Silver Passport Workshops
Keum Boo is the ancient Korean surface technique of bonding 24k gold foil over silver. It enhances the perceived value of jewelry with the addition of gold accents. Learn the step-by-step process of depletion silvering and adding gold with keum-boo.
keum boo
$225
Come into the studio for your Silver Passport and keep a log of all that you have accomplished in your artistic journey!
keum boo
keum boo earrings (one layer of gold) This is what we will do in the workshop!
keum boo earrings (two layers of gold, one oxidized) This is an example of what is possible!
What we will cover in this workshop
The basic principles of keum boo
The steps to create a keum boo enhanced panel
What you will walk away with:
Multiple finished Keum Boo projects
You will need a 3” square of 22 gauge silver for your panel plus more depending on the project you would like to pursue.
Material Fee: $25 for 24k gold foil
The Workshops:
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• Etching (etched panel for future creations)
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• Chasing/Repoussé (pendant)
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• Metal inlay (inlayed panel for future creations)
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• Textures w/Flexi Shaft (periodic table of textures)
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• Keum Boo (24k gold gilding)
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• It’s Riveting! (cold connections)
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• The Chain (three chain samples)
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• The Art Of The Saw (precision sawed piece)
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• Fold Forming (sample tiles of the technique)
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• Findings (hooks, toggles, earwires, pin backs)
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• Patinas
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• Hinges