Annealing the foil must be done carefully, of course. I have a 0 watt plate with a solid cast iron top and a wood. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. She wrote the book keum boo on silver and appeared alongside tim mccreight in the dvd push play for pmc. Mar 27, 2014 this pin was discovered by christine elaine. Let artist and instructor celie fago introduce you to the beautiful possibilities of keum boo, the process of fusing pure gold foil to silver. Keumboo on silver by celie fago revised and expanded edition over 20,000 copies sold worldwide now 64 pages 16 pages added, the book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. The books covers making your own coil cover, cutting the gold foil with scissors, and creating your own texturising tools all. Celie fago has been a professional artist and writer for 35 years. Then, using construction techniques developed by celie, make large, lightweight hollow forms lentils, cube, and drum beads and more without the use of clumsy firing armatures and cores. Keum boo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver, by celie fago pub151.
See all books authored by celie fago, including polymer clay art. She works with both precious metal clay and polymer clay and highlights e. World class ultralite fine jewelry kilns world class. Tear away clay technique creates delicate textures. This book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Keumboo is a traditional korean jewelrymaking technique that is widely used in japanese, chinese, and korean art. The surfaces are heated to 750850f and the gold sheet is burnished on to the silver, making a permanent bond. The ancient korean technique of keum boo using products from. Whether youre just beginning your jewelrymaking journey or are more experienced, there is definitely something for you.
Precious metal clay pmc and art clay silver and gold. Keum boo on silver expanded and revised by celie fago. Keumboo is an ancient asian metalworking technique, meaning literally, attached gold. Exploring new techniques and new materials includes precious metal clay, and more on. Keum boo is a very simple technique to learn and easy to master. Keumboo hot plate jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. Although book charms are tiny, fired they are less than an inch tall, like any other hinge they require meticulous engineering.
This book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. The beauty of using keumboo with pmc is that silver metal clay, unlike conventional fine silver sheet, needs no preparation. In my keum boo book i describe a total rest time with the paper on the clay, under a light of about 30 minutes, burnishing once during that time. Silver and copper memento pendant by celiefago on etsy metal clay jewelry, enamel jewelry. See more ideas about metal clay jewelry, clay jewelry and metal clay. See more ideas about jewelry art, jewelry design and metal jewelry. Aug 11, 2012 the way i do tear away now isnt really a different process. For more specific directions on this technique see my book, keum boo on silver available in my etsy shop. The book to choose if you want to learn about keum boo.
I also used celies ring making technique, and her this is fascinating, tell me more. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to by. Gold foil is added to metal clay using an ancient process called keum boo. In 61 pages, it describes every step in detail, explains and lists all the tools and equipment you need, and makes this. This comprehensive book on the korean technique of fusing gold to silver is written. Enjoy see more ideas about jewelry art, jewelry design and artisan jewelry. This is the first book in english as far as we are aware dedicated to the subject. Through clear photographs and detailed instruction this book makes the process accessible to all levels of craftspeople, jewellers and metal clay artists. Book keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver instruction book. Youll also learn keum boo, an ancient asian metalworking technique for adding 24k gold to silver. You will learn every step of this unique process, including using your tools, preperation, application and finishing. Keum boo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver book.
Pure gold and silver have a similar atomic structure therefore once the metal is heated to the temperature. After much thought and careful consideration, i regret to announce that i am cancelling the 2020 spring and summer classes due to the covid19 pandemic. Metal clay silver and gold brands and formulas feltmagnet. The technique is an ancient korean skill which is great for use by jewellers, both beginners and professionals. This the expanded and revised version of the original keumboo on silver book by celie fago. Using a hotplate, youll learn how to add the gold foil to your work. The keumboo book provides a simple and relatively inexpensive alternative, way to add gold to silver work. See more ideas about jewelry art, jewelry design and jewelry. Are you interested in working with precious metal clay pmc, art clay silver, pmc gold, art clay gold, aura 22, etc. Dive into lapidary journal jewelry artist magazine for a 360approach to jewelry making. Well look at liver of sulphur and experiment with adding other things to it to achieve deep and. Her blog post is worth a read as she goes over what brand of polymer clay works.
