Filigree


Create beautiful, lace-like metal jewelry with filigree making techniques. Our articles cover tools, procedures, and modern takes on this ancient art.

Making a Filigree Wire

Making a Filigree Wire

One of the necessary steps in making filigree is the forming of the wire. It is made by twisting very...
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The art of Filigree

The art of Filigree

step by step about the filigree jewelry making technique. This video was filmed in Luque Paraguay. It is in Spanish...
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Victoria Lansford on the Art of Filigree

Victoria Lansford on the Art of Filigree

Victoria Lansford on the art of filigree—Russian or otherwise BOX: The Art of Handcraft Every jewelry designer can pinpoint the...
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Making a Filigree Jig

Making a Filigree Jig

To begin, procure or make a box out of cardboard or balsa wood. A plastic soap dish, like the one...
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A Modern Method of Creating Enameled Filigree Jewelry

A Modern Method of Creating Enameled Filigree Jewelry

After making jewelry and doing lapidary work for twenty-five years, I began looking for another type of jewelry making which...
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Russian Filigree Demo

Russian Filigree Demo

Overview of the construction of a Russian filigree pendant. Excerpt from the DVD, Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Russian...
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Platinum Wire Filigree

Platinum Wire Filigree

Platinum wire filigree can be easily added to an article of jewelry providing a unique design element. The filigree can...
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An Interview with Leila Tai

An Interview with Leila Tai

In this article, renowned enamelist Leila Tai discusses her many motivations and inspirations as well as her creative process in...
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Making an Alternative Filigree Jig

Making an Alternative Filigree Jig

Begin by making a box as described in the last chapter. Cut a piece of wood 1/8 to 3/16" of...
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A Crowning Achievement Part 2

A Crowning Achievement Part 2

In the last issue we looked at making a basic basket crown. In this article we will fabricate a more...
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Fiilgree Soldering Demo – Part 1

Fiilgree Soldering Demo – Part 1

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery...
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Medieval arcade gemstone setting

Medieval arcade gemstone setting

Medieval arcade gemstone setting
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Filigree and Cloisonne Enamel: Schitterend Sieraad

Filigree and Cloisonne Enamel: Schitterend Sieraad

This film has been made for the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities in Leiden, as part of an exhibition about...
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Filigree Soldering Demo part 2

Filigree Soldering Demo part 2

Demonstration of soldering filigree using a solder pick. 3D filigree-by Jeanne Rhodes-Moen, Author of Silver Threads, Making Wire Filigree Jewlery-...
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Filigree Remake

Filigree Remake

This article "Filigree Remake" provides step by step instructions on resizing a pre-existing ring mounting to make way for a...
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Necessity Is the Mother

Necessity Is the Mother

How (many tools) does a metalsmith (have to use or make to) open a bottle of wine? Originally created for...
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AKELO – ANDREA CAGNETTI. The Secrets of Etruscan Golden Jewe

AKELO – ANDREA CAGNETTI. The Secrets of Etruscan Golden Jewe

For more information about the artist, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/user/akeloIT
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Filigree vintage jewelry. P.s. Despite the autumnal mood, all a Happy New Year!)
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Filigree Soldering Demo Part 3

Filigree Soldering Demo Part 3

final segment of a filigree demo-larimar pendant with 3D filigree-using soldering pick
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