Tong Forging Demo for HCA Students

Adrian demonstrates tong forging for the class. This is part one of three.

Part 2

And 3

The Rose

Ahh, the rose; an iconic organic form. This was a lot easier to make than I thought it would be. It is just three five petal cut outs that are textured and riveted together before raising them up and gathering them together.

Figured it out first with clay and then moved to copper. The annealed copper can basically be worked by hand.

The cuff link connection

Here is an other example of a connection taken directly from the real world. It is simple an elegant. I guess there are technically two connections here; the hinge, and the nickel sheet that provides spring pressure to keep it open. 

This piece represents my first soldering experience as well, and it may be quite noticeable to those with experience. 

Copper sample didn't turn out as planned

Trying to make the paper thing on the right in copper. Put about 2 hours into this before deciding that I didn't really like it in the first place and giving up.

Momma Can Paint!

Check out my Mom's work on her site:  Angela Thomas Fine Art

I know what your thinking; "Hey Bob, how could the apple have fallen so far from the tree?" To be honest, I have no idea. I will gladly take her design advice, though.

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There's many more, check out youtube channel for the rest. http://www.youtube.com/user/BobbyTDesigns

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Copper and Bubble Wrap

Why is copper so cool? Because if it's annealed properly, it can even be textured with bubble wrap!

This piece of plate was annealed, then run through the rolling mill wrapped in bubble wrap. I really like that effect.

I rolled up the ends and then rolled it again through the wire feed wheels. Like that as well.

More Fun with Copper Samples

An other copper sample here. I guess it's clear by now that I prefer copper to brass or nickel or any of the other materials found outside the forge.

This one is just ball punched with a few different punches coming in from both sides. Corners rolled up to make it appear less sharp and threatening.

Fold Forming Copper Sample for EXM

Heres an other sample for EXM (exploration of materials for all you lamens)

This is just simple fold forming with copper sheet. I folded this over three times and ran it through the rolling mill to crease it on the folds. After its unfolded, the creases stay in as you can see.

Hammered over the rough edges and put a hold in it. Not sure why I put the whole there, I guess I thought I might make it into some sort of necklace. It's pretty ugly, though, so I'm not sure what I was thinking. I guess it's actually upside down.

This girl has absolutely mastered the plasma torch!

Great design. Would Love to copy this in Steel

http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/12026/h220430-design-studio-rubber-stool.html

I suppose it would be pretty difficult to copy the flexibility aspect.