Wooden dapping block for shaping jewellery metal with seven star-shaped cavities

Doming Block, Star Profile — Wooden Dapping Tool, 7 Sizes, Jewellery Metal Forming

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Wooden dapping block for shaping jewellery metal with seven star-shaped cavities

Doming Block, Star Profile — Wooden Dapping Tool, 7 Sizes, Jewellery Metal Forming

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Doming a star with round tools is a compromise; this block is cut for the job. Seven graduated 5-pointed star cavities let you take a flat blank and give it depth, moving down the sizes until the profile suits the piece — the same principle as our dapping and doming guide describes, applied to a shaped cavity.

Because the block is machined from solid wood there is no metal-on-metal contact to print tool marks into copper or silver, so even pre-finished blanks come through clean. The cavities sit in two rows for quick size selection, and the block asks for nothing more than a dry shelf between uses.

  • Features seven 5-pointed star cavities in a range of graduated sizes.
  • Machined from a solid wood block to prevent marring on non-ferrous metals.
  • Forms clean, consistent star profiles in sheet metal without metal-on-metal contact.
  • Arranged in two rows for clear size selection at the bench.
  • UK-stocked for immediate dispatch to your workshop.

Who it's for

A core tool for bench jewellers, silversmiths, and metalsmiths creating custom star-shaped components. Also suitable for craftspeople and hobbyists working with copper, silver, and other soft metals who require a mark-free finish on their work.

Specifications

  • Material: Wood
  • Cavity count: 7
  • Cavity profile: 5-point star

Free UK delivery · Same-day dispatch before 2pm · 30-day returns

Weight 100 g

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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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