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.

[@nadronnocojr]

They didn’t listen to you…..ego,maniac

[@mathewrtaylor]

Have seen fold forming, but never knew the technique. This is a great introduction, and the first time I've also seen not quenching (which also makes sense). Super appreciate the video!

[@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 ❤

[@gypsycruiser]

Excellent explanation , remarkably accurate description with an easy flow …

[@MarioChanto]

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

[@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.

[@anoirbentanfous]

I am not into metal working but I really appreciate the way you shared your knowledge, very kind of you.

[@bigdipper620]

Thank you for the tutelage. Some really cool patterns and a great technique.

[@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!

[@atomic2955]

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

[@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.

[@flora8378]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@isabeedemski3635]

I also Love the memories old jewlry can bring up!

[@TheJDiane]

Great explanations with the demonstration!

[@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

[@venust.4119]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@joseletelier177]

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

[@keirfarnum6811]

Just these small examples of pieces you have fold formed are really beautiful. I could easily see these in jewelry or art pieces. There’s a real element of wabi sabi to these small pieces that’s interesting and I would be interested to what some patination techniques could add to the copper surfaces.

[@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

[@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!😉

[@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?

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@sybrandvankwawegen2554]

very inspiring, thank you for sharing

[@SoulfulVeg]

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

[@AlineGrace-h8c]

Thank you so much I appreciate very much your tutorial

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@veraalicewinter6065]

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

[@mirceapopjoe6125]

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

[@blueladylikeable]

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

[@oakfat5178]

It's an interesting video, but at approx 17:00 you say, "when I press in here, it widens there". I can;t see where you're pressing or where it's widening, and I have no idea why I'd want to, although I'm sure there is a reason for wanting to. This would be fine if I already knew what you were talking about.

[@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 !

[@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!

[@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. 🏆🎄⚒️🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀

[@aneve24269]

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

[@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! 🙂

[@WalkNancy]

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

[@TrippUpthemountain]

Excellent content. My creative brain is a flurry.

[@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.

[@water-sorb7899]

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

[@natashakastrissios4451]

You are an excellent teacher! Thank you so much.

[@gwilli5413]

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

[@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.

[@sharonpragacz4768]

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

[@jeanwilcox3464]

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

[@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.

[@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 ! 🥰🤟🏻

[@lindylittleton4183]

Very interesting and informative tutorial, Thank you Robert

[@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!

[@BrandyL44]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you so much!

[@unclejake154]

Excellent demonstrations. Thank you.

[@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!

[@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! 🤘

[@雪の恋人雪の恋人]

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

[@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.

[@mikema9311]

Fantastic. Came away with more choices

[@amandadonaghey7540]

12:25 Are you forging or forming here? I thought I learned today that metal on metal is forging, anything else on metal is forming. I’m not a smith of any sort, just enjoying your video 👍

[@golfgrrl1]

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

[@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 :-)

[@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.

[@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.

[@OuroborosArmory]

Origami with metal as a smith, your use of “forging” is interesting. :) I have researched some bracelets that are Byzantine, and they have forms that are very similar to this, and looking at your technique, they may have used this exact same process..

[@quistjensen3460]

Jeg i

[@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!

[@deborahduthie4519]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@larryrichards3668]

Fantastic video, very well done.

[@avaforbes]

Thank you. Excellent teaching.

[@godisinfinite6730]

Amazing video, very awesome explanation! Thank you!

[@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!

[@ianmacinnes2021]

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

[@rustamgani6826]

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

[@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!

[@lunasky5635]

Great video! Thanks

[@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

[@kimpetri6750]

Excellent video! I learned a ton, thank you 💚

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@1miltond]

Thank you for your video I was looking for this

[@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. : ))

[@reginasifuentes8669]

Mi abuelito 👴 muchísimas gracias 😘😘😘

[@jaedeanmitchell5139]

Great information and inspiration!

[@laurastafford3562]

Very informative video that was well presented.

[@liz-annawaugh955]

Wonderful explanations! Thank you.

[@AurelienCarnoy]

16:48 i understand shrip motion 😮🎉❤

[@aliceharvey3019]

Great information and presentation, thank you. You warn against over annealing your copper. Can you explain why? What happens to the metal?

[@lanicejennings4511]

alice harvey over heating can cause heat hardening...if this happens just quench and start again

[@aliceharvey3019]

@@lanicejennings4511 this could explain a lot. I don't recall hearing this before, if I did it did not sink in. Thank you so much for this.