I recently went to a Keum Boo workshop taught by the lovely Jo Tinley. Keum Boo is an ancient Korean technique which allows you to attach 24 carat gold foil to silver. Gold and silver have a similar atomic structure so, by using the correct heat and pressure, it is possible to get them to permanently bond together at an atomic level. It feels a bit like alchemy!!
I made a couple of pieces in the workshop. First, I cut out a shape from the gold foil using a punch and attached it to silver that I had textured (with Jo's favourite hammer!). I also added a patina using liver of sulphur....
My second piece is a domed silver disc that I filled with scraps of the gold foil.....
I really loved the workshop - if you have a chance I would definitely recommend Jo's workshops. The Keum Boo technique is great - I'm definitely going to keep experimenting with it - will let you know how I get on.
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