Antique Top Swage #12 plaque then explains the basic principles

then explains the basic principles of working witherracotta clay

Environmentally GREEN – with all food grade ingredients Highest Yielding Formula – greatest value ounce-for-ounce Delayed Shrinkage – extends casting time requirements up 24-hrs

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low viscosity liquid additive that will lower the durometer (Shore hardness) of some Smooth-On casting and laminating epoxies

Antique Top Swage #12 plaque then explains the basic principlesOur "Antique Hammer #12" is not a hammer at all. It's called a top swage. It is a struck tool, meaning that it is set on top of the workpiece and held in place on the workpiece, while it is struck with a hammer from above. It is not used to strike anything, as a hammer is.