Eid Special Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery 01

Eid Special  Bridal Wedding Fashion 2014 Jewellery.

By Aamir Mannan.

Folded Floral Rings, of sterling silver/18K bimetal. Each ring is 1" x 1" x 1/4"

"When I learned Charles was teaching a workshop in Portland, Maine, I signed up as fast as I could! We kept him demoing constantly for two days -- we were all so hungry for information. Fold-forming was sheer fun! It was so exciting because it quickly and easily gave metal a complex, three-dimensional form, without much soldering. I took copious notes in class and followed Charles' advice to make every sample from my notes. It took me a week! Now, I love these forming processes especially because they lend themselves to the asymmetry and botanical and natural forms that I like to use. The spontaneity and exploration of fold-forming often result in exciting 

new forms -- no wonder it dominated my work for so many years. It's now fully incorporated into my work process." A Pringles can full of Eid's favorite fold-opening tools, including one made of bone meant for bookmaking and a brass tool she made herself, is always kept close at hand. "It's thrilling to unfold the metal and watch a beautiful piece of jewelry emerge."