This is the best learning video I have ever watched. I created a beautiful bracelet by listening, stopping, creating, etc. Not too fast; not too slow. Thank you so much. Nancy
awwww nancy, you are the best. Thanks so much for taking the time to send us this compliment....that's what keeps us going! And hey, please consider subscribing to our channel to learn more :) goo.gl/3ErJzq
Your approach to teaching is flawless. You not only tell, but show how to do it. What I appreciate the most is your explanation on why, "even more* why not to do something. This technic means the phase, *you learn from your own mistakes* doesn't have to be in our vocabulary. Thank you for being you.
Thank you for your feedback. Agreed, Kim. St Jean is an amazing instructor! You can find more of her classes on our channel: CZcams.com/beaducation Happy Learning!
I've watched several videos on doing this,I have to admit this is the best 1 so far.thank you. Your delivery on how to do this is so easy to understand.
this copper folding tut is the best tut I've had the pleasure to view and learn from. The difference is the spoken direction with lots of minutes info. Many utube tuts are all about the process without vocal explanation. This leads to many questions at the end. Thank You so much.
The safety issues so very important. thank for all aspects you covered in these tuts. I would love to learn anything else I need to from you. You were clear, concise and didn't skip around and use any uhs. My opinion, Great teacher.
Hello and thank you so much for this video and all your very thoroughly detailed videos. Just wanted to mention that when i couldn't find an unserrated butter knife in my drawer I came across my yellow plastic orange/citrus peeler (from a company that starts with a "T";)) It works great to spread open the pod without leaving any marks. Just insert the flat end and once the piece is open far enough you can use the other end to splay it a little more before getting in there with your fingers.
Awesome video! I dabbled a little in fold forming a few years ago and it was a blast, but learning how to do it reading articles pales in comparison to seeing someone do it. One note about the anneal temperature comment you made early on, sterling silver and copper have almost identical anneal/melting temperatures, with both annealing around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, and melting around 1900 degrees. Thank you for posting this video, it was superbly informative!
Loved this tutorial. Am so going to try folding copper. Copper is awesome to work with and i have used it a bit and always wondered how to fold. exciting stuff! Thanks.
I loved this video. So much info. Best ever, I think I learned enough to do this. I love copper, and the Native, earthy, organic style. I'm so inspired, I can't wait to go shopping. Thanks for sharing 💕
Thanks so much for a very informative video!! I now feel confident enough to start trying this on my own, and I love the idea that I can watch the video as often as necessary to help along the way. Thank you!
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE to watch Kim's tutorials, always amazing! I was wondering if I could fine out the size/color of the pearl she uses on the pendant....and it would be awesome if I could find out where to find some like it,
I love your style of instructing. Very informative but not overly so. I have watched many videos on knife making and they say that to anneal the metal you heat but let it cool slowly. When you quench it quickly it hardens it. Is it different for copper or am I just wrong? Thanks for good instructing- and being interesting.
Hi! Thanks for the question. We are not familiar with knife making. But, we can only assume that there is a difference between annealing/tempering steel and copper.
Hi, I loved this video and will no doubt watch it again. My question is about the wearing of this cuff. Are the edges safe to wear? They were hammered a lot and therefore got thinner. Wouldn't this make it easier to get cut? I love the ruffles, but have this concern. I am hoping to have my bench set up soon so I can start hammering my brains out. LOL Patience
Very awesome and informative video. I do have a couple questions though. Do you need a separate 'pickling' solution for each type of metal? Also, at the end when you were talking about the tongs for the 'pickling' solution, I was wondering if that ment that you could use the copper ones for all the kinds of metal, or if you need ones in the specific metal that you're 'pickling'?
Hi! These are great questions. You do not need a separate pickle pot for each metal as long as you're using, sterling silver, gold, copper, and brass. If you use Sparex pickle, you'll need to use Copper Tongs when taking things in and out of the pickle pot. Hope this helps. And, have a great day!
Very good instruction. I am learning fold formng and have done some metalsmithing jewelry before. Can you tell me where I can find rubber mats like the one you are using? Thank you
This is an amazing tutorial! I purchased my 1st sheet of copper a few days and ago and had to try the pea pod... I have a couple ?s.... I used 24 gauge. What is the best way to get my edges smooth? I also just purchased my first tumbler, can I tumble this and will it help harden?
hi there! I'm glad you love the tutorial! yes, you can for sure tumble this AND not only will it harden it, it will take care of these edges. Otherwise, use a light file or sandpaper to get the edges smooth.
Great video. Where would I get the mat? Is that fireproof? Also, I did a fast practice and you do have to make sure that does not fold over...mine did. But the bracelet has a nice effect. Will keep in mind for the next time. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Juanita! You can find the Poundo Mat on our website (find the link below). It is not fireproof. www.beaducation.com/p/2177-jewelry-making-tools-poundo-mat-12-x12 Have a great day!
