Planishing

For refining the outer surface of curved and flat forms, to remove hammer marks made while raising or forming. The faces can be round or square with a slightly curved or fully flat surface. As this is a finishing hammer, polish the faces to a mirror finish.

Raising

Used with a raising stake to form sheet metal into bowls, vases and other hollow forms. Use on the outside metal surface with the sheet positioned on the raising stake at a slight angle. The cross sections of both faces are rectangular with a slight vertical curve.

Embossing

This hammer is used to create elevated areas by striking metal from behind, similar to repousse. The hammer faces are slightly domed or more pronounced to match the curve of the form being hammered. Two face sizes included.

Texture

Texturing hammers add patterns and dimension to metalwork by striking the metal directly with the hammer face. Best used on the final form so they impart the most defined texture.

Textured Jewelry

Enameled Metal Pendants

Flattened Wire Earrings

Raised and Textured Cuffs