The Art of Keum Boo - Layered Gold Flower Earrings

Dive deeper into the captivating world of Keum Boo, the ancient Korean art of "attached gold"! Building on the foundation from the previous class, this session focuses on achieving a stunning antiqued patina that makes your gold designs truly shine.

You'll discover how a rich, dark patina beautifully contrasts with bright 24k gold, a popular aesthetic often seen in Keum Boo jewelry with silver. The secret? Liver of Sulphur and its substitutes are safe for gold, ensuring your precious metal remains vibrant.

In this class, you'll learn:

• Applying Patina: Master the techniques for creating a beautiful, antiqued finish on your Keum Boo pieces.
• Protecting Your Finish: Discover the best methods to preserve the patina and ensure long-lasting beauty.
• Earring Creation: We'll craft beautiful Keum Boo earrings, a fantastic way to utilize leftover foil and showcase the incredible malleability of Keum Boo gold.
• Versatile Design: Learn how this design translates seamlessly to stud earrings and pendants, expanding your jewelry-making possibilities.

Keum Boo is a remarkable technique that permanently bonds 24k gold and fine silver using only heat and pressure – no solder required! This creates a strong, durable bond far exceeding the thickness of gold plating. This class project demonstrates how a little gold can create a luxurious effect without a significant investment.

This is an intermediate class, requiring prior experience with Keum Boo and soldering. Familiarity with the concepts from the Golden Butterfly Pendant class is beneficial. Explore the entire Art of Keum Boo series for more in-depth instruction: [Link to series]. Prepare to be amazed as your gold designs seamlessly bond to the silver, creating truly magical pieces!