+Eddie Allen HI Eddie, sorry for the late reply. We typically just stick with Steel Shot www.beaducation.com/zen_products/388-stainless-steel-shot-for-tumbling-2-pound-bag
Oh, and how long in the tumbler please? I thought the mixed shot gets in the grooves too, is it a different kind of shot for the low spots NOT to loose the LOS??? Thanks so so much!
+huskyfluffy Hi! Thanks for the question. We have a video on tumbling that I think you would find helpful. You can find it here: www.beaducation.com/product_videos/73-lortone-tumbler Have a great day!
Hi, I couldn't understand where you said, bricks retain heat??? And make studio dangerous? Or didn't you start saying brick was ok, but then when referring to the heat, I couldn't quite get what you said. I'm new, but know in some cases i need a charcoal, to reflect heat up the the bottom, through a grate for sweating, but if I don't need that, should I use a brick, since I have them? And I work inside.
+huskyfluffy Hi! Thanks for your comment. I think Jean was just referring to the brick becoming hot, and that you could possibly burn your fingers if you were to touch it. Just a safety tip!
so nice. I will try to do it. can somebody tell me what kind of matrial plate . How thick the coper must be ....0,5 or thicker? can you use also the silver plate and the messing plate
+Tiffany suikerstok Hi Tiffany! To find a list of the tools and materials needed for this tutorial visit -- www.beaducation.com/online_classes/118-metal-fold-forming Have a great day!
Hi Jorge! You can use Renaissance Wax to protect your metal from tarnishing. This product will need to be re applied at some point. You could also use Jewelry Shield. Both products work great. Here are links to both: www.beaducation.com/p/2069-jewelry-making-tools-renaissance-wax-2-ounces www.beaducation.com/p/1526-jewelry-making-tools-jewelry-shield
+Gabriel Guerreiro You can use Renaissance Wax to seal in your color. Here's a video on how to use it: beaducation.com/product_videos/97-renaissance-wax Have a great day!
This is one of the best learning videos if not the best of all I have ever watched.Thank you very much from Tunisia.
Thanks so much! Glad you found it helpful!
This is the best learning video I have ever watched. I created a beautiful bracelet by listening, stopping, creating, etc. Not too fast; not too slow. Thank you so much. Nancy
awwww nancy, you are the best. Thanks so much for taking the time to send us this compliment....that's what keeps us going! And hey, please consider subscribing to our channel to learn more :) goo.gl/3ErJzq
Your approach to teaching is flawless. You not only tell, but show how to do it. What I appreciate the most is your explanation on why, "even more* why not to do something. This technic means the phase, *you learn from your own mistakes* doesn't have to be in our vocabulary. Thank you for being you.
Thank you for your feedback. Agreed, Kim. St Jean is an amazing instructor! You can find more of her classes on our channel: CZcams.com/beaducation Happy Learning!
I've watched several videos on doing this,I have to admit this is the best 1 so far.thank you. Your delivery on how to do this is so easy to understand.
this copper folding tut is the best tut I've had the pleasure to view and learn from. The difference is the spoken direction with lots of minutes info. Many utube tuts are all about the process without vocal explanation. This leads to many questions at the end. Thank You so much.
I love the way her pieces are finished. The use of light and shadow, matt and shine with textures. Beautiful, beautiful work.
A absolutely wonderful, informative, non jargon tutorial. Thank you so much and hi from Northern Ireland
I loved your video. What wonderful information on fold forming. And it's always nice to see how others use patinas. Thank you so much!
The safety issues so very important. thank for all aspects you covered in these tuts. I would love to learn anything else I need to from you. You were clear, concise and didn't skip around and use any uhs. My opinion, Great teacher.
One of the best videos I've seen. Especially the part on heat patina
Hello and thank you so much for this video and all your very thoroughly detailed videos. Just wanted to mention that when i couldn't find an unserrated butter knife in my drawer I came across my yellow plastic orange/citrus peeler (from a company that starts with a "T";)) It works great to spread open the pod without leaving any marks. Just insert the flat end and once the piece is open far enough you can use the other end to splay it a little more before getting in there with your fingers.
Thank you! This is one of the BEST instructional videos I ever seen. And I've seen A LOT. AWESOME!
Awesome video! I dabbled a little in fold forming a few years ago and it was a blast, but learning how to do it reading articles pales in comparison to seeing someone do it.
One note about the anneal temperature comment you made early on, sterling silver and copper have almost identical anneal/melting temperatures, with both annealing around 1200 degrees Fahrenheit, and melting around 1900 degrees.
Thank you for posting this video, it was superbly informative!
