809934278993652011-01-27T13:21:07.556-05:002011-01-27T13:21:07.556-05:00You have just given me an idea! I would love to m...You have just given me an idea! I would love to make napkin rings out of metal flashing or sheet copper - and the addition of the lettering is phenomenal! YOU ROCK!!Melissa Irvinhttp://www.facebook.com/mirvin628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-40019425424927341692011-01-11T12:46:17.403-05:002011-01-11T12:46:17.403-05:00I love these! Thanks for showing how you made the...I love these! Thanks for showing how you made them. I always wondered how letters were imprinted on metal things like this. I would love to try these one day! Thanks.Lisa@Pickles and Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154819162615247516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-52478965022667463782010-11-27T15:16:38.080-05:002010-11-27T15:16:38.080-05:00A very creative recycled project!
PaulA very creative recycled project!<br /><br />PaulPaul Byron Downshttp://www.paulbyrondowns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69449757880390002802010-11-25T09:27:39.749-05:002010-11-25T09:27:39.749-05:00Just perfect! happy thanksgiving x Michelle Gregor...Just perfect! happy thanksgiving x Michelle Gregory, EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-16101991758678244382010-11-25T00:36:24.300-05:002010-11-25T00:36:24.300-05:00I love these!
Congrats on being a grown up! HahaI love these!<br /><br />Congrats on being a grown up! HahaHello Lover...https://www.blogger.com/profile/01412616468509644693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-17952069167647708822010-11-24T23:30:32.614-05:002010-11-24T23:30:32.614-05:00I love the fork rings! My favorite antique store u...I love the fork rings! My favorite antique store uses a similar idea with a fork bent and glued to a small chalkboard to keep the chalk in. They write a welcome message on the board at the tea area.Southwest Cottage Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775924772350439160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-60850578950025798312010-11-24T15:54:18.286-05:002010-11-24T15:54:18.286-05:00They look stunning on your table! The little touch...They look stunning on your table! The little touches make a big difference!Save the Date for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465022669968065452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84278874482465752582010-11-24T15:41:02.461-05:002010-11-24T15:41:02.461-05:00Love the idea and the sharpie pen was a great thou...Love the idea and the sharpie pen was a great thought! Mr. Limestone is a dear to do all that work for napkin rings:)Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03212454004456092488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-12181962094825988642010-11-24T13:50:48.695-05:002010-11-24T13:50:48.695-05:00I've seen bracelets made from old cutlery, but...I've seen bracelets made from old cutlery, but napkin rings seem so much cuter! I love the stamping you did - a very whimsical touch. These are simply gorgeous!! ~TanyaTanya from Dans le Lakehousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380013339154808400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-81965588242538969902010-11-24T13:43:58.287-05:002010-11-24T13:43:58.287-05:00LOVE this idea. Just perfect. tahnks so much for s...LOVE this idea. Just perfect. tahnks so much for sharing.Elzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02834071576699548421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37549935891036200152010-11-24T10:16:56.005-05:002010-11-24T10:16:56.005-05:00WOW! What a fabulous idea! Hubbs is gonna wanna k...WOW! What a fabulous idea! Hubbs is gonna wanna kill me because now I just HAVE TO HAVE a metal stamp set... ;) <br /><br />~JazzJazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17248275056619931074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-37562643186255455672010-11-24T09:01:12.950-05:002010-11-24T09:01:12.950-05:00pretty, I linked to your postpretty, I linked to your postValeriehttp://billarnold.typepad.com/valerie/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-91436912670135870082010-11-24T05:59:22.785-05:002010-11-24T05:59:22.785-05:00cute!! a friend of mine brought a vintage fork and...cute!! a friend of mine brought a vintage fork and a spoon to the silversmith and got a great pair of bracelets. I will send you the photos if I can take some. Love the idea of the napkin rings too!mariateresa vadellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645613390461693743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-73008543055131566722010-11-24T00:41:41.913-05:002010-11-24T00:41:41.913-05:00Wow, you are genius. So clever and unique. You...Wow, you are genius. So clever and unique. You're awesome!Decorchick!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18293762477436456256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-32070220057417584602010-11-23T23:27:45.734-05:002010-11-23T23:27:45.734-05:00Ack! Do you have any idea how much I love these?! ...Ack! Do you have any idea how much I love these?! And I wouldn't even have ANY cloth napkins to use them on if I was brave enough to try this myself!Laritahttp://familyforgold.comnoreply@blogger.com