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Dapping & Forming Flat Block — Solid Steel, 22 Polished Depressions, Jewellery Bench Tool

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$15.83 $21.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

Sinking domes is bread-and-butter forming work, and this block keeps the whole job on one piece of steel. Its 22 polished, hemispherical depressions handle doming in silver, copper and brass sheet, while the flat faces take general forming and flattening work. If domes and beads are new territory, our guide to dapping and doming walks through the sequence.

Milled from a solid block of steel, it sits dead flat and shrugs off repeated heavy hammer blows. The profiled cut-outs along the sides give your off-hand something to hold and stop the block creeping across the bench mid-strike. A sensible first block for students and apprentices, and a space-saver for working silversmiths who would rather keep one tool out than five.

  • Milled from a solid block of steel to withstand repeated, heavy hammer blows.
  • Combines multiple polished, hemispherical depressions for doming with flat sides for general forming.
  • Profiled side cut-outs provide a secure grip and prevent shifting on the bench during use.
  • Suitable for forming non-ferrous metals including silver, copper, and brass sheet.

Who it's for

A core tool for professional silversmiths and bench jewellers across the UK. Also ideal for jewellery making students and apprentices who require a single, versatile block for a wide range of forming tasks.

Specifications

  • Material: Solid steel

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SKU: 00-HSN2-NV7W

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Elizabeth ★★★★★

The steel block has a satisfying heft that keeps it stable while I hammer silver sheet into the polished depressions. I’ve used it for copper too, and the smooth finish leaves no scratches on the metal.

David ★★★★★

The 22 polished depressions are exactly the variety I needed—I’ve been sinking copper and brass without any snagging, and the steel holds its mirror finish even after a few hammer passes. It’s heavy enough that it doesn’t shift on my bench, which makes the whole process feel more controlled.

Jacob ★★★★★

I've been using this flat block for a few weeks now, and the 22 polished depressions make it easy to switch between different dome sizes without changing tools. The steel construction handles silver and brass sheets beautifully, with a clean, consistent finish every time.