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Sunday, July 11, 2010

First foldform on new bench

It just had to be done. The bench was built, a small gas bottle and burner nozzle was purchased, the vice was in place so I just had to show myself I could go through the foldforming process at home on my own.



Photos show a piece of copper plate annealed, folded in half and marked up - about 150mm long. The second photo shows the piece cut and beaten to create the form. I hardened some areas to get the ruffled look along the edge. Another annealing on some terracotta clay tiles I had made months ago. Recycled brass jardiniere acted as the quenching pot. And the final product unfolded and buffed with a bit of steel wool.
It worked. Thanks to Charles Lewton-Brain for introducing me to this new technique. The test will be to work out how to incorporate this into my sculptural work.
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3 comments:

  1. Suzi SmithJuly 13, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    I like seeing the process Barry! Great bench btw.

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  2. Noela MillsJuly 14, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Great to know you can do it all [and more] at home. You have fabulous enthusiasm and dedication to a process which is daunting for most of us.
    Noela xoxoxox

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  3. BarryJuly 19, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    I find it interesting how I have taken to metal - always good to be open to new opportunities. B

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