Thanks Bill!

Unfortunately I haven't played with it in a while. I get caught up in a new skill until a new one comes along that interests me. Like now its repousse....but I want to come back to fold forming....just so much to do and so little time! I have been contemplating a 'need' to settle in on a few techniques and really just concentrate on them. Sometimes I feel rather schizophrenic in leaping all around. Maybe its the nature of the beast for some of us, but it seems the people who REALLY excel have focused on a technique or area and devoted a lot of time to learning it and then pushing its limits. I think I'd like to do that, but can't seem to settle on any one thing.

~Janice

Janice,

It is great to see you explore the possibilities of a process such as fold forming. Charles is an incredible metalsmith and great to talk to. It is possible to do foldforming and combine it with repousse and chasing. Sort of like you did on the second piece.

Fred Zweig
Metalsmith

Jake, I look forward to seeing what you make!

Here is the site to go to for information:

http://www.brainpress.com/Foldforming.html

Enjoy!

~Janice

Yep - I can take some pics tonight. After a late night last night I think my son will be in bed early tonight, so I'll have some time to play. :)

~Janice

Thank you so much!

I go between techniques so I can't say I'm a 'master' at anything, but I do enjoy hammering and folding. :)


My best advice? PLAY! Practice. Persue.


Just keep at it - have fun - oh, and take notes! It really does help. :)

~Janice

Thanks Paula ! !

~Janice

Laura Score and fold is a method of getting more precise folds. The technique makes it possible to fold curved folds. A separating disk is the jewelers equivalent of a cut off wheel, much smaller. 1/2 inch up to about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. They are usually a silica or corundum, there are also diamond wheels that can be used to remove a small channel of metal. Gravers can also be used, and the concept adapted to create a graver that bites on the pull stroke instead of a push stroke. Separating disks are used with a flex shaft. There are other ways to get precise folds, too. BJ

Laura, BJ was kind enough to answer, I've been in the midst of some family and health issues. Just wanted to also say that you can get a nice 'score' by shaping iron wire or steel wire and taping it onto your metal and then hammering it. It will leave a good impression and you can then anneal and form on the line. :)

Have fun!

~Janice

Hi Janice,
Love your work, how long have you been doing this for...... we must be related and you are the artistic one !!! Keep up the good work.

Kev FOWLER Toowoomba Qld Australia

Wow, a Fowler down under? How cool is that Mate??!

I have been tinkering around in jewelry for about 5 years now maybe - working in sheet metals for 4 or so...soldering for 3. Luvin' every minute of it. Off to check out your profile.

~Janice