Cool Tools | Introduction to Foldforming by Robert Dancik

[@kaegan9698]

COOL TOOLS listened to my complaint and has removed the ads from the main body of the video. I really appreciate that you listened to my complaints. Can't wait to watch more of your tutorials.

[@MarioChanto]

Every phrase has a lifelong experience wrapped in it, and it shows. Thank you

[@sallyodeh]

I’ve been working with multimedia art and watched over thousands of tutorials for around 7 years now , I must say your tutorials are so detailed and comprehensive like no other thing I’ve ever seen ,it comes from your passion straight from the heart , thank you a million times for sharing knowledge , god bless your heart and soul ❤

[@djinman1837]

Thank you, Robert! I appreciate that you not only showed us the how, but also clearly explained the why.

[@TheMoppersmurf]

Now this was a crystal clear explanation of how to work with copper sheets and the right tools. Very nice to watch.

[@flora8378]

What a wonderful tutor this chap is! Learning so much.

[@TheJDiane]

Great explanations with the demonstration!

[@kathybrigger9431]

I have been working with copper and I was getting quite bored with what I was doing. I have many books on this subject but it's not like watching someone do it and telling you the pitfalls. Thank you so much for sharing. I am hooked.

[@moe9246]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you. I’ve been collecting “materials” but haven’t started working at making metal jewelry yet. I’m excited to get started now!

[@elishabird3721]

Thank you Robert, it’s so inspiring!

[@venust.4119]

You are a good teacher. Also a very talented jeweler.

[@atomic2955]

Thanks for the info. I'm going to use some of it on my next project.

[@thomashanson7600]

So very cool! The quality of your impressions are striking. I started in 1972, and this technique was never used, nor have I seen it. I want to make something!!! Thanx Tom

[@joseletelier177]

Gracias por su video.Podría considerar traducir al español.Gracias nuevamente

[@brucemartin8435]

I was waiting for someone to address the Winn the Pooh watch. Love it!

[@littledabwilldoya9717]

Me, too! You know he has a bit of whimsy in his soul!😉

[@JeniGray]

Thank you for this demo!!! I started foldforming years ago and have used dapping points for my indents.... and water to cool. You have shown me an easier and cleaner way to do this!!! By the way, I have now watched this video three times.... This technique has endless possibilities!!

[@sybrandvankwawegen2554]

very inspiring, thank you for sharing

[@carolynwalker9920]

Wow I'm glad that I've seen this. I can see this technique working in one of my designs for my college project.

[@MariaLanger]

Great video. I really like Robert’s presentation style. He’s so enthusiastic! And I love seeing the samples of finished or near finished pieces. Gives me lots of ideas. Thanks!

[@seamuscuddihysculpture]

Great video and so well explained with lots of detailed information. Thanks for sharing.

[@ArcaneTinker]

Us sheetmetal workers have been doing this for about as long as we've had Pittsburg lockformer machines to feed metal in crooked and then try to fix it before the boss finds you just burned up $50.00 worth of tin in 10 seconds. Great instructional though. Thank you for sharing new techniques.

[@goodboybupbup]

That was an amazing introductory video. I’ve seen jewelry made utilizing this technique and have wanted to learn how to do it. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more of your excellent tutorials.

[@interiot2]

11:40 I flew back in shock when you touched the blade. It might be good to clearly mark the knife as a "blank cartridge" so that you don't accidentally pick up a live knife (as happened on the movie set of Rust). As someone who knows a little bladesmitthing, one way would be to take a chunk or two out of the edge with a file, probably near the choil. It should look like a really aggressive seration, but also, it looks distinct because nobody would ever do that to their edge.

[@mirceapopjoe6125]

VERY GOOD WAY TO EXPLAIN IN DETAILS HOW YOU DO IT!... WELL DONE!

[@veraalicewinter6065]

Thank you so much for all!!! You teach in the best way!

[@air-drive]

I am in my 60's and I remember as a child of 10 years old going to Flea Markets where my Mother was absorbed into the Antiques they had for sale, my childhood home resembled a Museum filled with very old furniture and we were very careful in touching it as my mother was very protective of her vast collection, she had a house cleaner French Polishing all the pieces one by one until you could see your face in it, even our TV and VCR was carefully hidden so it was not visible to the untrained eye. There were old ladies selling jewelry exactly like that you are doing right there which I today recognize as the jewelry the "Flower People/Free Love" LOL! wore. My mother called it rubbish because it probably was way to Modern/Contemporary for her taste. The old ladies all had flower dresses on and they smelled like Cigarettes (To me, at 10 somebody in their 20's was old) But yes, exactly like that, and loads of wind chimes and the whole Flea Market smelled like incense or cannabis I would not have known the difference. Just for context, I am South African but my parents was also 100% against the Vietnam War and were very vocal about it while we had House Maids, Laundry Maids, Gardeners and my sister and I had a Nanny all while we were conducting War against pretty much any body who dared to stand up against us, which has not changed after the end of Apartheid. But considering that 25 million people are employed in these kinds of jobs today, it is unimaginable what will happen to these people should they loose their jobs as you might know.

