Keum-Boo Pendant/Earrings Workshop – Sat 6 Dec - 2-5pm - Great Linford - £70

Keum-Boo Pendant / Earrings Workshop – Adding gold to fine silver (BL06V6GLb)

Learn how to make a beautiful textured pendant or pair of earrings in fine silver and add a striking detail of 24ct gold.

On this 3 hour course you will be guided through the ancient Korean technique of Keum-boo to create a design of your choice.

You will:

* Test applying textures on metal using papers and fabrics in a rolling mill and a range of hammers
* Design your pendant or earrings
* Cut the gold Keum-boo foil to the desired shape using paper cutting stamps, scissors or craft knife
* Apply gold foil onto your fine silver sheet using heat and pressure
* Roll or hammer your texture
* Cut sheet metal using disc cutters, shaped cutters, piercing saw or shears
* File and sand shape to refine design
* Burnish edges
* Add fittings and findings to complete design

Materials: Included in the course fee

Tutor: Jess

Level: Perfect for total beginners as well as those with some experience

You may also like the following events from Beccy Gillatt - School of Jewellery:

• Next Thursday, 4th December, 08:30 pm, Taster Session - Make a Silver or Gold Fill Ring – Thurs 4 Dec - 8:30-9:30pm - Yardley Hastings £25 in Northampton
• Next month, 11th December, 07:00 pm, Festive Stacking Rings workshop inc nibbles & drinks Thurs 11th Dec - 7-10pm - Yardley Hastings- £75 in Northampton
• Next month, 12th December, 12:45 pm, Open Workshop guided tuition current & past learners only – 12 Dec 12:45-3:45pm Yardley Hastings £37 in Northampton

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