Anticlastic Forming:
In anticlastic raising, the edges of the metal are going in 2 different directions- 2 upward, 2 downwards. Think of a potato chip or a saddle. These are anticlastic forms. Anticlastic forming can used in jewelry as well as to create sculptural forms. Michael Good and Heiki Seppa are two artists who have done a lot of anticlastic work.
Below are two forms to try out!
Examples:
Diamond curl: Cut a square of metal and anneal. Place in the largest curve of the stake so that the 4 corners are pointing N, S, E, and W. Hammer to the stake, starting on one edge and going horizontally across. Anneal and repeat until the desired form is reached. You may need to move down the stake as the form gets tighter. Try to have the points touch.
Comfy band: Make a ring band, solder and file off excess solder. Place on the stake. Hammer in the center of the ring band. Rotate the ring slowly around while hammering. Anneal and repeat to desired curve. When done with just a square of metal, it is the saddle. This is an easy a wonderful way to make rings very comfortable- the curve feels very smooth going on your finger and because the edges sit up off your finger, the ring is more comfortable to wear. To finish off for further construction, file the edges of the band flat.
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