[@Youareme42o]

What

[@mikema9311]

Thanks for your overview of this technique. Your Craftsy DVD presentation was superb as well. Much appreciated for sharing

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Very interesting segment. Thank you for your many technics!

[@chiphill4856]

Superb technique, beautifully demonstrated! Material science Note, which you may already know: Material Deformation which leaves a mark = Plastic Deformation Material Deformation which doesn't leave a mark = Elastic Deformation You would probably intuitively understand a stress-strain curve. Subscribed

[@WalkNancy]

Thanks for this great video! You are a wonderful teacher.

[@suzannewilliams261]

How in the WORLD do you hammer the copper to make a "U" shape and not one that is a circular form. Your teaching is so clear and easy to follow. Thank you.

[@davidmorgan7586]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WORK NOW I HAVE TO MAKE SOME MORE HAMMERS WHAT I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW IS WERE DO I GET A VISE LIKE THE YOU ARE USING GREAT VIDEO THANKS

[@aneve24269]

very interesting and easy to understand even for those who are not native English speakers, like me. Thank you!

[@jeab9018]

Wow I have to say thank you .. the way Robert explains tools & processes is just what I have been looking for & I've been watching a lot but quick , fast , easy & informative those videos were Sooooo lacking... I inheriated many tools & I assume incomplete sets. I have been exploring my capabilities at Art jumping & progressing from media to media for many years now .. this last year I finally got the notion to turn my attention to precious metals.. unfortunately, I have yet to make the jump into my metal collection/pile, for lack of confidence I will be watch all these videos , heading to you website next for info & tools that will complete my sets.& pieces that will streamline the techniques ... Thanks again !

[@blueladylikeable]

quite amazing, you're a magician, sir. mesmerising work!

[@mahsarahmani7601]

Hi, firstly I want to say thank you to such wonderful teaching, then I want to ask a question how to replace the color of metal after using torch on it?

[@natashakastrissios4451]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much.

[@annabr776]

This is a really informative video. I have seen these effects before but had wondered how it was done. I really enjoy mixing up my media and this gives me so many ideas. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@harrykuheim6107]

You can make it really cool in Hinges like this too...just put a wire in the fold and it sizes the Hinge Pin...make a long one and cut out Butt Hinges any length.

[@gwilli5413]

Robert, I love your teaching, you are exact and precise, wait I repeat myself

[@SoulfulVeg]

This was so I formative and now I'm thinking for outside the box with what I can do with folded forms!

[@edwinleach4013]

Wowww! I have never heard or seen this type of work. I'm a long time wood turner but getting interested into polymer clay work and now this! My mind is whirling around. New projects!! I just completed your site info and look forward to leaning much much more. Thanks for the videos.

[@The1Helleri]

I like how clear you are with the terminology. You might be interested to do an image search of Moroccan Koumiya daggers and even some Yemeni and Omani Jambiya/Khanjar daggers. They do some similar metal forming for their handles. Though I think perhaps by very different means. But a lot of the butts of Koumiya handles in particular look very much like how the two pieces you show at 24:00 do.

[@carolcassis1926]

I have an 8x10 sheet of copper I was wondering how to use, what a timely video. Looking forward to exploring your site. I have been making beaded jewelry for ages and the connectors and embellishments are so costly! I would like to try resin in the deeper folds too. Thanks so much! I have subscribed, clicked and rung the bell!

[@mikema9311]

Fantastic. Came away with more choices

[@unclejake154]

Excellent demonstrations. Thank you.

[@BrandyL44]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@water-sorb7899]

Great information and presented so nicely as all your others. Always looking forward to watching all you do! Thank you so much!!

[@jeanwilcox3464]

OMG. Thank you so much for this very informative video. Im just starting out and this tutorial is so very helpful.

[@andrejanovkovic2657]

This is emaizing... I akcualy stop working with polymer clay and start working with metal,and now a sow this combinacion metal and polymerclay. Whot a great idea and mokumegane texnik with fold forming that is so stunning. Thanks for shering this video with us. Hope you understendmy, my englis write is not sobgood. Thanks!

[@PerlaR.L]

How could I anneal the sheet metal in a kiln??

