Fold forming is a metal technique invented by Charles Lewton-Brain. The hammered folds are usually accomplished using sheet metal. But check out this wonderful fold formed cuff tutorial by Kharisma of Popnicute . She demonstrates how she creates her Moon Crater Cuffs using ordinary copper pipe purchased from the hardware store. Kharisma is a fantastic metal work artist whose work I recently showcased.
This is an intermediate metal work project. Kharisma recommends thin walled copper pipe because the bigger the pipes, the walls get thicker and harder to work on. A torch is used to anneal (soften) the copper several times during the process.
Her artistry with various hammers is a joy to watch!
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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This is an intermediate metal work project. Kharisma recommends thin walled copper pipe because the bigger the pipes, the walls get thicker and harder to work on. A torch is used to anneal (soften) the copper several times during the process.
Her artistry with various hammers is a joy to watch!
Before You Go:
- How to Make Copper Pipe Jewelry
- How to Make Hardward Jewelry Tutorials
- Book Review - Copper Jewelry Collection
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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She makes it look so easy - yet it is still a lot of work. But look at the results! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGoing to go check my copper tubing supply to see if I have the correct size. Might be a bit of a deviation from my polymer clay playing!
She is very talented and obviously has done this a lot!!
DeleteVery nice!
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