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The title of this book is foldforming and it was written by charles lewtonbrain, tim mccreight editor, jeff mccreight illustrator. Professional foldforming techniques jewelry class bluprint. Foldforming is a new, rapid system of working sheet metals invented by lewton brain. Foldforming is a new, rapid, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools.
Charles lewtonbrain was able to develop his foldforming technique by seeing the characteristics of the. Apr 15, 2008 a brilliant book on an amazing metalsmithing technique written by charles lewtonbrain, the man who has spent his working life developing this technique. Since 2012, 100% of entry fees for the lewton brain foldform competition have gone back into the event and into maintaining all the rich content at its a great project, but we need your help. Fold forming with charles lewtonbrain metal working. This incredible four day intensive taught by foldforming pioneer charles lewtonbrain took place during the. This gorgeous book addresses a huge family of forming techniques, a family that is still under active exploration.
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Charles lewtonbrain, foldforming for jewelers mendocino art. See more ideas about metal, metal forming and metal working. All photos by charles lewtonbrain unless otherwise noted. Foldforming techniques are used today by metal artists in jewelry, sculpture, architecture, decor, lighting, tableware, and more with styles that are rustic or refined, bold or subtle, small scale or very large. Master goldsmith charles lewton brain trained, studied and worked in germany, canada and the united states to learn the skills he uses. Bio master goldsmith charles lewtonbrain invented foldforming, a large system of working sheet metals that is completely new to the world. Names are given to the basic folds used in foldforming and you might hear metalworkers discussing the use of linefolds, tfolds, crossfolds, the rueger fold or others. Developed steadily since 1980, thousands of people practice fold formingmethods that work with all metals and are applicable to jewellery, holloware, sculpture, enamelling and more. His commitment is to make quality information available for self education and the development of our field. Barn foldforming for bracelets with charles lewtonbrain. Foldforming is a great way to play with metal, and this book is a great.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It uses simple hand tools to produce complex three dimensional and relief forms and structures rapidly. Foldforming with charles lewtonbrain in 2012 youtube. A brilliant book on an amazing metalsmithing technique written by charles lewtonbrain, the man who has spent his working life developing this technique. Foldforming is a great way to play with metal, and this book is a great introduction to the technique. Master goldsmith charles lewtonbrain invented foldforming. Jun 30, 2008 buy foldforming 1st by lewton brain, charles isbn. In the november 2015 issue of art jewelry magazine, in the story the evolution of foldforming by sue lacy, revere updated his.
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Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry. Fold forming was invented in the late 1980s by charles lewtonbrain, an englishborn goldsmith who lived and studied in tanzania, the united states, and germany before moving to canada. He not only gathered data form his own experience but shows the studios of some of the most well known artists in the trade and also surveyed the orchid membership to further his understanding of the options. Foldforming by charles lewtonbrain, tim mccreight, jeff. Foldforming paper classic version by charles lewtonbrain. I picked up a book on my shelf that i had never read called fold forming by charles lewtonbrain.
Fold forming by charles lewtonbrain classic this is the original classic paper that started the foldforming scene in 1985. Fold forming is a metalwork technique invented in the late 1980s by charles lewtonbrain. Finally, after 3 years of searching, i discovered my niche and it was fold forming metal. Foldforming kindle edition by lewtonbrain, charles. May 19, 2020 brain press has launched its web site at the site has a strong educational side and features comprehensive links to more than 600 pages of articles and book extracts related to jewelry making written by charles lewtonbrain. Apr 11, 2020 fold forming is a handworking technique applied to single sheets of metal to create surfaces and threedimensional forms quickly without soldering. Rower patina by matt rufola foldforming by charles.
Outside of the industrial revolution, the method represents the first major innovation in metalworking in thousands of years. Foldforming with brynmorgen press, and the jewelers bench book with. His publications include two major books, foldforming with brynmorgen press, and the jewelers bench book with mjsa press. In his usual detailed style, he tackles the needs of the various types of jewelry studios and layots to make the most of your space. Through trial and many errors, i taught myself the technique. New book foldforming by charles lewtonbrain jewelry. Foldforming for jewelry making 3 day class april 5th7th, 10am5pm.
Charles lewtonbrain, tim mccreight, jeff mccreight. Charles lewton brain wins canadas highest award for craft. Foldforming and is about charles lewtonbrains experience with klaus ullrich in germany in 198081 where he found out about the origins of fold forming. These revolutionary ideas are presented in this book by charles lewtonbrain, the man who discovered them, and who has worked tirelessly to help artists expand on his groundbreaking work. Charles lewton brain is recognized throughout the jewelry industry as a stellar metalsmith, educator, and author, as well as one of the guiding spirits behind the famed ganoksin project and the orchid email forum. Foldforming by the inventor of the technique by charles lewtonbrain. Charles lewton brain has worked tirelessly to help other artists expand upon his groundbreaking work. Brain press publishes the results of charles lewton brain s research in the form of books cds and videos, usually on metalworking and goldsmithing as well as workshop safety and jewelry photography. The results are often fantastically reminiscent of shapes found in nature. Foldforming is a system of metalworking that uses the metals nature to rapidly make shapes that resemble chased and constructed pieces, often reminiscent of natural objects such as leaves, shells and flowers. Foldforming overview and techniques ganoksin jewelry. This isnt a recipe book for how to create every fold there is, a how to make pendants, earrings etc. It relies on the metals plasticity and ductility to make hundreds of complex forms resembling chased, constructed, and soldered shapes. Many schools and workshops teach and use foldforming.
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