A bouquet of fold formed copper

While I'm busy working on my suntan.

Copper Hibiscus

Much of the work I do features a technique called fold forming. These copper hibiscus come from the research in this technique. It's almost impossible not to see a hibiscus in bloom here in Florida. It won't matter which day you come here, We'll be able to find one in bloom. You just have to listen for them! They seem to celebrate the warm breeze. They almost scream "Look at me"

Fold forming is a passion of mine

I hope you enjoy these fold formed vessels

Latest piece from the bench

This small copper bowl is the most recent piece from the bench. It's hammered from one sheet of copper. It measures approx. 3" wide and high

"Inside Herself"

I'm never quite sure if this form is springing forth or disappearing. I'm sure she's free standing,

I'm sure she's both simple and complex. I enjoy the patterns, her fluid lines and find her to be changing before my eyes as she becomes herself.

"Terminations" a wire vessel

"Terminations" is a wire vessel about 2 1/2 feet tall. It's made from a little over 1oo ft. of flattened copper wire. The technique used is braiding. Forty eight interwoven strands make up the body of the piece. Another Six strands are used for the woven lip of the vessel. The woven lip and the wrapped base are new developements for me in this venue of working, hence the title.

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