Demystifying The Ancient Art of Keum-boo
Stacy Perry
Students will be introduced to a very different way of fabricating with and applying the Korean art of Keum boo - an ancient gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of precious metal - silver and gold - to silver and other metals. Stacy blows away the common limitations and beliefs about this popular and often misunderstood medium. Learn torch application along with gaining a better understanding of the metal properties to achieve results you never realized were possible with Keum-boo.
Traditional and unconventional methods of Keum-boo application and the advantages/disadvantages of each will be explored to help the student find the application technique that serves them best and add versatility when working with this medium. Students will create and use their own Keum boo foil using 24 karat gold and fine silver. Learn how to achieve different textures, included sand blasting along with patinas from black to red using both ancient and modern techniques to create stunning contrasts and beautiful results. Overcome your fears and bust through the commonly held myths and limitations of working with this versatile medium through manipulating diffusion, layering and yes, soldering your Keum boo pieces. 22 and 24 karat yellow gold “paint,” will also be demonstrated. Keum-boo allows you to add the richness of gold to your jewelry designs with minimal expense!
Students will create different projects of Sterling silver, fine silver, Argentium and copper, embellished with 24 karat gold and fine silver using the Keum-boo technique. Workshop participants will also receive a detailed "booklet" with step-by-step instructions and photos written by Stacy.
There is a materials kit fee of $105 payable to the instructor.
NOTE: Students must be proficient with a torch.
Traditional and unconventional methods of Keum-boo application and the advantages/disadvantages of each will be explored to help the student find the application technique that serves them best and add versatility when working with this medium. Students will create and use their own Keum boo foil using 24 karat gold and fine silver. Learn how to achieve different textures, included sand blasting along with patinas from black to red using both ancient and modern techniques to create stunning contrasts and beautiful results. Overcome your fears and bust through the commonly held myths and limitations of working with this versatile medium through manipulating diffusion, layering and yes, soldering your Keum boo pieces. 22 and 24 karat yellow gold “paint,” will also be demonstrated. Keum-boo allows you to add the richness of gold to your jewelry designs with minimal expense!
Students will create different projects of Sterling silver, fine silver, Argentium and copper, embellished with 24 karat gold and fine silver using the Keum-boo technique. Workshop participants will also receive a detailed "booklet" with step-by-step instructions and photos written by Stacy.
There is a materials kit fee of $105 payable to the instructor.
NOTE: Students must be proficient with a torch.
Stacy Perry is an award winning jewelry artist and maker and has an extensive background in fine jewelry and gemology. Her work has been featured in distinguished publications such as the Dupont Registry, Making Jewellery and Tampa Bay magazines and her jewelry can be found in galleries and numerous private collections. Her business name hodgepodgerie™ is well regarded throughout the art jewelry community.
Stacy is the current president of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths West Coast Chapter, serving since 2012. She heads the jewelry department at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
www.hodgepodgerie.com
Stacy is the current president of the Florida Society of Goldsmiths West Coast Chapter, serving since 2012. She heads the jewelry department at the Dunedin Fine Art Center.
www.hodgepodgerie.com
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