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Professional Foldforming Techniques

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Description Learn foldforming techniques with their inventor, Charles Lewton-Brain. Start with a discussion of the basic principles of foldforming and the tools you’ll use for this unique process. Next, find out how to use foldforming to create basic line folds and forged line folds such as the elegant Ruger fold. With these fundamentals covered, you’ll explore cutting and forming techniques for creating star folds, pleated folds and woven folds. Build on what you’ve learned to achieve more advanced folds such as chased wedge T-folds, rolled folds and cross folds. Move on to learning multiple methods for scoring and bending your work. Plus, Charles will explain how paper forms can help you design your own foldformed pieces.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • How Metal Moves
  • Line Folds
  • New Directions in Line Folds
  • T-Folds
  • Advanced Fold Forms
  • Scored & Bent Folds
  • Design & Experimentation

Taught by

Charles Lewton-Brain

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