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Fold Forming – The Good Fold Part One

March 22nd, 2012

		Part One Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal. Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design. In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Good fold. This is a variation to the Plunket Fold where the ‘legs’ are trimmed so that the shorter the ‘legs’ the more curvature the gold makes. Also Andrew forges the fold initially and then use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Part One
Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Good fold. This is a variation to the Plunket Fold where the ‘legs’ are trimmed so that the shorter the ‘legs’ the more curvature the gold makes. Also Andrew forges the fold initially and then use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Stone Setting – Setting Square Cabochon Part Eight

March 16th, 2012

		Part Eight Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners. The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Eight

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Stone Setting – Setting Square Cabochon Part Seven

March 16th, 2012

		Part Seven Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners. The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Seven

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Fold Forming – The Plunkett Fold Part 2

March 8th, 2012

		Part Two Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal. Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design. In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Plunkett fold and use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Part Two
Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Plunkett fold and use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Stone Setting – Setting Square Cabochon Part Six

March 8th, 2012

		Part Six Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners. The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Six

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Stone Setting – Setting Square Cabochon Part Five

March 8th, 2012

		Part Five Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners. The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Five

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Fold Forming – The Plunkett Fold Part 1

March 2nd, 2012

		Part One Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal. Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design. In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Plunkett fold and use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Part One
Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

In these two films, Andrew shows you how to form a Plunkett fold and use the rolling mill to work the metal.

Stone Setting – Setting Square Cabochon Part Four

January 19th, 2012

		Part Four Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners. The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

Part Four

Oval and round cabochons are fairly straight forward to set, but what about square or stones with straight sides? Bezel setting a stone with corners is somewhat more difficult because if it isn’t done properly the excess metal puckers at the corners.

The techniques involved with making a bezel is technical depending on the stone. Does it have sharp crisp corners or are they slightly rounded? Andrew realises that his original idea to make the bezel is not needed as a quick and simple technique seems to work better with this type of stone. The setting is then made up into a simple style ring.

FoldForming – Forged M Fold Part Three

January 12th, 2012

		Part Three Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal. Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design. By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

Part Three

Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

FoldForming – Forged M Fold Part Two

December 30th, 2011

		Part Two Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal. Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design. By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

Part Two

Foldforming refers to a variety of ‘folds’ that generate a large selection of three dimensional forms in sheet metal.

Instead of forcing a shape into the metal, foldforming relies upon the metals property by hammering and pulling to produce the shapes. The fact that there are so many types of folds that can be used in so many combinations, the results can be so varied, even the original shape of the material bears some influence to the finished design.

By making 3 folds to make an M fold and then forging the creases, the opened out shape takes on a shell like appearance. The style lends itself to creole style ear rings.

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