Video Project with Mark Nelson: Foldforming a Metal Bead

Sep 19, 2012

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Foldforming is an awesome way to manipulate metal to create cool, organic shapes. Developed by Charles Lewton-Brain in the 1980s, foldforming works with any kind of metal, and is a great technique to experiment with when you’re looking for that unique new idea.

“Foldforming is wicked popular right now,” says Mark Nelson, instructor and co-star of this great video featuring the technique:

If you’re looking for more information or want to get started foldforming, check out the book Foldforming, by Charles Lewton-Brain.

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Tagged as: foldforming, How-To, metal forming, Video Leave a comment

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RodeoMama
September 19th, 2012 - 14:58

I’m fairly new to metalwork but have done some foldforming. I’m interested in which shears he was using….
davidcroxton
September 22nd, 2012 - 11:20

Hi,
it appears that Mark is using the Fumasi Shears, 60 Rockwell Rio Grande Item Number: 111249
I found them on the Rio Grande web site, from the home page, click the Tools and Equipment icon, next page scroll down a little and click Pliers and Cutters icon. The Fumasi Shears are the third item on the top of the page.
Hope this helps! – dave
RodeoMama
September 25th, 2012 - 14:57

Thanks! I’m looking for some new shears!
cori1co
October 9th, 2012 - 13:01

can you do more fold forming videos for us?

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