Following directly on from yesterdays post;
When all segments in the filigree framework have been filled with tiny silver thread & their twisty twirly pattern the delicate filigree pattern must be soldered into place.
A mix of silver powder and borax is used to solder the filigree pattern into place, the heat of the flame is controlled by a blow pipe – too much heat and the work will be ruined. Getting the heat factor ‘just right’ is a skill and ‘feeling’ that is learnt with time, practise and patience!
Following this soldering of the filigree pattern, each bead half is polished to showcase the delicate pattern at its brightest and best.
Each of our Seba Dizajn beads is individually created using traditional filigree practises that are centuries old, it is a pleasure to be sharing some of the processes used with you here. The story will continue next week, in the mean time please leave your comments and questions below.
This is beautiful and so interesting. Such talent!
Greetings from fellow UBC bloggers, Tammie & Alessa.
Hi Tammie & Alessa, thank you so much for your feedback. It is great to be sharing some of filigree story here. We are glad you are enjoying the story, come back next week for the next part!
I can’t wait for part 3! So nice to know what goes into making your beautiful jewelry. 🙂 Kelly
Thanks Kelly! Nice to hear from you here… I think I’ll make you wait a little longer and write about a few different things for the next few days. There is an AMAZING boat here today, the ‘Sea Cloud’ think I will write about her this afternoon, she is a stunner.
they also remind me of stars
so lovely
can.t wait to read about the rest of the process
thanks so much for your kind words, they remind me of stars as well – it is great to be sharing the production process… Step 3 next week!