Nechamkin Pitch Bowl Kit with 5" Deep Bowl, Nechamkin Green Pitch & Pitch Pad

Complete chasing and repoussé starter kit. The Nechamkin Pitch Bowl Kit brings together three essential tools in one package: a cast iron pitch bowl, a rubber pitch pad, and 5 lb of Nechamkin Medium Green Pitch. Everything a metalsmith needs to begin chasing, repoussé, and light planishing work is included — no separate sourcing required.

Nechamkin Medium Green Pitch is an organic pine rosin–based pitch made in the USA. It grips firmly when cool and softens evenly when warmed, making it well suited to both deeper repoussé work and crisper, more controlled chasing. Keep the pitch slightly warmer for deeper forming passes; allow it to cool to a firmer consistency for detail chasing and light planishing.

Features

• Complete ready-to-work kit: Matched bowl, pad, and pitch included — no guesswork on compatibility.
• Cast iron bowl: Durable material that retains and distributes heat evenly for consistent pitch softening.
• Rubber pitch pad: Stabilizes the bowl during work and protects the bench surface.
• Natural pine rosin pitch: Organic base grips securely when cool and softens through the mass (not just at the surface) when heated — never asphaltum-based.
• Tunable working hardness: Warmer pitch supports deeper repoussé; cooler pitch provides firmer resistance for chasing detail.
• Made in USA: Nechamkin Medium Green Pitch is a domestic product; minor batch-to-batch variation in color and firmness is normal for a natural material.

Specifications

What's Included

Notes

• For added stability and pitch conservation, many smiths weight the bowl base with concrete before first use. Before the concrete sets, press finger depressions into it so the pitch can key in securely.
• Break pitch into small chunks and warm gradually. A 250–300 °F oven produces even softening; a hot-air gun also works — keep heat moving to avoid hotspots.
• Warm pitch until the surface is pliable, seat the workpiece, and allow it to cool until firm before striking. To release, re-warm slightly and lift the piece.
• Never heat pitch to the point of bubbling or smoking. Always work with adequate ventilation and wear eye protection when heating pitch.