She offers many workshops that are held in her studio, an old brick farm house in central vermont. This book teaches how to easily hot burnish gold foil permanently onto silver objects, and raw sheet for soldering and building patterned jewelry with. Here are a few pics of some of the things i made in celies preconference class on pmc sterling. Dance of time silver and gold keumboo pendant with ammolite.
The disks were oxidized from taking them out of the carbon while hot but ive experimented enough with alloy silver metal clay to know that it will oxidize when heated and the gold foil will bond regardless. Im just extending the time a bit and being less regimented about the burnishing intervals. Celie is known for her pioneering work with metal clay, and when she is not working in her studio in central vermont she is. Great prices on your favourite home brands, and free delivery on eligible orders. Keumboo on silver by celie fago explains every step of the process, from preparation, to application, to finishing. Now revised and expanded, this book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. This book covers all aspects of keum boo, which is an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Its never cleaner than when it comes out of the kiln. Feb 25, 2019 a celebration of great jewellery by makers, sourced from the web, showing nice use of contrast with gold on silver. Silvera jewelry school online store books and dvds.
Let artist and instructor celie fago introduce you to the beautiful possibilities of keumboo, the process of fusing pure gold foil to silver. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to. Use celie fago s brass tubes for cutting out bezels in the wet clay for stone setting. This book provides an excellent guide for beginners, and for the more advanced, celie. Celie fagos book keum boo on silver, paulette werger, charles lewtonbrain, komelia okim, and.
She studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at uvm, mass college of art, and tufts, and metalwork at the league of nh craftsmen where she apprenticed to a classically trained metalsmith. Jewelry instruction and information nancy l t hamilton. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in precious metal clay, the techniques described in this. For more information and to register, please visit my website here. Mostly keum boo technique, sometimes not, but visually similar in result. See more ideas about metal jewelry, metal clay jewelry and precious metal clay. Someone at one of celie fago s keum boo classes suggested i. My galleries are meant to inspire my students, not to copy. Keum boo on silver expanded and revised by celie fago this the expanded and revised version of the original keum boo on silver book by celie fago. Projects and techniques for jewelry, gifts, figures, and decorative surfaces, and polymer clay.
It has a longer open working time, greater strength, and it keumboos beautifully. Making tiny hinged book charms gives me a way to explore pmc sterling through. One of my summer classes is full, and i have limited seating in the others. Coronavirus service update projects to inspire you extended returns store closure information books. Celie fago one of my summer classes is full, and i have. Keum boo on silver by celie fago explains every step of the process, from preparation, to application, to finishing. Aug 23, 2012 for more specific directions on this technique see my book, keum boo on silver available in my. Mar 17, 2020 margaret schindel is a jewelry artist and internationallyknown expert on metal clay techniques. This is detailed in celie fagos book on the subject. Celie fago books list of books by author celie fago.
Metal keumboo technique swirling leaf necklace torc. The book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in silver clay. As the hoard dwindles, i become more aggressive with my testing. Keumboo on silver is the first book dedicated to ancient korean technique of fusing pure gold to silver. The definitive book on adding 24k gold keumboo accents to metal clay renowned metal clay master artist and teacher celie fago is the foremost authority on keumboo, the ancient korean technique for permanently bonding 24k gold foil to silver using a combination of heat and pressure.
Keumboo on silver book by celie fago revised and expanded edition now 64. Description let artist and instructor celie fago introduce you to the beautiful possibilities of keumboo, the process of fusing pure gold foil to silver. Beautiful color photographs and detailed instruction make it a joy to follow along. Keumboo on silver by celie fago the book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. We were joined by a lovely group of ladies, who have all been to classes with. Thank you so much for your extensive testing to find a way to keep. A simple and unscientific bend test suggested they were stronger than if id made them from pmc plus or pmc3 alone but not quite as strong as if id made them from 960, the pmc3pmc sterling mix, which i will refer to as 3.
