Robert Dancik, artist, inventor and instructor, holds a Masters degree in sculpture from Northern Illinois University, and a BA in fine art from Adelphi University. He has been an artist/teacher for more than 30 years and is presently an adjunct professor of education at Pace University. Robert has taught people from kindergarten to graduate school while exhibiting his jewelry and sculpture in museums and galleries across the US and in Europe, Japan, and Australia.
In this video, Robert shows us the technique of Foldforming. Foldforming is considered the only new technique in metalworking, developed by Charles Lewton-Brain in the 1980s. Foldforming allows the artist to turn sheet metal into wonderful 3-Dimensional shapes and textures, without any soldering. This technique has endless possibilities!
The tools and supplies used in this video are listed below.
Metal Sheet - Copper - Square 6"
This copper sheet comes in a 6” sheet. It is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color. Use copper sheet metal to make and form your ...
Pliers - 3-1/2" Hand Seamer
This 3-1/2 in. hand metal seamer is ideal for making clean and accurate angle bends in sheet metal. For use in most general applications, the metal seamer features durab...
Economy Tabletop Swivel Vise
The jaws open up to 2-1/4" wide and are lined with tough rubber that will not scratch precious metals. The clamp opens up to 2-1/8" wide to fit any bench or table. The ...
Bench Block - Steel & Rubber 4"
Try this versatile bench block for all your stamping and dapping needs. 4" x 4" steel block sits inside rubber base. Hard vulcanized rubber is excellent when a s...
Whammer Hammer
Wire jewelry hammer with two interchangeable heads. Extra weight in the head reduces the striking power needed to achieve great results. Short ergo handle enables a perfect grip and ...
Narrow Raising Hammer
The Narrow Raising Hammer is for raising is for raising small cylinders and concave shapes. The thinner heads allow the hammer to fit into tighter curves for raising and plani...
Fretz Wide Raising Hammer
The Wide Raising Hammer can be used to raise sheet metal into a bowl against a wooden stake or a metal T-stake. Is is also useful for raising in cylinders to form a conca...
360° Rotating Soldering Pan
This 12 inch soldering pan rotates 360º with easy access. The heat reflecting pumice is perfect for supporting your project in any position - flat or embedded. This pan...
Big Shot Industrial Torch
The powerful, portable Anti-Flare butane refillable torch. The Big Shot features a strong and sturdy brass flame nozzle, detachable base and precision flame control. Turn...
Half Round Ring File with Wood Handle - Cut 4
Double-cut European steel file with Swiss cut pattern and quality American-made wood handle. This half-round inside ring file is used to clean up the i...
Tweezers - Fibergrip Cross Lock
Great for soldering small parts! Squeeze to open, place your part into the jaws and release. Your part is locked in place, allowing you hold your part easily for pos...
Annealing Pan with Pumice
7" diameter annealing pan on lazy susan rotating base. Includes pumice. Convenient and easy to move in and out of place for soldering and firing operations. Steel pan is 2...
Kiln Shelf - Ceramic Fiber 6" x 6" x 1/2"
Ready to use for soldering and torch firing. To use as a kiln shelf, first burn out the binders by firing the board alone at 1000°F for one minute. Leave ...
Big Buddy Butane Refillable Turbo Torch
The Big Buddy features a very powerful 2500º turbo flame and up to 60 minutes of continuous burn time, all in a light weight portable design. It provides pow...
Flexible Turbo Torch FX-1000
Enjoy professional power and everyday use with the Blazer Flexible Turbo Torch FX-1000. This versatile tool features a powerful 2500°F wind resistant torch flame, an in...
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