▪ Fold Forming Basics ▪
Fold-forming was invented by Charles Lewton-Brain in the late 1980s as a completely new way of forming, folding and unfolding sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3-D shapes and textures. In this 6 hour Fold Forming Basics workshop you’ll make pendants, cuffs, leaves and earrings from copper sheet metal. Heat patinas will also be discussed and applied to some of your pieces.
Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 12 gauge wire
- Ball peen or chasing hammer
- Riveting hammer
- 6 inch ruler
- Metal hole punch 1.8 - 3 mm (3/32 inch)
- Plastic or rawhide mallet
- Steel bench block or anvil
- Sharpie® or other indelible pen
- Hand towel
- Small bench vise
Some tools will be available to borrow; however, I highly recommend bringing your own tools if you have them. I typically have quality tools available for purchase.
A separate materials fee will include the necessary supplies to complete all class projects. A variety of supplies will also be available for purchase. And, of course, you may bring your own. You'll also take home a complete written tutorial.
SAFETY NOTE: You’ll be working with torches so, for your safety, please wear your hair up if needed and bring an apron to protect your clothes as this can be a messy workshop! Closed toe shoes are also recommended but not necessary.
"Probably the most fun jewelry making class I've ever taken."