[@golfgrrl1]

Fantastic video and excellent knowledge. Thank you so. Ugh 😘😘

[@sharonpragacz4768]

This is so very exciting, thank you, I can tell I must give this a go !,

[@tammygurl64]

Wow, this was very, very, interesting and informative! It sounds cool to have a foldform named after someone. I'd be interested to see a list of all the formfolds named so far and how each is done. This was really awesome! 👍 Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@barbarabonenberger5063]

Great lesson...what gauge copper do you suggest for foldforming projects? Thank you!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Barbara, Robert uses 24 gauge copper. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lindylittleton4183]

Very interesting and informative tutorial, Thank you Robert

[@yurikhakhnazarian7664]

Thank you very much for such an interesting and useful information. They are the same technics used for forming gold and silver over many centuries .it was secret in old time. Thanks again for those detail information in your video.

[@rippy4freedom]

Excellent video sooo much fun… I did not hear you mention the gauge sheet you were working with for a beginner???

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi, the recommended gauge of copper is 24 gauge. Thanks for watching!

[@donnaokawa922]

What size is the vise you are using??? Great video!

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, you can find the vise Robert uses here: cooltools.us/products/economy-tabletop-swivel-vise Thanks for watching!

[@larryrichards3668]

Fantastic video, very well done.

[@avaforbes]

Thank you. Excellent teaching.

[@stevenlarsen1691]

Thank you. I was woundering if you could do a video on pitch bowl forming. I use some of my fold forming in inlays on doors of jewlery boxes and other decorations.

[@reginasifuentes8669]

Mi abuelito 👴 muchísimas gracias 😘😘😘

[@codybakula]

Wow! Thank you for this video I’ve been doodling with a lot of copper so this is something new and really cool! Thank you very much! 🤘

[@TruthIsTheNewHate84]

He's right about the rubber under the block. Hearing protection and/or rubber under your block is very important. I hammered on an anvil for years making jewelry and knives and I have damaged my ears. Any loud noise and I hear a scratching sound and I constantly have ringing in my ears. During the day when I'm busy it's not so bad but when I'm trying to sleep at night it's extremely frustrating. Protect your ears people. It's also a good idea to wear eye protection when doing this stuff.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for sharing ❤️🤟🏻😊. Love your videos you have a Fan , I new to Wire Wrapping and love 💕 it but make so hard from working it so can’t wait for Nilling video ! 🥰🤟🏻

[@kimpetri6750]

Excellent video! I learned a ton, thank you 💚

[@nigelcarren]

Greetings mon ami. Great work on here, but I have to disagree that you say this is a new technique, perhaps the name 'fold-forming' is new, but as a full-time restorer of ancient objects and full-time armourer of over 30 years I can confirm I have worked on objects that are over 2000 years old that have been 'fold-formed' in fact there would be no other way of making them, for example the rings of a 'Carnyx'. Iam sure the ancient Egyptians would also have used the same techniques, because as I said before 'there is no other way'. I commonly use this technique for making the rotating bicep joint of the Vambrace for 16th century armour. The trick after forming being to then anneal, form to the round then to 'rope'. As I always say, "If you are using the correct tools, and you have just found the fastest way of achieving something, then congratulations, you have just found the correct way of doing it!' Best wishes and compliments of the season to you fellow metal-botherer, from me and all the mice in the workshop. 🏆🎄⚒️🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀

[@godisinfinite6730]

Amazing video, very awesome explanation! Thank you!

[@rustamgani6826]

It's very nice skills! Thanks!!! Good luck!!!

[@jaedeanmitchell5139]

Great information and inspiration!

[@vickeyefremidis9234]

Wonderful stuff ... thank you very much. What kind of hammer is that ?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Vickey, you can find everything used in this video, including the hammers, here: www.cooltools.us/Introduction-to-Foldforming-by-Robert-Dancik-s/2684.htm Thanks for watching!

[@deborahduthie4519]

I just had to hammer some metal as you were teaching. Great fun and fast.

[@101boertjie]

Thank you for a very informative video. I can imagine some of these forms working together with some chainmaille weaves also. I am already having a rush of ideas from watching this, and in my mind combining it with other techniques.

[@laurastafford3562]

Very informative video that was well presented.

[@liz-annawaugh955]

Wonderful explanations! Thank you.

[@esliet]

What gauge of brass sheet do you recommend for fold forming? Thank you

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Eslie, 24 gauge copper is recommended. Thanks for watching!

[@wendyannh]

Thank you for such a wonderful introduction to this fascinating technique! I can’t wait to find someplace I can make some noise so I can give it a try :-)

[@lunasky5635]

Great video! Thanks

[@ellesiem6131]

Brilliant fold forming tutorial, I love your enthusiasm for it. I've used it only a few times, but am keen to get to work on some of your examples. Thank you so much. : ))

[@fredmonroe6042]

Thanks you gave me an idea.

