PepetoolsSponsor
2021 Lewton-Brain Foldform Competition Pepetools will award gift certificates to 1st Place, 2nd Place, 3rd Place, Honorable Mention, and Innovation award winners.
A rolling mill like the one pictured here is used to achieve many beautiful forms in foldforming. Rolled folds include the Heistad, Good, Plunkett, and Pleated M-Fold as you'll see on THIS sample classifications page. Ganoksin chose a Pepetools model rolling mill as their top pick for jewelry in 2020; read the detailed review HERE. It's just one example of the many tools wonderful tools available from this manufacturer. Visit Pepe Tools
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The Paper HammerSponsor 2017 - 2021
The makers are retiring! After Nov 30, 2021 these special hammers will NO LONGER BE MADE. We've so enjoyed partnering with them.
"This paper hammer is beautifully handcrafted.
It is the only hammer that does not damage the metal it is used on. It will pay for itself in a very short time because of reduced finishing costs.” --Charles Lewton-Brain |
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Forging Hammers
A good commercial cross-peen hammer must be modified with a slight curve for foldforming. The straight corners of an unmodified hammer peen will leave unwanted end-marks in the metal with each blow. The ends of a properly curved peen will not, with practice. Jewelers with access to a grinder and knowledge how to use it safely can modify their own hammers. Otherwise, a local metal shop should be able to grind it for you.
A good commercial cross-peen hammer must be modified with a slight curve for foldforming. The straight corners of an unmodified hammer peen will leave unwanted end-marks in the metal with each blow. The ends of a properly curved peen will not, with practice. Jewelers with access to a grinder and knowledge how to use it safely can modify their own hammers. Otherwise, a local metal shop should be able to grind it for you.