Hollowform triangle pendant, keum boo, by celie fago. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole. At the time, the formula was not yet manufactured commercially, but rather mixed at home by thoroughly mixing equal parts of sterling and fine silver clay for about three minutes until they are completely. This ancient korean technique has been pioneered by celie fago. The material fee includes supplies and consumables, argentium, sterling, fine silver, brass wire, copper wire and sheet.
This comprehensive book on the korean technique of fusing gold to silver is written by celie fago a wonderful artist and teacher. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in precious metal clay, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively. Her widely exhibited jewelry, combining precious metal clay with polymer clay and metalsmithing, is distinguished by elegant design. Secret life of jewelry a universe of handcrafted art to wear. Pam east, my favorite method bar none is the ultralite kiln.
Discover keum boo, the simple and amazing ancient technique of applying gold metal foil to silver and other metals. In june 2016, bill struve introduced his own blend of clay called ez960 through cool tools. Video is intended as a study aid for use in class or as home study. Jec firing the ultralite kilns, instructional videos jec.
Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver, by celie fago pub151. I apologize if i have pinned any techniques in the wrong categories, if this has happened to any of your amazing pieces let me know and i will correct it. If you are interested in adding more value to your work, consider keum boo for an easy way of making more beautiful, more valuable jewelry. Keum boo is an ancient korean technique that refers to applying 24ct gold foil to silver by using heat and pressure. See more ideas about jewelry art, metal jewelry and contemporary jewellery. Keum boo workshop keum boo jewelry, keum boo, jewelry hacks. Aug 25, 2012 a collection of inspirational techniques and ideas. Every once in a while a magical polymer clay book rolls off the presses. Many years ago, i found myself holding a folder filled.
For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmith, and those who work in precious metal clay, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add the luster of gold to silver work. Contents1 jewelry schools, classes and workshops alphabetical2 jewelry workshops, classes and schools by state usa2. Celie fago, author of keumboo on silver demonstrate the the technique of keumboo using the ultralite beehive kiln by jec products. Worldclass ultralite fine jewelry kilns worldclass ultralite fine jewelry kilns worldclass ultralite fine jewelry kilns. Lapidary journal jewelry artist archives interweave. See more ideas about keum boo jewelry, keum boo, jewelry.
Keumboo works great on fine silver, fired pmc, argentium silver and sterling silver. I was lucky enough to have taken a class taught by her in she is an amazing artist. See more ideas about metal clay rings, metal clay jewelry and precious metal clay. Kum boo is the korean name for a technique for applying gold to silver. Keum boo is the ancient korean art of fusing gold to silver. Pam east, my favorite method is the ultralite kiln keumboo on fine silver with pam east. Keumboo with celie fago using the ultralite beehive kiln. The book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. This technique has become widely used on silver clay pieces because of the limited amount of preparation needed. Celie fago explains every step of the process, from preparation and application to finishing.
Useful introduction to adding gold foil to silver using the keum boo or kum boo process. Revised and expanded edition over 20,000 copies sold worldwide. Now 64 pages 16 pages added, the book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Many people are using the socalled 960 blend of half pmc sterling, half fine silver metal clay pmc3 or art clay silver to make a strong clay that can be fired on an open shelf in the kiln. It was pioneered by metal clay artist, celie fago and appears in her book keum boo on silver. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in pmc, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add the luster of gold to silver work. Then cut out the center of this circle by using another brass tube with an outside diameter the same as the outside diameter of your stone.
View lab report metal keumboo technique swirling leaf necklace torc from juo 100 at abu dhabi university. It is a simple, reliable process through which thin, hand cut sheets of pure 24k gold foil are applied to the surface of fine silver as a decorative embellishment. Simpler hinges in pmc sterling making tiny hinged book charms gives me a way to explore pmc sterling through less elaborate construction than boxes or box pendants. Nor does there seem to be much point in cleaning off the oxidation since the sterling begins turning colors the instant its. Celie fago, author of keum boo on silver demonstrate the the technique of keum boo using the ultralite beehive kiln by jec products. For the most part i used dry to dry construction techniques, in addition i used molds and hand carving for the branches. This class is suitable for all levels of experience.