Article · di Mosaico
Hammers and Hardies
By di Mosaico
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Explains how to choose and use a hammer and hardie for cutting smalti and stone: carbide blades for glass versus steel for stone, why heavier hammers reduce arm strain, handle length and grip options, and pin versus tabletop hardie setups.
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