Domed and cross-peen forming hammer with a black head, polished dome face and pale wooden handle on cream linen

Repoussé & Forming Hammer — Domed Face + Cross-Peen, Goldsmith & Silversmith Bench Tool

£11.99
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Domed and cross-peen forming hammer with a black head, polished dome face and pale wooden handle on cream linen
  • Domed and cross-peen forming hammer with a black head, polished dome face and pale wooden handle on cream linen
  • Domed and cross-peen forming hammer with a black head, polished dome face and pale wooden handle on cream linen
Repoussé & Forming Hammer — Domed Face + Cross-Peen, Goldsmith & Silversmith Bench Tool

Repoussé & Forming Hammer — Domed Face + Cross-Peen, Goldsmith & Silversmith Bench Tool

£11.99
£11.99
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Chasing and repoussé ask for two different blows: a broad, forming strike and a directional one. This hammer carries both — a polished domed face for raising and general forming of non-ferrous metals, and a cross-peen that moves metal along a single axis for linear stretching and texture. If you are still assembling your kit, our guide to choosing a jeweller's hammer explains where each face earns its keep.

The solid steel head wears a black finish on the cheeks, and the straight hardwood handle is smooth-finished for a sure grip. One balanced tool, two jobs, no swapping mid-passage.

  • Polished domed face for smooth forming and raising of non-ferrous metals.
  • Cross-peen face for linear stretching, texturing, and detailed repoussé work.
  • Solid steel head with a black finish on the cheeks for durability.
  • Fitted with a straight, smooth-finished hardwood handle for a secure grip and control.
  • Combines two essential hammer profiles, reducing the need to switch tools mid-task.

Who it's for

An essential hammer for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and coppersmiths undertaking forming, chasing, and repoussé work. Also suitable for craftspeople and hobbyists working with soft metals for jewellery or decorative pieces. All our tools are stocked in the UK, and we aim to dispatch orders placed before 2pm UK time, Monday to Friday, the same working day.

Specifications

Head Material
Steel
Handle Material
Hardwood

Free UK delivery from £30 · Same-day dispatch target for orders before 2pm Mon–Fri · 30-day returns
Weight 170 g

Common questions at the bench

Which face is for which job?
This product's description names its faces and the work each one is for. As a general guide, a flat or gently bowed face planishes and flattens; a domed or ball face sinks, stretches and forms curves; and a cross peen or narrow face moves metal in one direction or sets a line. Strike steel letter or design stamps only with a hammer this product's description says is for stamping: their hard ends can nick a polished face, and the nick then prints into your work.
Will it mark my work?
A steel face prints whatever is on it into soft metal, so keep the faces clean and smooth and strike squarely: a blow that lands on the rim of a face, or one harder than the job needs, leaves dents. Where the surface must stay unmarked, use a soft face such as nylon or wood instead.
What should I support the work on?
Use a surface that suits the job and sits firm: a steel bench block or anvil for flattening, planishing, riveting and stamping; a stake, mandrel or forming block for curves; and a sandbag, rubber block or chasing pitch where the work needs some give, as in chasing and repoussé.
How should I look after it?
Wipe the head clean after use and store the hammer dry, where its faces cannot knock against other tools. A nick or scratch on a face prints into the metal, so smooth it out before using the hammer on finished work. If the head is fitted to a handle, check it is tight before use and never use the hammer with a loose head. On hammers with screw-in faces or tips, tighten the face fully before striking.

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