Mosaics and sculptures since 1988
This section features bush hammers with handles and hammers. These are used to create a rough surface known as ‘orange peel’. Made from a single piece of steel with two different sides. They can have between 9 and 25 teeth. Or a single point for chiselling. The bush hammer is ideal for creating non-slip surfaces or for quickly removing unstable plaster. Excellent for creating texture in sculpture. The largest model also features removable heads, allowing only the worn tips to be replaced.
A bush hammer is a hand tool with a sturdy head equipped with small sharp points, used to create an orange peel or ‘hammered’ finish, making the material rough, non-slip or decorative on stone, marble and concrete surfaces.
How is it used?
Identify the type of surface to be treated: Bush hammering is suitable for materials such as concrete, marble and natural stone. For granite, widia (tungsten carbide) tips are highly recommended.
Hold the hammer firmly: Hold the tool firmly, but without gripping it too tightly. Strike gently; you do not need to make a mark in the wall.
Strike the surface: Strike the material repeatedly and evenly with the serrated head, creating a series of small craters. The final effect depends on the frequency and force of the blows, as well as the type of bush hammer (coarse or fine tip).
Check the finish: Ensure that the texture obtained is uniform across the entire surface, adjusting the force or frequency of the blows where necessary.