A ball punch is used in jewelry making to hammer metal into a round, convex shape. It is an indispensable tool for forming domed parts or rounding metal. Here are a few specific applications:<\/p>\n
What do you use a ball punch for in jewelry making?<\/p>\n
Doming metal discs
You place a flat metal disc (for example, of copper, silver or brass) in a dapping block, and strike it with the sphere punch to push the metal into a hemispherical shape.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Texture or shape
A ball punch can be used to punch small dents or balls into metal for a decorative effect.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Cabochons or stones setting
When making a setting for a cabochon (smooth gemstone without a facet), you can use a ball punch to shape the setting box nicely round so that the stone fits snugly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Making bead shapes
By joining two dome shapes together, you can make a hollow bead or pendant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Useful in combination with a holank \/ dapping block<\/p>\n
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