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!!!

- Melodie Moshure, St. Louis

 

Victoria's instructional series, Metal Techniques of Bronze Age Masters, has sold throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, and North and South America.

DVD still from the chapter: Making 22K/Sterling Bi-Metal

 

Project #3, "Poison" Ring

DVD still from Project #1: Intaglio Style Seal Ring

 

Rings DVD

$59.95

 

 

Buy Both DVDs & Save $5.00

$134.95

Ships from the USA to anywhere in the world.

To pay by check please email Victoria for the address or call 404-388-8348.

For wholesale inquiries please contact Victoria

 

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 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.

 

Rings DVD

$59.95

 

 

©2008, Victoria Lansford. All Rights Reserved. The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted DVD, its downloadable 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.

 

 

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