Victoria
Lansford Presents
Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters:
Russian
Filigree
an Instructional DVD for Metalsmiths
If
this video does not play, scroll down and click play on
the YouTube version. Please note that the quality of the
actual DVD is much higher than the online previews.
At
first glance, the projects seem complex, but Lansford's
straightforward instructions break the projects into easy
parts. The video production is homey and unpretentious
and it makes you feel like you're taking private lessons
in the artisan's own studio.-
Nanz Aalund Art Jewelry magazine, Nov 2007
The
images on the DVD are up close so you can really get a good
look at exactly what she is doing, and she calmly talks
you through each step... The 2 1/2 hour DVD is a resource
you'll probably watch over and over again ....-
Tammy Powley
About Guide to Jewelry Making, part of The New York Times
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26 gauge fine silver filler wire, 5' of 28 gauge fine
silver filler wire, 2' of 16 gauge sterling frame wire,
and 2' of 18 gauge sterling frame wire*
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Powdered
Russian Filigree Solder
For
your convenience, VIctoria Lansford's Powdered Russian
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buying already powdered solder, pre-mixed with flux, and
made especially for Russian filigree. (1 jar =
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Frame
& Filler Wires
All
sterling frame and fine silver filler wire is personally
milled by Victoria to ensure its
perfect proportions and ease of use.
26
Gauge Fine Silver Filler Wire
Sold in 10' lengths*
$18.00
28
Gauge Fine Silver Filler Wire
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in 5' lengths*
$12.00
16
Gauge Sterling Frame Wire
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18
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$6.00
Your
video is wonderful and worth every cent.-
Linda Chandler, author
of Woven Wire Jewelry
Project
III: Hollow Bead
It
is a very old technology of course, but by the way in which
you have brought it to light, it takes a refreshing approach
in a learning and applicable direction. This is good for
the learning curve of the students in the jewelry arts,
to show that we should respect the artisans and their contributions
from much earlier times, and not to get caught up in just
the "new" methods of application and materials.-Chris
Hullinger, Metalsmith
I
wish to compliment you on the wonderful DVD you and your
production crew produced to introduce your method, knowledge,
and vision for Russian Filigree. The DVD demonstrates,
so honestly, your dedication, skill and techniques that
you have given to master this artful jewelry. You hold
back nothing and give so much. This is the best teaching
DVD that I have purchased in a long time. Thank you once
more for the opportunity to learn from you. Cordially, Dolores
Lewis
Dean Emeritus Moore College of Art
I
think the DVD is exceptionally well done. I am new to
metalworking, simple fusing and hammering of fine silver
is all I have done so far, and I almost feel ready to
tackle filigree after viewing your DVD! Your instructions
on tools, and especially preparing the wire and powdered
solder are perfect for a newbie like me. Step by step
detail for the projects was also great, again very understandable,
even for a newbie. Great work!-
Cheryl Van Dyke, Tennessee
I.
Introduction and brief history of Russian Filigree
II. Materials and Safety
• Safety in the studio
• Forming the materials
• Choosing the correct materials for different
types of projects
III.
Processes and Projects
1. Filigree Pendant: Learning the basic structure
2.
Filigree Earrings: Making multiples and curved pieces
3.
Large Filigree Bead: Building on the concepts, constructing
three dimensional forms
4.
Filigree Band: Adding more construction options, combining
delicacy and durability
5.
Gold Filigree Ring with Bezel Set Stone: Working with
gold, exploring contemporary design options through
an old world technique
IV.
Tips and Tricks
Making
headpins, attaching beads, setting bezels, and many
other useful explanations are also accessible via this
section, so that viewers can find them easily without
searching back through the projects.
V. Printable PDF Book
Detailed instructions for easy reference in the studio,
outlining and illustrating in high resolution photographs
the steps for each project
VI.
Gallery of Possibilities
A portfolio of contemporary Russian filigree pieces
to inspire further project ideas with technical information
of the pieces explained in the PDF.
Bonus
Online Q&A Support Forum
Purchase
of the DVD includes membership to a dedicated forum
for questions and answers, maintained by Victoria
About
the artist:
A
master of Bronze Age gold and silversmithing techniques,
Victoria Lansford creates one-of-a-kind wearable pieces
of art and art objects that recall the mystery and
splendor of the ancient world, yet bring forth her
own provocative vision. She has pushed the boundaries
of design and execution in many old world techniques,
including Eastern Repoussé,
Russian Filigree, Chain
making, and Granulation
in over 19 years of comprehensive exploration of metal
as art.
Victoria's
award winning work has been featured in Metalsmith
magazine’s 2007 Exhibition in Print,Jewelry Artist magazine, Art Jewelry
magazine, and on Home and Garden Television's 2007
season of That’s Clever. Recent shows
include Exploring Boundaries: Evolutionary Metal
at Rochester Institute of Technology, and Framing
The Art of Jewelry at the Museum of Contemporary
Craft in Portland, Oregon.
A
long time educator in the arts, she is committed to
sustaining ancient techniques through workshops and
various publications. She served as head of the Jewelry
and Metalsmithing department at Spruill Center for
the Arts in Atlanta from 1997 to 2004, creating its
comprehensive program and has also served as an adjunct
professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Her
instructional series, Metal Techniques of Bronze
Age Masters, including Russian Filigree
(DVD, 2006), Rings (DVD 2008), and All
Chained Up, (paperback 2008) has sold throughout
Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.
Victoria’s artwork is available in art galleries
throughout the U.S. and through this
website. She lives in Atlanta, GA.
*
Filigree filler wire is made one batch at a time by the
method described in the DVD. Each batch is tested to ensure
that it will work easily. Because it is handmade, there
may be variation in the appearance of different batches.
If you plan on making a very large piece, you may want to
purchase more than one batch so that there will be no difference
in the filler wires' appearance when lying side by side
in the frame.
Square frame wire for projects #3, 4, and 5 is used without
any milling and can be purchased from any jewelry supplier.
Thank
you for watching the preview. Your purchase of my DVD through
this site or other authorized retailers enables me to continue
offering high quality instruction of rare techniques.
Please
also be advised that all photographs on this site are the
property of Victoria Lansford or the artist named and may
not be used without permission except if linked back to
this site. The unlinked use of these images by individuals
or organizations without written consent from Victoria is
prohibited.
Your
video is wonderful and worth every cent. -
Linda Chandler,
author
of Woven Wire Jewelry 
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