Professional Foldforming Techniques
Create one-of-a-kind jewelry with surface designs, textures and dimension you never knew were possible.
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Create one-of-a-kind jewelry with surface designs, textures and dimension you never knew were possible.
How Metal Moves
Meet Charles Lewton-Brain, your instructor and the inventor of foldforming. Then learn about the history and principles of foldforming. You’ll also explore how metal moves, and find out about all the tools and techniques you’ll use in your own foldforming practice.
Line Folds
Get started with line folds, the gateway to many other types of folds. Learn a variety of basic line folds before your move on to forged line folds such as the elegant Ruger fold. You’ll also see how line folds can be incorporated into pieces of jewelry.
New Directions in Line Folds
Move beyond the basic line fold and explore the possibilities of cutting and inventive forming as you discover the star fold, the pleated fold and woven folds. You’ll also get the inside scoop on how Charles gets inspiration from nature.
T-Folds
Tackle T-folds as you learn the basic techniques and a variety of wedges. Along the way, find out how the process of unfolding can yield an endless array of effects and shapes.
Advanced Fold Forms
Learn how to apply chasing and cross folds to your T-folds. Charles will also show you how to execute the elegant rolled and cross folds.
Scored & Bent Folds
Charles will teach you two different methods of scoring — one using a hammer and another using a separating disc. You’ll see how to work with soldered pieces, and get inspiration for using these kinds of folds in your own work.
Design & Experimentation
Finally, find out how paper forms can help you design your own foldformed pieces. You’ll also learn more about the world of foldforming and creating a pleated fold.
