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FoldFormed x 3

By doxallo

Uploaded on: Jun 05, 2009
Level: Intermediate
Price: $12.00
Description:

This tutorial uses the most basic fold forming technique, line folds, and takes the technique into 3 different directions for 3 projects in one.

This lesson shows how to create folds in metal in order to create dimension and texture in your
work. We will look at three different projects which take the fold formed metal in very different directions. You will use the inherent properties of metal to your advantage - Work hardness becomes your friend!

Your imagination will ultimately determine what your pieces look like!

Price: $12.00
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Material List:
  • 24 gauge sheet metal (copper or sterling)
  • jumprings - 2
  • Copper wire (16 gauge or larger)
  • 10-12 gauge wire (metal of your choice - for ring shank)
Tool List:
  • Ballpein hammer
  • Riveting hammer (or hammer with a narrow face)
  • Rawhide or rubber mallet
  • Vise
  • Bench block or anvil
  • Bench pin
  • Ring mandrel
  • Metal scissors or shears
  • Large file (bastard file)
  • Needle files
  • Sandpaper (coarse and fine)
  • Ring clamp or holding pliers
  • Drill and drill bit
  • Pliers – flat
  • Non-serrated knife/bench knife
  • Sharpie
  • Ruler
  • Torch (butane or jewelers
  • Fire resistant surface (solderite board or charcoal block or annealing pan etc)
  • Water in small bowl
  • Towel
  • Liver of

Number of steps: 85
File size: 5087.59 KB
Page count: 37
Listing ID: #25386
1 Review
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7 Comments
79 Downloads
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Categories Techniques Metalsmithing & Soldering Surface embellishment
Tags ring pendant metalsmithing copper sterling texture patina metalwork annealing chasing fold forming fold

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  1. FFx3 - your viseby doxalloPosted on - Mon, 06/15/2009 - 11:43

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This is an excellent
Submitted by livewire on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 19:35.

This is an excellent tutorial! The many pics are sharp, and Janice's instructions are clear and thorough. She also gives directions for making the wire rivets in the pendant design.

Thank you, Janice, for this wonderful tute!

Joyce

P.S. Love the hot pink duct tape on the vice!

Thanks so much Joyce! :)
Submitted by doxallo on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 13:16.

Thanks so much Joyce! :)

~Janice
http://doxallodesigns.blogspot.com
http://www.doxallo.com

I'm so glad to see you here
Submitted by hodgepodgerie on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 07:46.

I'm so glad to see you here Joyce! Thanks for a great tutorial!!!! I LOVE hammering and have been doing some fold-formed leaves and flowers (I'll post a pic in my Gallery), but I haven't tried this type of fold-forming. Your instructions are very clear with great pictures and I can't wait to sit down and have fun with the techniques you've shared! You're right, the possibilities are endless!! When I get some finished, I'll post them here. Hope you've been well. Your work is stunning as always! Thanks again for sharing your talent and knowledge!!
Stacy Perry :)
http://www.hodgepodgerie.com

Hi Stacy!!!!! Fabulous to
Submitted by doxallo on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 09:48.

Hi Stacy!!!!! Fabulous to see you!!! Thanks for the feedback, and please, don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. :)

~Janice
http://doxallodesigns.blogspot.com
http://www.doxallo.com

I loved this tutorial, It
Submitted by gaby_sayer on Thu, 06/18/2009 - 18:05.

I loved this tutorial, It has really good explanations and the pictures are fantastic. A tutorial is supposed to guide us through pictures and not only written directions. Thumbs up!

Janice, this is a great
Submitted by fwwatson on Fri, 06/19/2009 - 18:51.

Janice, this is a great tutorial - and one I have been waiting for with great anticipation! It doesn't disappoint: clear instructions, great photos, and THREE projects in one. Most excellent. Of course, nothing I've done yet is worth posting but I'll keep at it. Thanks so much for this!!
Francesca
http://francescawatson.artfire.com

Thanks Gaby and Francesca!
Submitted by doxallo on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 07:06.



Thanks Gaby and Francesca!

I am so happy that the tutorial is clear, sometimes when you're used to doing something its hard to break it down and be SURE you're being clear. I look forward to seeing what you all make!
:)

~Janice
http://doxallodesigns.blogspot.com
http://www.doxallo.com

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