Clean shapes and wires with steel wool or.
How to write on copper sheet.
Cut the sheet metal so it s the same size as you want the print to be.
Make your own paper shapes and cut about 1 8 inch from the edges.
Cut out a piece of sheet metal using a pair of tin snips.
I like to draw a design on the metal and use the stamp to create a dotted line.
Any kind of sheet metal will work including aluminum brass and copper.
Transfer your design to the metal sheet.
Use measuring tape and a straightedge to measure and mark the sheet metal.
You may want to write them out on the paper template first to help with placement and then trace the paper over the copper piece to duplicate the letters.
Deepen the lines on the metal sheet using the stylus to your preference.
Then cut along the lines you marked with the tin snips.
It can be helpful to use.
You may wish to use some fine sandpaper or steel wool to smooth out the edges of the copper shape.
If you want the letters to stand out you can use a fine tip black marker such as a sharpie to trace the letters and help them be more visible.
Tape them to the copper sheet metal.
Print out or draw your design on a piece of paper.
Place the copper shapes on a soft pad such as a dish towel and write plant names with a blunt pencil.
Remove the paper and tape from the metal sheet.