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Dapping Block — Mini Flat Steel Plate, 8 Half-Sphere Cavities, 3-1/2" × 2" × 1" (1 pc)

Dapping Block — Mini Flat Steel Plate, 8 Half-Sphere Cavities, 3-1/2" × 2" × 1" - Main image
$14.79 $19.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Form small, precise domes for jewellery with this compact steel dapping block, featuring eight graduated half-sphere cavities for progressive shaping.

What it does

This block allows you to gradually form sheet metal into perfect hemispheres using a dapping punch. The precise, polished cavities guide the metal, preventing unwanted stretching or distortion. Machined from a single block of hardened steel, it ensures excellent durability and maintains its shape through repeated use, providing consistent results for your doming tasks.

How to use it

  • Select a cavity slightly smaller than your final dome.
  • Position your metal sheet and strike the dapping punch.
  • Gradually move to larger cavities for full shaping.

Who it's for

An essential tool for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and students working with non-ferrous metals. This compact block is ideal for creating earring components, settings, or small decorative elements, offering a practical alternative to larger dapping blocks for detailed, fine-scale work.

What's in the box

1 x Mini Steel Dapping Block with 8 Half-Sphere Cavities

Our promise

UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Charlotte ★★★★★

The eight graduated cavities let me shape a tiny silver disc into a perfect dome in just a few taps, and the steel plate is so solid it barely budges on my bench. It's compact enough to stash in my toolbox, which is a bonus for my tiny workspace.

Hazel G. ★★★★★

I was nervous about hammering too hard on my first try, but the steel held up beautifully and the smallest cavity gave me a crisp, even dome right away. The block’s compact 3-1/2" size fits perfectly on my bench pin, and the graduated depths make it easy to move metal up step by step.

Leo O. ★★★★★

The eight graduated cavities let me work a disc through several sizes without switching tools, and the block’s weight keeps it rock-steady on my bench. Even my 1mm sheet came out with clean, even domes after a few taps.