2" Steel Doming Dapping Block/ Die, Jewellery Making, Beading, Metal Shaping Tool
£21.99
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2" Steel Doming Dapping Block/ Die, Jewellery Making, Beading, Metal Shaping Tool
£21.99
Sale price
£21.99
Regular price
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This 2-inch hardened steel dapping block is your essential partner for precisely shaping sheet metal into consistent, curved forms for jewellery.
What it does
Utilising a series of hemispherical cavities across its faces, this block allows you to form perfect domes and cups from flat metal sheet. Apply controlled strikes with a dapping punch to gradually push the metal into the chosen cavity. The block's solid construction and smooth, machined surfaces ensure clean shaping without marring your workpiece, maintaining the integrity of the cavity's form through countless strikes.
How to use it
- Select the cavity size closest to your desired dome.
- Position the metal sheet over the cavity and strike with a dapping punch.
- Clean the block after use to prevent metal residue build-up.
Who it's for
An indispensable tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths working with non-ferrous metals like silver, gold, and copper. It's ideal for creating earring components, pendant bases, and hollow forms, replacing the need for more complex multi-stage forming processes.
What's in the box
1 x 2" Steel Doming Dapping Block
Our promise
UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 14-day returns — try it at the bench.
Only 5 left at the bench
Same-day Birmingham dispatch on weekday orders before 2pm.
Common questions at the bench
What weight hammer should I start with?
For most bench work, 4–8 oz is the sweet spot. Lighter hammers (2–4 oz) suit fine detail and chasing punches; 6–8 oz suits forging and texture work. Avoid anything over 12 oz unless you specifically need a raising hammer.
Can I use this on annealed silver and copper?
Yes — these hammers are designed for non-ferrous metals: silver (sterling, fine, britannia), copper, brass, bronze, and aluminium. The polished face will not transfer marks to clean annealed stock when used correctly. For mild steel work, use a separate hammer.
How should I care for it?
Wipe the face down after each session to prevent any tarnish from work residue marking your next piece. If the head develops nicks, polish them out with fine-grit emery and a buffing mop — a marked hammer face transfers marks to your work.
What is in the box?
One hammer with the head and handle fitted, ready for the bench. Polished faces are protected with a thin oil film — wipe before first use.
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