Hammers & Forming
Shop jewellery hammers and bench anvils for shaping, hardening, riveting and texturing metal.
Choose chasing hammers in 22mm and 32mm with domed or flat faces, texturing hammers for dimple, stripe, chequered, star and crosshatch patterns (including 12-face interchangeable hammers), a 22-head interchangeable precision hammer set, brass hammers (1 lb and 2 lb) for stamping and dapping, and nylon wedge hammers that shape without marks. Pair them with a mini double horn anvil or dual horn bench anvil, or save with a hammer and anvil set.
From £11.99, with free UK delivery and dispatch from Birmingham within 1 working day.
Buying guides: Nylon or Steel? Choosing a Jewellery Hammer
Jewellery hammers: FAQs
What is a chasing hammer used for?
A chasing hammer has a wide flat or domed face for flattening, planishing and hardening wire and sheet, and a ball end for riveting and texturing. It is usually the first hammer a jeweller buys.
22mm or 32mm chasing hammer?
A 32mm face covers more metal and suits bangles, sheet and larger pieces. A 22mm face gives more control on rings, earrings and fine detail.
Do I need a texturing hammer?
A texturing hammer adds patterns such as dimples, stripes or crosshatch in a few strikes. Interchangeable-face hammers give you many patterns in one tool.
When should I use a brass or nylon hammer?
Use a brass hammer to strike metal stamps, dapping punches and disc cutters. Use a nylon hammer to shape and straighten metal without marking the surface.
Do I need an anvil?
A small steel anvil gives you a hard surface to flatten, rivet and form on, and its horns help shape curves and rings.
How quickly will my order arrive?
UK delivery is free and orders are dispatched within 1 working day. Trade and wholesale orders are welcome.
Choose the right hammer
- Chasing hammers – a wide flat or domed face for flattening and texturing, with a ball end for riveting.
- Nylon hammers – shape, straighten and work-harden metal without marking it.
- Texturing hammers – patterned faces that press lines, dots and other textures into metal.
- Interchangeable head sets – one handle with several faces for different jobs.
Steel or nylon?
Use nylon when you want to shape metal without changing the surface, such as rounding a ring on a mandrel. Use steel when you want to spread metal or add texture. Read our guide Nylon or Steel? Choosing the Right Jewellery Hammer.
Care
Keep steel faces clean and polished, as any scratch on the hammer is transferred to your work. Keep jewellery hammers for jewellery only.
Why buy from Tools Master UK
- Free UK delivery, dispatched within 1 working day
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- 30-day returns
- UK company – questions answered by phone or email