Silver Passport Workshops

 

An innovative technique that uses the natural properties of the metal to create shape and texture. Primarily a type of forging, Fold Forming creates different types of “folds” to achieve these shapes. The process involves a back and forth of heating and forging. Each type of fold has a distinct look.


What we will cover in three hours:

    The principles behind fold forming

    The steps to produce various fold styles

         

What you will walk away with:

    Practice tiles with various folds

Line-Fold

T-Fold

          Rolled-Fold

          Rueger-Fold


        A completed pair of silver “leaf” earrings using a augmented Line Fold.



fold forming

Come into the studio for your Silver Passport and keep a log of all that you have accomplished in your artistic journey!

fold forming

The Workshops:


  1. • Etching (etched panel for future creations)

  2. • Chasing/Repoussé (pendant)

  3. • Metal inlay (inlayed panel for future creations)

  4. • Textures w/Flexi Shaft (periodic table of textures)

  5. • Keum Boo (24k gold gilding)

  6. • It’s Riveting! (cold connections)

  7. • The Chain (three chain samples)

  8. • The Art Of The Saw (precision sawed piece)

  9. • Charcoal Casting

  10. • Fold Forming (sample tiles of the technique)

  11. • Findings (hooks, toggles, earwires, pin backs)

  12. • Married Metals

  13. • Patinas

  14. • Perfect Polishing

  15. • Hinges

  16. • Flush Setting Faceted Stones

  17. • Painting With Fire

  18. • Stamping Tools For The Jewelry Artist