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Pepetools

Sponsor
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.

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The Paper Hammer

Sponsor 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. 
  • These hammers are made by hand using an innovative and painstaking process.
  • A set of limited edition paper hammers will go to the 2021 1st Place winner. ​
  • Purchase these amazing hammers before Nov 30 at www.accidentalhammer.com 
​​"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.


Learn more about foldforming tools at www.brainpress.com.
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