Dapping

When choosing tools to shape and form metal, think about the final shape you want to achieve. Shaping flat wire into a ring? Try mandrel pliers or shaping metal strip around a ring mandrel. Making a few jump rings? Go for our set of wire wrap mandrels. The shape of the tool dictates the final form of the metal.

Metal becomes work-hardened as it is shaped making it brittle and hard to move. Annealing reduces hardness and makes the metal workable. Proper annealing requires a torch flame that is scaled to the project. We offer a variety of torches to get the job done. Add a rotating annealing pan to your set-up and you are ready to take control of your metal.