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Add Artistic Flair: Keum Boo Jewelry Designs with Pure Gold

Jpe Korth making keum boo earrings
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When I first watched our keum boo workshop video, Keum Boo Techniques: Add Gold Foil to Silver Jewelry with Joe Korth, I couldn’t believe how accessible and affordable it is to create keum boo jewelry designs. It looks like it must be some form of complicated, magical jeweler’s alchemy, but it’s truly an achievable technique that you can do with affordable gold foil and common tools you probably already own. The torch you use for other metal work, a heat source such as a hot plate, tweezers, and something to act as a burnisher are all the tools you need! The immediacy of this hands-on technique is very appealing to this impatient maker, too.

keum boo earrings by Joe Korth
Keum boo earrings tutorial by Joe Korth, from the March 2014 issue of Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist.

I believe the greatness of keum boo jewelry comes from smart design, from creating pieces that will soar with the addition of a well-placed splash of pure, rich gold. I love seeing how other jewelry designers use keum boo to kick their jewelry designs up a notch, like these gorgeous keum boo pieces by talented jewelry artist friends and makers I found on Etsy. Thanks to all of them for allowing me to share their work with you. Be inspired!

Inspiring Keum Boo Jewelry

Silver Blue Gold keum boo cuff by Katherine Palochak of JazznJewelry

 

Keum Boo Redemption Pendant by Francesca Watson of The Makery.
Keum Boo Redemption Pendant by Francesca Watson of The Makery.

 

Soar keum boo earrings by rag and stonez

 

“Body of silver, heart of gold” keum boo dome pendant by EmmyBean

 

Keum Boo Brooch by Francesca Watson of The Makery.
Keum Boo Brooch by Francesca Watson of The Makery.

 

Keum boo cuff by Gina M. Copanzzi Designs
Keum Boo Earrings 1 by Francesca Watson of The Makery.
Keum Boo Earrings 1 by Francesca Watson of The Makery.

Check out these other posts for more on this fab technique:

Keum Boo: Add the Value & Richness of Gold to Your Jewelry Designs in 4 Easy Steps
Keum Boo: An Ancient Technique for Modern Metalsmiths

When you’re ready to learn how easy keum boo can be, there are three great ways to learn. Take the interactive workshop based on Joe’s video, or instantly download or order Keum Boo Techniques: Add Gold Foil to Silver Jewelry with Joe Korth and learn how to add the richness of pure gold to your own jewelry!


Master the ancient art of keum boo jewelry designs with these resources!

  • Keum Boo Techniques Online Workshop with Joe Korth

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    Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist, March 2014 Digital Edition

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  • KEUM BOO EARRINGS by Joe Korth

    Keum Boo Earrings Project Download

    $7.99

  • Keum Boo Panel Bracelet Project Download

    $7.99

  • Keum Boo Techniques: Add Gold Foil to Silver Jewelry with Joe Korth Video Download

    $24.99

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