Great tutorial, including lots of tips and pointers for someone new to the technique.
This was a brilliant video - thanks so much for making it seem all so doable and not scary
Loved this tutorial. Am so going to try folding copper. Copper is awesome to work with and i have used it a bit and always wondered how to fold. exciting stuff! Thanks.
Very good teacher. Thank you!!
Thanks!
EXCEPTIONAL Tutorial - Answered so many questions - thanks
brilliant video, learnt a lot, thank you from Scotland
I loved this video. So much info. Best ever, I think I learned enough to do this. I love copper, and the Native, earthy, organic style. I'm so inspired, I can't wait to go shopping. Thanks for sharing 💕
Well prepare yourself cause metal form folding is addicting! Have fun!
Yea!!!!! This was just the video I needed. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you so much.
Thank you Kim, wonderful video..can't wait to try these techniques . ...☺
Excellent tutorial. Thorough and interesting. Thanks!
What super fabulous technique! Thank you so much🤗
You are so welcome!
Very detailed, thoughtful and thought out video! Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for a very informative video!! I now feel confident enough to start trying this on my own, and I love the idea that I can watch the video as often as necessary to help along the way. Thank you!
What a wonderful, informative video. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Thank you so much.
i just have to say how awesome you are Kim.
That was an amazing video, from start to finish. Thank you so much. I'm gonna try.
YOU ARE SO WONDERFUL FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT!!!!
Excellent presentation
Thanks a lot
Absolutely the most informative video ever .Thank you so much
Awesome! That's our goal!
Excellent....First Class demo Kim. Well Done!
Hi Kim thanks for the tutorial. You covered every thing in detail apart from tumbling what is it and how does one do it. Thanks
Stella
Hi! You can watch our product video on the tumbler to learn all about it! You can find it here: www.beaducation.com/product_videos/73
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE to watch Kim's tutorials, always amazing! I was wondering if I could fine out the size/color of the pearl she uses on the pendant....and it would be awesome if I could find out where to find some like it,
❤ I found this very informative. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
love the flame patina lesson. thanx
Great instructional video once again, many thanks!
Really good thanks.
Best ever instruction!
loved this tut. Great instructor!!!
Wow that was awesome can't wait to try this! hope to see more Happy New Year
Thank you very much!!! 👏👏👏
Thank You!
Nice work!!! Thanks!!!
Excellent tutorial. Thank you!
Thank you so much! Great video!
I love your style of instructing. Very informative but not overly so. I have watched many videos on knife making and they say that to anneal the metal you heat but let it cool slowly. When you quench it quickly it hardens it. Is it different for copper or am I just wrong? Thanks for good instructing- and being interesting.
Hi! Thanks for the question. We are not familiar with knife making. But, we can only assume that there is a difference between annealing/tempering steel and copper.
Great video. One of the best. I tumble my cuffs but it never really work hardens. Any suggestions?
How long do you tumble for? We usually do 30 minutes to an hour.
GREAT video!!! Thank you for posting. :)
Grazie, bravissima…
Hi, I loved this video and will no doubt watch it again. My question is about the wearing of this cuff. Are the edges safe to wear? They were hammered a lot and therefore got thinner. Wouldn't this make it easier to get cut? I love the ruffles, but have this concern. I am hoping to have my bench set up soon so I can start hammering my brains out. LOL Patience
Patience Pontious Hi, nope it's not too sharp and if ever you feel it is, you can hit it with sandpaper to soften it out. :)
Very awesome and informative video. I do have a couple questions though. Do you need a separate 'pickling' solution for each type of metal? Also, at the end when you were talking about the tongs for the 'pickling' solution, I was wondering if that ment that you could use the copper ones for all the kinds of metal, or if you need ones in the specific metal that you're 'pickling'?
Hi! These are great questions. You do not need a separate pickle pot for each metal as long as you're using, sterling silver, gold, copper, and brass. If you use Sparex pickle, you'll need to use Copper Tongs when taking things in and out of the pickle pot. Hope this helps. And, have a great day!
Very good instruction. I am learning fold formng and have done some metalsmithing jewelry before. Can you tell me where I can find rubber mats like the one you are using?
Thank you
Hi! We sell the Pound o Mat on our website. You can find them here: www.beaducation.com/shop/poundo-mat-12x12-p-2341.html
Great class. Thank you
This is an amazing tutorial! I purchased my 1st sheet of copper a few days and ago and had to try the pea pod... I have a couple ?s....
I used 24 gauge. What is the best way to get my edges smooth? I also just purchased my first tumbler, can I tumble this and will it help harden?
hi there! I'm glad you love the tutorial! yes, you can for sure tumble this AND not only will it harden it, it will take care of these edges. Otherwise, use a light file or sandpaper to get the edges smooth.
Where did you get your black rubber mat?
