What chisels do I need
Chasing and Repoussé are ancient metalworking techniques, with examples found over 3000 years old! Repoussé shapes malleable metal by hammering from the reverse side, creating a design in low relief. Chasing, or embossing, is similar but the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal and forming details. This art requires simple tools, such as a chasing hammer and a variety of punches, and a malleable surface to hammer on, such as pitch, sandbags, or a soft metal (lead, zinc, tin).