22k GOLD FUSION ON COPPER/SILVER
(or how I learned to love Aura 22)
Christopher Darway
Aura 22 was developed to be used on fine silver metal clay as an alternative/supplement to Keum-Boo. This new method allows us to apply Aura 22 to not only fine silver but sterling and copper.
Instead of a kiln we’ll use a torch. Once fired the material can be rolled, fold formed, soldered on, drilled and etched.
Aura 22 fired pieces are perfect for enameling.
Instead of a kiln we’ll use a torch. Once fired the material can be rolled, fold formed, soldered on, drilled and etched.
Aura 22 fired pieces are perfect for enameling.
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L-R: A22 on copper, A22 on copper etched, A22 on fused sterling rolled, A22 on PMC silver sponge,
A22 masked copper etched, A22 clad copper, three color drawing on copper, A22 masked copper patina
A22 masked copper etched, A22 clad copper, three color drawing on copper, A22 masked copper patina
Christopher Darway's Bio
Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 40 years as designer, teacher and artisan. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New Jersey he received a BFA in Craft Design from The Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited work through galleries, shops and craft shows including ACC and Smithsonian Craft Shows. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan (International Pearl Design Contest Prize Winner) and England. He has taught at The University of The Arts, University of Delaware, and Montclair State University in New Jersey. He is a Senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande and former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. He writes a monthly column for Art Jewelry Magazine and currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA.
Christopher Darway has been working in metals for over 40 years as designer, teacher and artisan. Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in New Jersey he received a BFA in Craft Design from The Philadelphia College of Art. Over the years he has sold and exhibited work through galleries, shops and craft shows including ACC and Smithsonian Craft Shows. He is a two-time recipient of the New Jersey State Council of the Arts Award. His work has been exhibited in Germany, Japan (International Pearl Design Contest Prize Winner) and England. He has taught at The University of The Arts, University of Delaware, and Montclair State University in New Jersey. He is a Senior PMC instructor for Rio Grande and former president of the Pennsylvania Society of Goldsmiths. He writes a monthly column for Art Jewelry Magazine and currently teaches at the Wayne Art Center, Wayne, PA.
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