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earthboar jewelry -
Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 9:34am
foldforming copper Hi All, I just found your group via a google search for foldforming. I'm extremely new to metal work but aspire to learn more. I have a regular bill paying job, so my progress is slow. But that is ok - it's about the journey, right?I hope to learn by reading this forum. Here is my first, and only, simple cuff.
 Thanks Stephen
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:57am
Question on the green - I was told Renaissance Wax will keep the copper at the color you wish. Is this true? As for sterile ear wires - do you suggest I use silver for the ear wires? Yes - I"ll have to remember that Form follows Function. Very easy to forget. I must ponder on that one. Cathy, aka sparkielyle I think that is a very good
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 7:19pm
I think that is a very good first effort. Do you have the foldforming book by Charles Lewton Brain? He is the person who developed the idea of foldforming and has done the most to foster it. marilyn HI
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 9:54am
I've had a bit of trouble getting used to the site. Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I got it for Christmas. I am following his articles and LOVING the book. I have been a bit busy and haven't had as much time to play as I'd like. I'll post my first T fold attempt. The metal certainly didn't do what I thought. But that is the fun of it! I want to cut the large piece I'll post (it is about 6 cm x 5.5 cm) to make earrings as it is too large for my clients (mmm. Maybe I need new clients). Someone said to try a jeweler's saw?.... Thanks for the reply - Cathy, aka sparkielyle |
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new kid...
Stephen Fitz-Gerald
Hey welcome...
Your copper cuff is a worthy first effort.
You'll learn loads here.
Remember that copper will turn your wrist green (verdigris) over time if you sweat...
It's a good soft metal to start with and I can see you're not afraid of surface decoration...LOL, but you always have to think ahead of time how your piece will be used and it's FUNCTION. So for instance earrings in copper would be cool (with sterile ear wires of course)because they won't actually touch the skin much...FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
Welcome by the way...
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