{"product_id":"rectangular-raising-hammer-small-by-the-beadsmith-1-pc","title":"Rectangular Raising Hammer Small By The BeadSmith - 1 Pc","description":"\u003cspan\u003eRectangular Raising Hammer Small By The BeadSmith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'Raising' is an ancient metalworking technique that uses different shaped hammers and a shaped platform such as an anvil or 'raising stake' to create hollow cups, bowls, domes, and many other metal\/jewelry forms from a flat sheet of soft metal such as annealed silver, copper, brass, or bronze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hammer is used on the outside surface of the metal, with the sheet positioned on the raising stake at a slight angle. The cross sections of both faces are rectangular with a slight vertical curve. Excellent for producing smooth, narrow bends in sheet metal blanks or pre-made forms. Head sizes are 23x10.5mm, with working ends mirror-polished to help create smoothly finished work. Hammer head sides are finished black to reduce glare. Socketed to sturdy 11\" (279.4mm) wooden handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile these are often tools for large sheep metal work, they are versatile in jewelry applications as well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Plazko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42519243128919,"sku":"10391","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/7236\/files\/il_794xN.1031023924_1ok3.webp?v=1770674510","url":"https:\/\/glassgardenbeadkits.com\/products\/rectangular-raising-hammer-small-by-the-beadsmith-1-pc","provider":"Glass Garden Beads Collective, PLLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}