Dapping Metal Discs

Today's Technique

Curving Metal

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Materials

Dapping Block/Punches

Hammer/Mallet

Copper Disc

Steps to Success

1. Place the disc in the center of a block depression that is slightly larger than the disc diameter.

2. Set the Punch that corresponds with that depression size on the disc and strike the punch with your hammer - curving the disc slightly.

3. Continue dapping the disc in consecutively smaller depressions (and punches!) until you achieve the curve you desire for your piece.

Note: Be sure to anneal your disc periodically to avoid over work-hardening the piece and splitting it.

Well, that was simple and sweet and yielded a lovely little copper disc!! Of course, these discs are great for simple earrings or pendant - you could even fill them with resin to create one of a kind 'paintings' on the copper!!

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