[@tammyeaton4791]

The wavy copper fold initially looked like bacon! How clever. I have a large sheet of 22g copper that I’ve not really known what to do with. I still need some more tools and a place to use them.

[@noradoreste6813]

can this be done on German Silver too?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Yes, foldforming can be done in German Silver. Thanks for watching!

[@ianmacinnes2021]

Thanks for this, excellent presentation and has inspired me to give this a try....

[@RenThisRenNotThatRen]

Does it have to be copper or can it be brass

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, you can fold form brass. Thanks for watching!

[@aeon726]

I am also working with larger sheets of copper, to be used in box making--say, 8x8, 10x10. I'm trying to determine the best type of gas and cylinders to use for annealing such large sheets. Can you help with that question.

[@lylachristopherson865]

This is sooo cool. My eyes are twitching it's so awesome.

[@davidfriedman3962]

I have some roofing copper, can I use this material for projects you demonstrated?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi David, it is recommended to use 24 gauge copper for this technique. If the roofing copper is 24 gauge, there shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for watching!

[@davidfriedman3962]

@@cooltoolsvideos yes it is. Your video has given me many ideas, I have a roll leftover from birdhouses we use to make with copper roofs. Hope you continue to keep teaching us all. Thanks!

[@nancycouste9846]

Fabulous video!! Love that you explain what to do as well as WHY it is to be done a certain way. I learned so much. What is the gage of copper sheet you use in your demo?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Nancy, Robert is using 24 gauge copper. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kathyavizius2538]

So interesting and inspiring. Thank you for your patient explanations... I have ideas dancing in my head!

[@analuciavillanuevasechel1157]

which gauge is the metal?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, Robert uses 24 gauge. Thanks for watching!

[@1miltond]

Thank you for your video I was looking for this

[@kroninrogue]

Do you have a video on making a die form?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Ron, we do not currently have a video on this. We will add this to our list of future videos. Thank you for watching!

[@Stoney327]

Nice video, Thank you. My suggestion/(name), at 19:30 call it a Snake Scale Fold. To me, that's what it looks like. I'm finding this creative and interesting! Back in the early 70's I apprenticed as a Blacksmith fitter for a company who made industrial noise cancelling silencers for manufacturing plants and aircraft engine testing structures plus military work. Part of my job was to turn 40 foot long "I" beams (@ 200 lbs. per ft.) into perfect circles by hand, with just a torch and a Crow's Foot. These weighed a few tons each. It was a Hard, Hot, Sweaty job, but I learned a lot and enjoyed it. It' was cool having a unique job! Thanks; and please continue these videos with more ideas. God bless: Stoney

[@lynnb.5937]

I see that you offer several gauges of copper sheet. Which gauge was used in this demonstration please?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi Lynn, Robert is using 24 gauge copper. Thanks for watching!

[@cibilleora9791]

Did I miss the sheet gauges?

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hello, Robert is using 24 gauge copper. Thanks for watching!

[@jeanniewinters847]

Thank you sooo much for this info and action packed vid! I learned a lot! 😊 Just one question....is it at all possible to use a flat piece of pre-fired metal clay for this process?

[@khosis6000]

What’s the Maximum thickness of sheet copper that can be used with the big shot torch? I actually have a copper pipe that I’m going to open up and use that as a sheet.

[@cooltoolsvideos]

Hi, the recommended gauge of copper is 24 gauge. We are not aware of the maximum thickness as we have not tested this. Sorry we couldn't be of more help, thank you for watching!

[@kimpetri6750]

Worth a try... best of luck!

[@polosavage1]

Wisconsin!! Milwaukee is where I'm from!!

[@williamryan1984]

Brilliant. Many thanks

[@colormefucked]

Forging involves heat, it's in the definition. You DID deform the little "boat" when you twisted it at 04:55 because you specifically stated it would have it be fixed with pliers after you straightened it out; how else would define a deform? This "system" is just a different way of cold forming and its not new, at all. My great great-grandfather handed these very techniques down through my family and now I am a fifth-generation jeweler, sculptor and metal-worker with 11 pieces hanging in museums and galleries across Europe and North America. As one other commenter suggested, we've seen this before, historically, and Charles Lewton-Brain didn't "invent" anything, just rediscovered something that has been known by certain artisans for thousands of years.

[@FOOKYOUTUBENUMBERS]

What a great teacher Your not just skilled in fold-forming Your also a great presenter. You Got a Sub from Me and a Bell flick