Keum boo on silver book by celie fago pmc

Keumboo on copper jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. Keum boo on silver by celie fago keum boo on silver by celie fago explains every step of the process, from preparation, to application, to finishing. This ancient korean technique has been pioneered by celie fago. Carved polymer bracelets with pmc adornments october 2 5. This is detailed in celie fagos book on the subject. Celie fago, author of keum boo on silver demonstrate the the technique of keum boo using the ultralite beehive kiln by jec products. This technique has become widely used on silver clay pieces because of the limited amount of preparation needed. Sep 22, 2007 pictured are some of the essentials youll need to be successful with keumboo, the ancient korean method for applying thick gold foil to fine silver without soldering. It is an ancient korean technique of fusing very thin gold foil to silver. I encourage everyone to read celies article and give keum boo a try. This book covers all aspects of keumboo, which is an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver.

The technical term what what happens is a diffusion bond. Another blog entry from celie talking specifically about keum boo and soldering onto pmc sterling. Celie fagos book keum boo on silver, paulette werger, charles lewtonbrain, komelia okim. Youll also learn keum boo, an ancient asian metalworking technique for adding 24k gold to silver, the economical choice for adding the value of pure gold to your silver. Celie fago, author of keumboo on silver demonstrate the the technique of keumboo using the ultralite beehive kiln by jec products. The author of numerous articles on pmc and polymer clay, she wrote the book keumboo on silver and coauthored polymer clay. Keumboo is an ancient korean technique that refers to applying 24ct gold foil to silver by using heat and pressure. Through clear photographs and detailed instruction this book makes the process accessible to all levels of craftspeople, jewellers and metal clay artists. This expanded edition, now with over 90 color photos, includes new tips for cutting the gold, more information on burnishing tools and on the keum boo process itself. Now revised and expanded, this book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Simpler hinges in pmc sterling making tiny hinged book charms gives me a way to explore pmc sterling through less elaborate construction than boxes or box pendants. The book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver.

This book covers all aspects of keum boo, which is an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. You will learn every step of this unique process, including using your tools, preperation, application and finishing. Blog entry covering lots of design tips, shrinkage factors and firing tips. See more ideas about jewelry art, jewelry design and contemporary jewellery. Pure gold and silver have a similar atomic structure therefore once the metal is heated to the temperature. The disks were oxidized from taking them out of the carbon while hot but ive experimented enough with alloy silver metal clay to know that it will oxidize when heated and the gold foil will bond regardless. Celie fago is highly regarded as a generous teacher, extraordinary artist and as an innovator in the combination of these materials. It was pioneered by metal clay artist, celie fago and appears in her book keumboo on silver.

Now revised and expanded, this book covers all aspects of keum boo. Buy set of 2 keumboo plates online from pmc supplies. Keumboo on silver by celie fago explains every step of the process, from preparation, to application, to finishing. The ancient korean technique of keum boo using products. This comprehensive book on the korean technique of fusing gold to silver is written. Making tiny hinged book charms gives me a way to explore pmc sterling. Pictured are some of the essentials youll need to be successful with keumboo, the ancient korean method for applying thick gold foil to fine silver without soldering. In 61 pages, it describes every step in detail, explains and lists all the tools and equipment you need, and makes this. Now revised and expanded, this book covers all in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. The book by celie fago is the only book out on the subject, and its terrific. Im just extending the time a bit and being less regimented about the burnishing intervals. Buy set of 2 keum boo plates online from pmc supplies.

Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. Celie fago is the definitive authority on keumboo on silver metal clay. The ancient korean technique of keum boo using products from. Useful introduction to adding gold foil to silver using the keum boo or kum boo process. Her blog post is worth a read as she goes over what brand of polymer clay works. Beyond the basics, bonding gold to a hollow form, vol 2.

