Victoria
Lansford Presents
Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters:
Rings
an Instructional DVD for Metalsmiths
If
you have difficulty viewing the QuickTime movie, there
is a YouTube version below.
Project
#3, "Poison" Ring
In
this 2 hour DVD
Fabricate
3 ancient style rings:
Intaglio
inspired seal ring
Drusy
ring
Hidden
compartment ‘poison’ ring
Plus
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
Encoded
for all regions
DVD still from Project
#2: Drusy Ring
I
found this DVD very similar to her first DVD in her approach,
but her techniques are different because her projects
are different. Her visuals are still very strong in this
DVD, so you can see what she's doing, and she talks about
each step as she works for the most part...for those who
want to expand their metalsmithing skill level from the
comfort of their home studios, Metal Techniques of Bronze
Age Masters: Rings is a good alternative.
-
Tammy Powley
About Guide to Jewelry Making, part of The New York Times
Company
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!!!
III.
Techniques and Projects
1. Gold & Silver Bezels
2.
Making Gold/Silver Bi-Metal
3.
The Shank
4.
Intaglio Style 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 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
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.
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.