BENCHTIPS: filigree jewellery making live Q&A with Michelle Lierre
As part of our Benchtips series, I was joined by filigree jewellery artist Michelle Lierre to answer your questions. The questions that Michelle answered can be found below
Here’s the link you need to watch the replay:
https://www.crowdcast.io/c/bench-tips-making-filigree-jewellery
Your questions answered
Do watch the whole masterclass or take a look below to see if there are any specific questions that you have.
What is filigree jewellery?
How can learning filigree help jewellers?
Does filigree have to be made with twisty wire?
Can you make filigree designs with metal clay?
In Colombia, they sell filigree jewellery made of gold-plated brass. Is this really handmade filigree?
Most filigree is made with thin wires, how much practice to you need before you are able to make such pieces?
What gauges of wire do you use for filigree?
What solder do you use for filigree?
Can you fuse metals when making filigree jewellery?
How do you work harden the metal?
I’ve seen some filigree work made with zig-zag flat wires but I’ve never seen a tool for making the zig-zag wires. Any ideas?
What are your tips on polishing filigree jewellery?
Examples of pieces made with filigree?
Can you set gemstones in filigree jewellery?
How do you make earrings that are the same?
Do you draw the pattern before making?
If you would like to learn how to make filigree jewellery, take a look at our online course. Michelle designed this course for those with some experience of jewellery making that are new to filigree jewellery. You will learn how to make gorgeous filigree jewellery like the piece pictured above. Once you understand the technique you can use it with so many of your jewellery designs.
Click the button below to learn more and enrol.