Victoria Lansford

Victoria Lansford Presents Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters: Rings an Instructional DVD for Metalsmiths
		Project #3, "Poison" Ring
If you have difficulty viewing the QuickTime movie, there is a YouTube version below.		DVD still from the chapter: Making 22K/Sterling Bi-Metal
Fabricate 3 ancient style rings: • Intaglio inspired seal ring • Drusy ring • Hidden compartment ‘poison’ ring Plus learn the following techniques • Alloying gold • Fusing 22K/sterling bi-metal • Making easy hinges • Creating your own roller printing designs • Great tricks for successful gold or silver bezels • Professionally produced for TV or computer with detailed close-ups • Free Downloadable PDF booklet to keep the corresponding directions and step-by-step photographs on your bench • Dedicated online Q&A forum with Victoria • Running time: approx. 2 hours		DVD still from Project #2: Drusy Ring
		Victoria's DVD presentation is the best I have watched...her skill and pleasant/fun personality is a ball to watch. I hope I will get the chance to take a class from her someday. Terrific instructor!!! - Melodie Moshure, St. Louis
		Victoria's first instructional DVD on Russian Filigree has sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America. Read what others have to say.
	Buy Both & Save $5.00	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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Contents I. Introduction II. Resources • Materials • Suppliers III. Techniques and Projects 1. Gold & Silver Bezels 2. Making Gold/Silver Bi-Metal 3. The Shank 4. Intaglio Style Wax Seal Ring 5. Drusy Ring 6. "Poison" Ring IV. 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. Free Downloadable PDF Book Detailed instructions for easy reference in the studio, outlining and illustrating in high resolution photographs the steps for each project. Instructions on where to download are in the Resources section. 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: 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 issue, in multiple issues of Art Jewelry magazine, and on HGTV’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 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, released in 2006, has been sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America and is available through major suppliers, including Rio Grande. Victoria’s artwork is available in art galleries throughout the U.S. and through this website. She lives in Atlanta, GA.		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 Your video is wonderful and worth every cent. - Linda Chandler, author of Woven Wire Jewelry

		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
		Project #1, Intaglio Style Seal Ring

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		Project #3, "Poison" Ring
©2008, Victoria Lansford. All Rights Reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted DVD, its included PDF booklet, and all images is illegal. Printed copies of the included PDF as well as membership into the Q&A forum are intended only for individuals, who have legally purchased this DVD from Victoria Lansford or other authorized retailers. Renting this DVD is unauthorized, and public performance, and broadcasting of this DVD are prohibited without written consent from Victoria Lansford. 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.