Lewtonbrain invented foldforming which is now internationally recognized as a new way. This was the precursor to the full color 2008 book foldforming by lewtonbrain. The lewton brain foldform competition these are your menu choices under competition. Charles lewtonbrain received his initial training in. This workshop is about using foldforming methods in a smaller scale, aiming for. Beautifully illustrated and with clear working instructions throughout, this is the only book youll ever need on foldforming. No one had told us, and well bet that no one told you either, that the mallet had to be prepared and broken in. Charles lewtonbrain invented foldforming, a completely new way of forming sheet metal quickly into wonderful 3d shapes and textures, most from single sheets of metal without any soldering. He has published two major books, foldforming with brynmorgen press, and. Were building resources and connections for the growing number of blacksmiths. Fold forming is a new, rapid, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools. Charles lewton brain wins canadas highest award for craft. Charles lewtonbrain invented fold forming, a completely new way of quickly forming sheet metal into wonderful 3d shapes and textures, most from single sheets of metal without any soldering fold forming uses sheet material, folds it, works it and then unfolds it. Read below on the following safety notes for jewelers on the common techniques pitch, chasing and repousse written by charles lewtonbrain.
Foldforming with brynmorgen press, and the jewelers bench book with. He invented fold forming, a new system of metal working. Blacksmither radio spotlights blacksmiths around the globe. Start with a discussion of the basic principles of foldforming and the tools youll use for this unique process. Many are described in lewtonbrains book cheap thrills in the toolshop and the cd. More than 20 years ago, canadian goldsmith charles lewtonbrain invented.
Pulled back from the brink of oblivion, the information that was once fiercely protected, tradesecret knowledge is presented in this series by charles lewtonbrain. Copper foldforming jewellery workshop creative, craft and artisan. Fold classifications for foldforming in the metal arts foldforming hub. Charles lewtonbrain received his initial training in germany and later earned a master of fine arts from suny new paltz.
Brain press books, cds, dvds and videos charles lewtonbrain. My one peeve with this book, and its just a small one, is that lewtonbrain never specifies the thickness of materials to work with. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is the original unchanged, classic 1996 version. Students often ask why their new rawhide mallets are so hard and why they mar the metal. Professional foldforming techniques jewelry class bluprint. An interview with charles lewtonbrain a list of workshop subjects offered by charles lewtonbrain. I absolutely love the organic look of some of the projects featured in this. Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones, tools, jewelry supplies and equipment, and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your jewellery business since 1944. Most of these images come from charles lewtonbrains personal image library or from his workshops. Foldforming is a new, rapid, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools. He invented fold forming, an internationally reconized new approach to working sheet metals. This page is a sampling of foldforming classifications and named folds.
Charles lewtonbrain president brain press linkedin. No one had told us, and well bet that no one told you either, that the mallet had to be prepared and broken in before. He lectures and publishes internationally on his research into rapid manipulation of metal and its surface for artistic and manufacturing purposes. Small scale photography video and text book lewtonbrain the jewelry workshop safety report lewtonbrain foldforming paper lewtonbrain. The site is home to the annual lewtonbrain foldform competition with. Diverse applications in foldforming see the diversity of work made possible by foldforming techniques. He is pastpresident of the canadian craft federation and he cofounded the ganoksin project, the worlds largest internet resource for jewelers. Charles also takes to the road for occasional workshops at different venues across the globe. View charles lewtonbrains profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. A list of workshop subjects offered by charles lewtonbrain. Apr 15, 2008 a brilliant book on an amazing metalsmithing technique written by charles lewtonbrain, the man who has spent his working life developing this technique. A kick a show about kick a women and men using fire as a tool.
Charles lewtonbrain will talk about his work as a master goldsmith, author, artist, and teacher. He developed fold forming, a series of techniques new to the metalsmithing field which allow rapid development of three dimensional surfaces and structures using simple equipment. Many schools and workshops teach and use foldforming, and thousands of people. Many schools and workshops teach and use foldforming, and thousands of people use parts of the system in their work. Charles lewtonbrains books and publications spotlight. Learn foldforming techniques with their inventor, charles lewtonbrain. This is a gorgeous book with lots of photos showing techniques in fold forming metals. Trade jewelers today use chasing and repousse rarely. A brilliant book on an amazing metalsmithing technique written by charles lewtonbrain, the man who has spent his working life developing this technique. Summer 2017 workshops see this spot in april with charles lewtonbrain winner of the 2012 governor generals award short video interview foldforming info. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover charles connections and jobs at similar companies. Charles lewtonbrain, tim mccreight, jeff mccreight. Drawing on rare technical sources from past eras, charles reveals the techniques and approaches that have been all but forgotten in the modern age. The results are often fantastically reminiscent of shapes found in nature.
My one peeve with this book, and its just a small one, is that lewton brain never specifies the thickness of materials to work with. Art jewelers and craft jewelers use it more often, and pioneered by valentin yotkov and others, there is a resurgence of interest at this time. This book derived from a large handout for lewtonbrains workshops between 1984 and 1996, at which time it formed the core of lewtonbrains information published at the ganoksin project, which is what got the website going at the beginning. Master goldsmith charles lewtonbrain invented foldforming. The lewtonbrain foldform competition these are your menu choices under competition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the 1980s he invented a way of working with metal that exploits its inherent behaviors. Fold forming is a quick, easily learned way of shaping sheet metal with hand tools. The rolex awards for enterprise chose a project of his on the further development of fold forming for inclusion in a book on innovative developments in science and invention in the world, the. Next, find out how to use foldforming to create basic line folds and forged line folds such as the elegant ruger fold. Foldforming with charles lewtonbrain in 2012 youtube.
Were building resources and connections for the growing number of. Foldforming techniques are used today by metal artists in jewelry, sculpture, architecture, decor, lighting, tableware, and more with styles that are rustic or refined, bold or subtle, small scale or very large. Lewtonbrain is the inventor of foldforming, a completely new approach to working. Fold forming or foldforming is a system of sheet metal forming which emphasizes forming using the metals characteristics. Charles lewtonbrain studied and worked in europe and north america.
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