Heavy duty 2-inch brass dapping block for metal shaping and silversmithing

Dapping & Doming Block — 1 x Heavy Duty Brass, 2.0 Inch Metal Shaping Tool for Beading

£29.99
Sale price  £29.99 Regular price 
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Heavy duty 2-inch brass dapping block for metal shaping and silversmithing

Dapping & Doming Block — 1 x Heavy Duty Brass, 2.0 Inch Metal Shaping Tool for Beading

£29.99
Sale price  £29.99 Regular price 
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Shape perfect hemispheres and domed elements with this substantial 2-inch brass dapping block, a foundational tool for precise metal forming.

What it does

This solid brass block provides a dense, stable platform that absorbs the shock of your forming punches, protecting both the punch tips and your workbench. Its precisely machined hemispherical cavities, polished to a smooth finish, allow for controlled shaping of sheet metal discs into consistent domes. The generous 2-inch size ensures stability during forceful strikes, preventing unwanted movement and promoting accurate results with every tap.

How to use it

  • Select a cavity matching your desired dome size.
  • Place your metal disc centrally within the chosen cavity.
  • Strike the metal with a dapping punch to form the dome.

Who it's for

An indispensable piece for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths creating beads, pendants, or earrings. It’s ideal for professionals and serious hobbyists needing a reliable tool for forming hollow components, replacing the need for multiple smaller dapping blocks.

What's in the box

1 x Heavy Duty Brass Doming Dapping Block, 2.0 Inch

Our promise

Dispatched from the UK. Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri. Free UK delivery on orders of £30 or more. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

Weight 680 g

Common questions at the bench

How do I form a dome?
Anneal (soften) the metal first. Set the disc or blank on a cavity, choose a punch that fits that cavity and strike lightly while moving the punch round. Work the dome in stages through the cavities, with a punch that fits each one, until it has the depth and shape you want, annealing again if the metal becomes hard to move.
Which punch fits which cavity?
Use a punch smaller than the cavity, leaving room all round for the thickness of the metal. A punch that is too large pinches the metal against the edge of the cavity, which marks the dome and can damage the punch and the block.
Will it mark my work?
Grit, filings or scratches in a cavity or on a punch head print into the dome. Keep the cavities and punches clean and smooth, use punches that fit, and strike squarely rather than hard.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the block and punches clean after use and store them dry, where the cavities and punch heads cannot knock against other tools. Keep anything made of wood away from water and pickle.

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