Foldforming Introduction: A Rolled Leaf and a Star Base Form

Foldforming is a technique of metalworking whereby metal is folded, repeatedly forged and annealed, and unfolded; at which stage it generally has a dramatic new three-dimensional form.
The technique was invented in the late 1980s by Charles Lewton-Brain. Charles' work has been recognized by the British Museum Research Lab, by a 1991 Rolex award, and in 2012 he was the recipient of the Governor General Award for his contribution to Canadian arts.
Charles Lewton-Brain is Associate Professor, Jewellery in the School of Craft + Emerging Media at the Alberta College of Art + Design.

[@chericco555]

Great wisdom even in the smallest details. A real master and teacher.

[@wonbadood8243]

i can't believe that I only found this video now. Absolutely brilliant tutorial Charles. I nearly feel pity for the 7 curmudgeons that gave this a thumbs down.

[@lisapupillo1724]

Thank you - that was great - I love all the little tips you gave that a lot of people forget to tell us beginners!

[@lesleyrahner2145]

Charles is a great, fun teacher

[@SofiaSilver333]

Thank You so much, Sir Charles. You are a great teacher

[@fillingourbucket]

Thank you so much. I made my first leaves yesterday and they came out awesome. I'll be trying the star next week.

[@louiseherzog6250]

Oh my gosh, that is so cool. Can't wait to get started today.

[@susanpahl5482]

just getting into foldforming! Love this technique!!

[@f.ly.1354]

Thank You so much, Sir Charles ....you are so brilliant

[@joaquinmorenofaundez6780]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@Lexi_Con]

Absolutely gorgeous work & helpful explanations! I'm a work-at-home jewelry artist with experience in wire work (& gemstones), but have been interested in more advanced metal art for years (limited by lack of torch & safer workspace). Your instructions are spot on, even down to the hammer (& WHY). Also love the fact that you mentioned your forging technique in reference to the anvil & tool vs the motion of the copper. Perfect example of physics at work in design. I would've been grateful to have had you as an art/design professor (many moons ago, ha). Looking forward to more tutorials. ❤️Thank you!

[@markheppleston1117]

Really like this video. And i really like this teacher!

[@christymiller8972]

Thank you Charles

[@ddistrbd1]

great tutorial, thanks for the inspiration.

[@anthonythomas280]

LOVED IT ALL THANKS T T.

[@harrycaul2494]

Thanks for this!

[@cynthiajacobsen7781]

Thank you

[@reginacerucci]

amei, obrigada

[@annh3599]

Cool

[@lewtonbrain]

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[@leshall]

What kind of torch is that? Acetylene?

[@fishingchap]

What gage of copper is he using ?

[@AlbertaUArts]

+fishingchap
24 g, also called 16 ounce copper, .016 copper, 0.5mm.

[@lewtonbrain]

24 g or .05mm.

[@johnhowton6339]

you sure are a brain thank you

[@Shakalowski]

How thic is plate 0.8 mm?

[@rosjs]

Crack

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Interesting👌‼️THANKS. TOOM@CapeTown