Victoria Lansford Presents
Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters:

Russian Filigree
an Instructional DVD for Metalsmiths

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• Learn 5 different, exciting, open back filigree projects


• Professionally produced DVD for computers or TV


• High resolution close ups to ensure nothing is missed and with more detail than can be seen in a class


• Additional section for the many time saving tips & tricks


• 70 page printable PDF book to keep corresponding directions and step-by-step photographs at the bench


• Membership to a dedicated Q&A forum with Victoria

• Running time: 2-1/2 hours

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

 

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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.com, Jewelry Making Guide

Your video is wonderful and worth every cent.

- Linda Chandler, author of Woven Wire Jewelry
To pay by check please email victoria or call 404-388-8348.
Contents

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 her 18 years of comprehensive exploration of metal as art.

Victoria's award winning work has been featured in Metalsmith magazine’s 2007 Exhibition in Print issue, in multiple issues of Art Jewelry magazine, and on HGTV’s 2007 season of That’s Clever.

A long time educator, she is committed to passing down ancient techniques through workshops and various media 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 DVD, Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Russian Filigree was released in 2006. This Renaissance woman works in many media, including dance, drawing, painting, collage, and handmade books. Victoria’s work is available in art galleries throughout the US and through this website. She lives in Atlanta, GA.

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.

For wholesale inquiries please email victoria.
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

 

Undulation III

Project II: Star-Hearts

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

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