Filigree is an ancient technique that involves the creation of lace-like silver jewellery out of fine silver wires, utilizing very basic tools.
In this workshop, you will learn the basics of making filigree and will make an exquisite silver filigree pendant.
Milt is excellent at breaking down the complicated look of filigree into its building blocks and guiding you through the creation process with a hands-on approach that puts you at ease. Working with these basics, Milt will guide you through creating a beautiful filigree pendant set with a cabochon stone, and you will have the knowledge to continue making filigree objects on your own.
Topics and demonstrations will include:
- How to make fine silver filigree wire
- How to create numerous lacy filigree shapes- building blocks to fill the frames
- How to create frames
- Filigree soldering with paste solder and powder solder
- Formulas and techniques for making your own filigree powder solder
- Design basics for making filigree pendants
- Incorporating bezel set cabochon stones in your filigree jewellery
- How to fabricate a traditional filigree bail
- Selecting the appropriate tools for making filigree
- Finishing filigree
More advanced students will work independently on their own projects with assistance from the instructor.
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Milt Fischbein
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