A glimpse into antique Japanese inlay technique
Course Schedule: 8th – 10th April 2022
Fri: 17– 20 pm, Sat – Sun: 9-13 am*14-17 pm
Price: 550 € (Tools and non-precious materials, as well as handouts on the course, are included)
Deposit to be paid to secure the place: 100 €
Basic jewellery making experience is required
This workshop will cover the basics of Nunome-Zogan or waive-inlay in English.
The technique allows the inlay of silver and gold patterns onto iron and copper-based alloys such as Shakudo and Shibuichi.
PROGRAM:
Creation of the base texture on different types of metal using a particular chisel.
Execution of the silver (or gold) inlay based on one’s individual design.
Polishing of the samples.
Darkening of the samples with the Rokusho coloring technique.
Besides samples it’s possible to create some simple pieces of jewelry.
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