Thank you for this video, so generous of you to share.
Hi Kate! We sell the Pound o Mat on our website. You can find them here: www.beaducation.com/shop/poundo-mat-12x12-p-2341.html
Great video. Thanks.
Thank you
great job and great video
LOVE
Great video. Where would I get the mat? Is that fireproof? Also, I did a fast practice and you do have to make sure that does not fold over...mine did. But the bracelet has a nice effect. Will keep in mind for the next time. Thanks for sharing!!
Hi Juanita! You can find the Poundo Mat on our website (find the link below). It is not fireproof.
www.beaducation.com/p/2177-jewelry-making-tools-poundo-mat-12-x12
Have a great day!
when you put it in the tumbler do you use any plastic shot or anything like that? I wonder what a polishing grit would do?
+Eddie Allen HI Eddie, sorry for the late reply. We typically just stick with Steel Shot www.beaducation.com/zen_products/388-stainless-steel-shot-for-tumbling-2-pound-bag
Oh, and how long in the tumbler please? I thought the mixed shot gets in the grooves too, is it a different kind of shot for the low spots NOT to loose the LOS??? Thanks so so much!
+huskyfluffy Hi! Thanks for the question. We have a video on tumbling that I think you would find helpful. You can find it here: www.beaducation.com/product_videos/73-lortone-tumbler
Have a great day!
Hi, I couldn't understand where you said, bricks retain heat??? And make studio dangerous? Or didn't you start saying brick was ok, but then when referring to the heat, I couldn't quite get what you said. I'm new, but know in some cases i need a charcoal, to reflect heat up the the bottom, through a grate for sweating, but if I don't need that, should I use a brick, since I have them? And I work inside.
+huskyfluffy Hi! Thanks for your comment. I think Jean was just referring to the brick becoming hot, and that you could possibly burn your fingers if you were to touch it. Just a safety tip!
so nice. I will try to do it. can somebody tell me what kind of matrial plate . How thick the coper must be ....0,5 or thicker? can you use also the silver plate and the messing plate
+Tiffany suikerstok Hi Tiffany! To find a list of the tools and materials needed for this tutorial visit -- www.beaducation.com/online_classes/118-metal-fold-forming
Have a great day!
Muito lindo seu trabalho ,quero trabalhar assim bjs.
What do you use to seal the metal? Can it be used on Brass, copper and nickel silver?
You can seal the metal with Renaissance Wax or other sealer. And, yes you can use this technique with brass, copper and nickel! Have fun!
Hi. Would Lava rock work as a surface for annealing? Love this tutorail!
Honestly, I don't know, I don't have any experience with that.
What’s the guage of metal you’re working with? It looks like 24g or 26g.
24 gauge
GREAT tutorial! At what point can you add a bezel to add a stone or cabochon?
Hi! Once you've completed your metal forming, and before you add patina you can add a bezel. Have a great day!
Awesome! Thank you SO much! I refer to your video all the time! I've become a copper-holic! Just cant seem to stop!
Beaducation
I use my oxygen, acetylene torch. 1 min. 😎
lindo seu trabalho , like , mais um inscrito ...bjss
What Can I do to protect copper from turning red or brown after awhile?
Hi Jorge! You can use Renaissance Wax to protect your metal from tarnishing. This product will need to be re applied at some point. You could also use Jewelry Shield. Both products work great. Here are links to both:
www.beaducation.com/p/2069-jewelry-making-tools-renaissance-wax-2-ounces
www.beaducation.com/p/1526-jewelry-making-tools-jewelry-shield
Could you tell me which cross peen hammer you are using on both the bracelet and the pod? Are they different?
Hi! You can find a detailed list of all the tools and materials list here: www.beaducation.com/online_classes/118
I can put something on the metal to keep the color I want? Because it oxidize and I lost the color....
+Gabriel Guerreiro You can use Renaissance Wax to seal in your color. Here's a video on how to use it: beaducation.com/product_videos/97-renaissance-wax
Have a great day!
Doesn't the copper make your skin green when you wear it?
If your skin reacts to the copper you can seal it with Jewelry Shield, or other sealer such as Ren Wax.
Thank you for the reply :)
Can you share where you obtained your table rubber mat?
Hi, check out Beaducation.com for supplies and equipment used in this class!
El trabajo fantástico pero demasiada conversación
Genial!
what do you use for tumbling?
+Nikki St. Laurent Hi Nikki! You can learn all about tumbling here: www.beaducation.com/product_videos/73-lortone-tumbler
Have a great day!
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I love your classes !!! Thank you !!!
This was absolutely brilliant thank you so much for opening up my eyes to crafting with metal.
Excellent tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you!
+Nikki St. Laurent You're welcome! We would love to see what you create - feel free to share #Beaducation :)