TIP: Use a Rawhide or Nylon Mallet to hammer items to nor mark them when shaping. Do not hammer on your aluminium size stick, that is only for measuring sizes.
Dapping blocks are used to shape metal, giving it depth, shape & dimension. Metal dapping blocks allow metal to move more freely & produce deeper indentations. Wooden dapping blocks are used when soft metal item have texture that you do not wish to deform. Wooden dapping blocks don't alter the original pattern in the metal.
Punches & stamps are used to emboss an impression into metal. Using punches & stamps are a quick & easy way for decorating jewellery.
Tip: Use a heavy hammer to get enough pressure when punching or stamping metal. Annealing your piece before punching or stamping will assist in clear designs.
Shop our wide range of punches & stamps to get creative with your jewellery pieces today!
Draw plates can open up new design possibilities, as each plate features a series of holes, each with different diameters, used to reduce thickness of metal wire or reshaping of metal wire. Many shapes are available like round, oval, square, knife & even pear!
Tip: Use beeswax or bur lubricant on your wire & draw plate for easy & smooth wire drawing.
At Cape Tools we offer a large selection of draw plates. Shop Draw Plates in-store or online today!
Shop the quality European Mulino Rolling Mill. With reducing gears for ease of rolling & a great selection of flat square & half round, still with compact size & budget!
Advantage On sale now for R1 050 (Incl. VAT) per 22,7kg box.
The Advantage is an economical alternative used with low temperature alloys, such as brass, bronze, copper, silver & pewter. The Advantage reduces excess metal & watermarking defects for dependable casting results & maximum profits.
