Here are some photos of the various steps of working on some fold formed copper leaves. I started with 24 gauge copper sheet that I milled to thin. It's possible to start thinner at a 26 to 28 gauge. It just depends on how much texturizing or hammering you will do. The metal will thin out as it's worked or milled.
There are so many ways to cut and shape pieces like this. I wanted my pieces to have waves like dry leaves.
It's a process to do this because you anneal the metal, work it a bit, anneal and work some more. This was a super fun way to add a lot of dimension.
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