Filigree

Filigree decoration is a technique created in antiquity. It is a delicate form of open wire work. The decoration is created by twisting wires of different metals, to which sometimes small metal balls (granules) are attached.

 

In this workshop you will learn the filigree technique step by step. We start by making a paste of borax, silver and malachite. Then we explore the different ways of twisting silver wire. With the wire we form figures which we then frame in a silver framework for strength. This technique leads to very fine and frivolous results.

 

The end result is a jewel of your own design; this can be a pendant, earrings, ring or brooch.

 

To follow this course, you have to know how to solder wire independently. Two meters of silver wire is included in the price of the course.

 

Included:

  • 2 m silver wire of 1.20 mm thickness
  • malachite
  • use of the bigger studio equipment
  • instruction leaflet
  • drink and biscuit

 

To bring yourself:

  • pencil
  • paper
  • an apron if you wish
  • basic jewelry materials: round plier, half round plier, flat plier, shear, saw frame and sawblades, needle files, sanding paper, silver solder (hard, medium, soft), soldering flux and dish, tweezer, block for soldering, steel scriber

 

Teacher: Roos De Krom

Roos De Krom graduated as an "Object and Jewelry" designer at the MAD faculty in Hasselt. She specialised in the different possibilities of filigree for her graduating project. After graduation, Roos received the Wanatoe prize for Design. She was selected for the project, Toegepast, which gave her the opportunity to work another year on her reseach under the guidance of an experienced Design coach.

 

www.roosdekrom.be

 

 

 

Photos Roos De Krom