Celie also has found that, as one would expect, the higher silver content allows sintered pmc 960 to bond more readily to gold keumboo foil than pmc sterling. Beautiful color photographs and detailed instruction make it a joy to follow along. Oct 06, 2007 those of us who work with pmc are most familiar with celie fagos use of the tear away technique. Coronavirus service update projects to inspire you extended returns store closure information books. Celie fago has been a professional artist and writer for 35 years. Keum boo nightmare jewelry discussion ganoksin orchid. For more on the keum boo technique with gold foil on sterling, check out my upcoming dvd series, keum boo basics, the art of bonding gold to silver, vol 1. This new book by senior teacher celie fago is the first book dedicated to the ancient korean technique of fusing pure gold to silver. Gold foil is added to metal clay using an ancient process called keum boo.

Keumboo on silver by celie fago now revised and expanded, this book covers all in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. For the most part i used dry to dry construction techniques, in addition i used molds and hand carving for the branches. Jul 27, 2017 celie fago is the definitive authority on keum boo on silver metal clay. Thanks to its thickness it is excellent for keumboo also called kumbo, kumboo.

Keumboo is a traditional korean jewelrymaking technique that is widely used in japanese, chinese, and korean art. By supporting celiefago, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy. Keumboo is the ancient korean art of fusing gold to silver. Her book keumboo on silver is a musthave if you plan to do keumboo.

April 2007 newsletter focusing on keum boo and gold. This is true of the polymer technique called tearaway, her work with keumboo, and in. Celie is known for her pioneering work with metal clay, and when she is not working in her studio in central vermont she is. Jewelry making videos and books cool tools learning center. Using a hotplate, youll learn how to add the gold foil to your work. This is not a project bookno one is encouraging you to. Tear away clay technique creates delicate textures. The two dominant brands of silver and gold metal clay are pmc and art clay. Tim explains placeholders in his book working with precious metal clay.

She studied painting, printmaking, and sculpture at uvm, mass college of art, and tufts, and metalwork at the league of nh craftsmen where she apprenticed to a classically trained metalsmith. In my keum boo book i describe a total rest time with the paper on the clay, under a light of about 30 minutes, burnishing once during that time. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in pmc, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in pmc, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add the l. Keumboo works great on fine silver, fired pmc, argentium silver and sterling silver. Jan 17, 2020 precious metal clay formulas include fine silver. Keum boo on silver expanded and revised by celie fago. Although book charms are tiny, fired they are less than an inch tall, like any other hinge they require meticulous engineering. Discover all the dvds you need to learn how to become a successful metal clay jewelry artist. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver paperback january 1, 2004 3. Kum boo is the korean name for a technique for applying gold to silver.

She wrote the book keum boo on silver and appeared alongside tim mccreight in the dvd push play for pmc. See more ideas about jewelry art, metal jewelry and contemporary jewellery. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. She wrote the book keumboo on silver and appeared alongside tim mccreight in the dvd push play for pmc. Find dvds full of techniques for silver clay, bronze clay, copper clay and more. Here are a few pics of some of the things i made in celies preconference class on pmc sterling. This is true of the polymer technique called tearaway, her work with keumboo, and in metal clay hinges, which is what she covers here. The book to choose if you want to learn about keum boo. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in pmc, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and. Metal clay silver and gold brands and formulas feltmagnet. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in pmc, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add the luster of gold to silver work. Those of us who work with pmc are most familiar with celie fagos use of the tear away technique. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmiths and those who work in precious metal clay, the techniques described in this. For more information on this process, see celie fagos book, keumboo on silver.

Many years ago, i found myself holding a folder filled. Her book keum boo on silver is a musthave if you plan to do keum boo. Aug 11, 2012 the way i do tear away now isnt really a different process. Beautiful colours can be added to your metal clay work using a patina solution like liver of sulphur. This book provides an excellent guide for beginners, and for the more advanced, celie.

This book provides an excellent guide for beginners, and for the more advanced, celie demonstrates applying the gold to large, hollow forms, and to complex shapes. Silver and copper memento pendant by celiefago on etsy metal clay jewelry. See more ideas about keum boo jewelry, keum boo, jewelry. The disks were oxidized from taking them out of the carbon while hot but ive experimented enough with alloy silver metal clay to.

Celie fago is well known as a gifted teacher and a maker of elegant designs. When the metal clay is cool, use a brass brush to burnish away the white appearance of the sintered silver, but if you want to do keumboo on some of the areas, do it before burnishing. Nor does there seem to be much point in cleaning off the oxidation since the sterling begins turning colors the instant its. The way i do tear away now isnt really a different process. The book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Her widely exhibited jewelry, combining precious metal clay with polymer clay and metalsmithing, is distinguished by elegant design. This article describes the key characteristics of each metal clay formula from those two brands and includes the clay types lump, syringe, paper, paste, overlay paste. Keum boo is a very simple technique to learn and easy to master. Read more about the technique in celie fago s book, keumboo on silver.

New pmc 960 combines the best of fine silver and sterling. You can buy or make red brass insertscovers to use it for kum boo. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver unknown binding by. Thanks to its thickness it is excellent for keumboo also called kumbo, kumboo, kumbu or keumbu, an ancient korean technique where you fuse gold foil to your silver or other metals, like steel, using heat and pressure, it gives a beautiful result. Use celie fagos brass tubes for cutting out bezels in the wet clay for stone setting. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to. This book covers all aspects of keum boo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Below are tips and tricks about art clay and precious metal clay from a to z.

This the expanded and revised version of the original keum boo on silver book by celie fago. Consider keeping a stainless steel burnisher exclusively for this purpose and dont polish it when it starts to oxidize. This comprehensive book on the korean technique of fusing gold to silver is written by celie fago a wonderful artist and teacher. For more on the keumboo technique with gold foil on sterling, check out my upcoming dvd series, keumboo basics, the art of bonding gold to silver, vol 1. In my keumboo book i describe a total rest time with the paper on the clay, under a light of about 30 minutes, burnishing once during that time. Her instructions for the method appears in two of her books, including the one on keumboo. Celie also has found that, as one would expect, the higher silver content allows sintered pmc 960 to bond more readily to gold keum boo foil than pmc sterling. Jun 02, 20 celie fago, author of keum boo on silver demonstrate the the technique of keum boo using the ultralite beehive kiln by jec products. As celie reminds us though, she did not invent the method. They have been collected from various people who have been working with metal clay.

Now revised and expanded, this book covers all aspects of keumboo, an ancient korean technique in which thin sheets of gold are fused to silver. Hollowform triangle pendant, keum boo, by celie fago. Popular metal clay books meet your next favorite book. Let artist and instructor celie fago introduce you to the beautiful possibilities of keum boo, the process of fusing pure gold foil to silver. If you have a tip to add, please send your tip, name, and website if youd like to have them included here to. For metalsmiths, nonmetalsmith, and those who work in precious metal clay, the techniques described in this book provide a simple and relatively inexpensive way to add the luster of gold to silver work.

Read more about the technique in celie fagos book, keumboo on silver. So, i decided that i was going to take a pmc workshop and since id have to travel some distance to get to one, i might. It was pioneered by metal clay artist, celie fago and appears in her book keum boo on silver. This is the first book in english as far as we are aware dedicated to the subject. This expanded edition, now with over 90 color photos, includes new tips for cutting the gold, more information on burnishing tools and on the keumboo process itself. Discover keum boo, the simple and amazing ancient technique of applying gold metal foil to silver and other metals. Youll also learn keumboo, an ancient asian metalworking technique for adding 24k gold to silver, the economical choice for adding the value of pure gold to your silver. Keumboo on silver techniques for applying 24k gold to silver. Youll learn to cut the gold foil with scissors, a craft knife, or paper punches, and how to burnish it on to the heated pmc. Gold foil 24k extra thick ideal for keumboo metal clay ltd. Thanks to its thickness it is excellent for keum boo also called kumbo, kum boo, kumbu or keum bu, an ancient korean technique where you fuse gold foil to your silver or other metals, like steel, using heat and pressure, it gives a beautiful result. If you are interested in adding more value to your work, consider keum boo for an easy way of making more beautiful, more valuable jewelry. Keum boo is the ancient korean art of fusing gold to silver.