Susan Urquhart, Lulubug Jewelry
Learn the secret of texturally sculpting metal into any shape or design of high or low relief with the technique of Eastern repoussé and chasing, used by the ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Scythian metalsmiths. Explore how to achieve exquisite detail, unsurpassed depth, and multiple levels of relief that are exclusive to this type of repousse, yet applicable to any type of design. End the confusion about where to hammer, with which tool, and how hard. Make several pieces suitable as pendants or brooches and discover the possibilities of using this process with alternative materials, such as mokume gane and bi-metal.. By working on a jewelry scale, you will develop a working knowledge of repousse and chasing that can be used on metalwork of any scale whether wearable, functional, or sculptural. Streaming sold separately. This DVD will not play on an iPad. To stream or download this content, please purchase the Vimeo edition, found here. Both editions come with the same ebook (that contains text and images not videos).
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I believe that working with metal is a form of magic. With a torch in my hand, I am simultaneously artist, alchemist, and shaman, participating in the centuries-old ritual of turning raw materials into precious objects. I am perpetually captivated by metal’s seemingly oppositional qualities: its apparent hardness and secret flexibility. Exploring new ways to…
2024 marks my 35th year as a professional metalsmith! To celebrate, I’m launching 2 huge projects! One is a retrospective of my artwork with insights and highlights about my most significant pieces from each year of my journey. This will be experienced both online and in print, so wherever you are, you’ll be able to…
Materials Glossary Acid Etching Flourishing on Metal To begin this distinctive look in copper (or brass) I use a pointed calligraphic nib and lacquer based India ink directly on the metal. The pointed nib allows me to achieve fine detail in intricate patterns with swells in the compound curves and leaf designs. The ink acts…
