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Keum-Boo is an ancient Korean technique by which metals were gilded, using gold leaf pure (24K) and fire.
Throughout history, gold has been valued for its natural beauty and luster. For this reason, many cultures have imagined gold to be a representation of the sun. Yellow gold jewelry is still the most popular color, and today gold is available in a diverse palette.
The Keum-Boo gilding technique was applied not only to silver, but also to steel, copper or bronze. Thus, non-precious metals were ennobled by this technique. Gilding non-precious metals seems like an advantageous option, but applying this technique to these metals is a challenge even for the most skilled jewelers.
Pure precious metals such as silver and gold have about the same atomic structure, therefore, they have an increased potential to be united (fused). Therefore, heating these metals to temperatures between 500 and 700 ° C increases the movement of atoms. If pressure is added, an exchange of electrons will result in the surface between the two metals, creating a solid and permanent bond.
IN-DEPTH TECHNIQUES
- The difference between the keum-boo sheet and the classic decoration sheet
- Cutting the gold leaf into shapes
- Tools used in the keum-boo technique
- Preparing the pieces before applying the gold
- Painting the pieces with Art Clay 22k Gold Paste
- Application of 24k gold leaf
- Finishing gilded parts
- Antiquity of gilded pieces
We usually have a few jewelry designs by default but we encourage everyone who attends the courses to come up with their own ideas and designs. Only, in the end, the jewel belongs to you!
** Teaching methodology and information about the design and creation of the pieces belong to ©Artkimia.
Course features
- Lessons 0
- Quizzes 0
- duration 1 day from 9:30 - 18:30
- Level Intermediary level
- Language Romana
- Attended 64
- Assessments Da
Corina Gheorghe is the founder and main instructor of ARTKIMIA - Art & Jewelry Studio (Metal Clay). She is known internationally as an artist and teacher specializing in metal clay and mixed jewelry. Corina has taught courses in various countries such as Spain, Belgium, Great Britain, USA and is a Board member of the worldwide organization AMCAW (Alliance for Metal Clay Arts Worldwide). She is the first Art Clay Certified Instructor in Romania and the one who introduced this brand, as well as the term "metal clay" in Romanian workshops.
Below are some of the courses taught by Corina.
Craftcast - Rose & Gem Embellished Metal ClayTotem
AMCAW - Tension Set Rings
AMCAW - Sculpture and Carving Techniques
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2 Comments
I can only say: It was wonderful!
Corina is a born teacher, with the pleasure of teaching you everything she knows, all the time.
I studied and I didn't realize when the time passed.
It was a pleasure to leave with a piece around my neck at the end 🙂
I will definitely come back, I still have a lot to learn!
Thank you very much, Ana!