Foldforming

• Foldforming Tools
• Foldforming Resources

Foldforming Tools

Foldforming is a metalworking technique developed by Charles Lewton-Brain, known for creating three-dimensional forms through a combination of folding, forging, annealing, and unfolding metal sheets.

🛠️ Essential Tools for Foldforming:

• Cross-peen Hammer

• Forging Hammers

• Anvil or Steel Bench Block

• Torch (for annealing metal)

• Jeweler’s Pliers & Tongs

• Pickle Pot & Safety Equipment (gloves, glasses, etc.)

Foldforming Resources

Foldforming is a metalworking technique developed by Charles Lewton-Brain, known for creating three-dimensional forms through a combination of folding, forging, annealing, and unfolding metal sheets.

📚Books and videos

• Foldforming by Charles Lewton-Brain (definitive book, considered essential)

• Metals Technic by Tim McCreight

  • Contains a chapter on foldforming by Charles Lewton-Brain, alongside other metalsmithing techniques.

• Rio Grande’s Foldforming Videos

  • Rio Grande Jewelry Tutorials on YouTube

   

• Ganoksin (The Orchid Forum)

  • • Ganoksin Foldforming Articles
      
      

• Charles Lewton-Brain Official YouTube Channel

  • Charles Lewton-Brain YouTube

   

• Brain Press (Charles Lewton-Brain’s Official Website)

  • Articles, resources, and book sales:

  • brainpress.com
    
    

• Interweave Jewelry

  • Tutorials and project ideas for beginners and advanced artisans:

  • interweave.com