Dapping Metal Discs Into Domes

Recommended Tools & Supplies: Safety Glasses; Dapping Block & Punch Set; Brass Mallet; Ball-Peen Hammer; Dapping Block & Punch Set (Hardwood ); and, Disc Cutter Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja. In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to form domes by dapping discs cut from sheet metal. The secrets to success with this process is to work with well annealed sheet metal and be patient as you work your way through all the required steps. If you simply bang your way through the process the resulting dome forms will reflect your poor craftsmanship. If you like this video there are many more like it included in the Online Jewelry Academy's playlist. You can find the OJA's videos organized by category on our website at: http://www.onlinejewelryacademy.com. Subscribers to the OJA's YouTube channel have the option to receive regular notification of new OJA video releases. So, why not subscribe now? Be sure to click on the bell next to the subscribe button to turn on notifications. The OJA offers complete courses on Udemy.com. 1. Beginners course "Colorful Silver Jewelry" https://www.udemy.com/makingjewelry/?couponCode=JOHN_AHR 2. Intermediate course "Making Beautiful Articulated Hinged Jewelry" https://www.udemy.com/articulatedhingedjewelry/?couponCode=ARTICULATED 3. Stone Setting Course "5 Ways To Enhance Jewelry Design Through Stone Setting" https://www.udemy.com/stonesetting/?couponCode=OJA-DISCOUNT Follow us on: Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/onlinejewelryacademy/ ​ ​And, you can support the production of future OJA videos by making a monthly contribution at: http://www.Patreon.com/onlinejewelryacademy.