What is a chasing hammer?

What is a chasing hammer?

The chasing hammer has a head with one smooth, slightly convex side and one ball-shaped side. The smooth side is used for chasing or indenting metal and the ball-shaped side is used for peening or smoothing out dents.

What is a goldsmith hammer?

This little hammer has a cross-peen face and a flat,round face. The cross-peen face moves the metal unilaterally, in a single direction, while the goldsmithing face moves the metal radially, outward in all directions.

What is the repousse technique?

repoussé, method of decorating metals in which parts of the design are raised in relief from the back or the inside of the article by means of hammers and punches; definition and detail can then be added from the front by chasing or engraving.

Where are Fretz hammers made?

Jordan moved to Vietnam and took over the tool production and made the first Fretz hammers in 2006. The Fretz tool line has grown to include a wide range of hammers and stakes. Fretz tools are designed with multiple uses so each metalsmith can pursue a unique vision.

What is a raising hammer used for?

Raising Hammers Used in conjunction with a raising stake to form sheet metal into bowls, vases, and other hollow forms. This hammer is used on the outside surface of the metal, with the sheet positioned on the raising stake at a slight angle.

What is the difference between repousse and embossing?

When an object is embossed, it is decorated using a combination of both the chasing and repoussé technique. Typically, repoussé is first applied to the object to form the basic decorative shapes and patterns and then this decoration is chased to create further, more intricate detail.

How do you chase and repousse?

1. Repoussé the metal. Take your repoussé hammer and punches, turn the metal over and hammer within the areas that you have just marked out.
2. Prepare for chasing. Once you’ve repousséd the metal, remove it from the pitch and clean it before chasing.
3. Redraw the design.
4. Use your chasing tools.
5. Finish off the piece.

What is a embossing hammer?

The Small Embossing Hammer is used to form small raised areas by hammering from the inside in preparation for chasing or general shaping. This hammer leaves a very fine dimpled texture that can be greatly varied by the strength of the blow. Embossing is the stretching of the metal by hammering from the inside.

Which hammer is best for metal?

One end of the head is ball-shaped for this purpose. The other end is flat and is used for driving. Ball Pein hammers are best for: Metalworking.

What kind of hammers are used in jewelry making?

They’re commonly used in goldsmithing for riveting and forging or shaping wires. Cross peen hammers that are specifically designed for goldsmithing are optimized for working with gold as well as other precious materials. “The Fretz HMR-21 model is most jewelers’ choice when it comes to ring sizing and bezel work.”

What do you use a chasing hammer for?

A chasing hammer has a unique design with a slight dome face on one side and a ball-shaped face on the other side. A light chasing hammer such as this Fretz should be used for tracing, chasing, or indenting metal. It’ll be your primary forming tool.

What kind of Hammer do you use for rivets?

Another essential hammer is the heavy ball-peen hammer. As opposed to its lighter version, this model is great for tougher jobs, like closing rivets and shaping tougher metal. It’s a great all-around hammer for the times when you really need some oomph behind each blow.

What kind of Hammer do you use for embossing?

In jewelry-making, you’ll find that you need at least two types of chasing hammers. Just like the light chasing hammer, the heavy chasing hammer also has one slightly convex side and one bowl-shaped side but the heavier variety of chasing hammer is best used for embossing or raising reliefs.