(Ossett) The Art of Keum Boo - Silver Clay and Gold Experience Day

Learn the fundamentals of working with silver clay and how to fuse real 24ct gold to your jewellery with the ancient Korean art of Keum Boo.

What is Keum Boo?
Keum-boo is an ancient Korean gilding technique used to apply thin sheets of gold to silver, to make silver-gilt. Meaning 'attached gold', traditionally, this technique is accomplished by first depleting a surface of sterling silver to bring up a thin layer of fine silver. Then 24 carat gold foil is applied with heat and pressure—mechanical gilding—to produce a permanent diffusion bond.

Duration 6 hours
Skill level: experience of working with silver clay required.Location:

A Touch of Craft Yorkshire,
1st Floor, Springfield Mill,
Spa Street, Ossett, WF5 0HW

What's involved?
In this workshop you will first make your jewellery from silver clay, creating a design that will later be transformed using Keum Boo. Once your piece has been fired, we will then work through the process of Keum Boo and bring your work to life with gold!

All tools, equipment and materials provided including silver clay and 24ct gold foil. More clay and gold foil will be available to purchase on the day should you need it alternatively please feel free to bring your own.

Over 16's only for this work shop due to working with high temperatures. Under 18's to be accompanied by an adult.

Workshop numbers are limited to allow all attendees to receive full attention.

There is an option to pay a deposit of £60.00 for most dates with the balance paid 2 weeks before the event. See details in the drop down menu.

Please see the full terms and conditions on the website.