Keum Boo Workshop

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.

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

Beginning Silversmithing

Learn the foundational skills of silver fabrication techniques in this intensive 5 week course. Skills learned include the use of an acetylene torch, soldering, sawing, forging, and fusion as well as how to create a bezel for stone setting. This class has the added bonus of a visual presentation “The Basics of Good Design for the Jewelry Artist”.

What you'll learn

Week 1: Cold Forging

Skills we will discover in this session: