Take your metalworking to the next level with The Beadsmith Raising Hammers. These embossing hammers feature cross peins instead of ball peins and have a rectangular shape. Cross pein is a rectangular shaped head and spreads metal perpendicular, while a ball pein is a round shaped head that spreads metal parallel. This wedge shape spreads the metal perpendicular to the edge of the head. They create indents, scallops, and other convex shapes without stretching the metal too much, which preserves the intended shape of your design. Larger faces fit well into deep concave curves, ideal for creating designs on larger housewares and sculptures while smaller faces can add texture to bangles, bracelets, and cuffs. The two-sided steel heads give you options for doming or creating bows in metal, forming unique patterns and replications. Embossing tools will stretch your metal, allowing you to manipulate most softer metals, such as pewter, sterling silver, aluminum, brass, copper, and nickel silver. These hammers are part of the Metal Elements line and can be used in conjunction with other tools in the collection such as embossing, texturing and chasing tools. The lightweight wood handle is easy to control and grip. To protect your work bench and other surfaces, it's best to work on bench blocks or with dapping or on doming blocks. The raising hammer is excellent for jewelry designers who want to create one-of-a-kind earring, necklaces, and bracelets or to cultivate a certain esthetic, like a steampunk or rocker look. Create dramatic textures to your metalwork to create unique patterns and finishes. Metalsmiths will add these dual sided hammers to their workbench or tool kits to make unique pieces such as bowls, plates, cups, frames, and other art. Truly a wonderful tool for those wanting to try their hand at metalworking.