Keum Boo Pendant or Earrings – Sat 15 Nov 2pm-5pm - Yardley Hastings £70

Name: Keum Boo Pendant or Earrings – Sat 15 Nov 2pm-5pm - Yardley Hastings £70
Start: 2025-11-15T14:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-15T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Beccy Gillatt - School of Jewellery, Yardley Arts, Old School Hall

Schedule

Sat Nov 15 2025 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Beccy Gillatt - School of Jewellery, Yardley Arts, Old School Hall | Northampton, EN

On this 3 hour course you will be guided through the ancient Korean technique of Keum-boo to create a design of your choice.
You will learn how to make a beautiful textured pendant or pair of earrings in fine silver and add a striking detail of 24ct gold.
You will:
* Test applying textures on metal using papers and fabrics in a rolling mill and a range of hammers
* Design your pendant or earrings
* Cut the gold Keum-boo foil to the desired shape using paper cutting stamps, scissors or craft knife
* Apply gold foil onto your fine silver sheet using heat and pressure
* Roll or hammer your texture
* Cut sheet metal using disc cutters, shaped cutters, piercing saw or shears
* File and sand shape to refine design
* Burnish edges
* Add fittings and findings to complete design
Materials: Included in the course fee
Tutor: Jess
Level: Perfect for total beginners as well as those with some experience