Christine Dhein
Christine Dhein is a jewelry designer, author and educator. Many of her innovative designs combine precious metals and gems with recycled rubber.
She is the Assistant Director and an Instructor at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, in San Francisco, where she teaches keum-boo and fabrication.
In addition to writing articles on tool tips and keum-boo, Christine’s jewelry has been featured in many books and magazines including 500 Wedding Rings, 500 Lockets & Pendants, Modern Jewelry from Modular Parts, The Art and Craft of Making Jewelry, 1000 Rings, 500 Necklaces, 500 Earrings, Chain Mail Jewelry, Jewelry Artist, G Z Art and Design, Art Jewelry, and JCK.
Learn more at http://www.christinedhein.com/.
Christine now offers two DVD’s about Keumboo.
Keum-Boo Basics
The Art of Bonding Gold to Silver, Vol. 1: Dangle EarringsKeum-boo is an ancient Korean technique where 24-karat gold foil is bonded to silver or other metals. This produces a rich gold color, while using very little foil. The simplicity of this technique makes it a fun, inexpensive way to add gold to your work. This easy to follow DVD is perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a solid understanding of the keum-boo process. You will find step-by-step instructions for creating a pair of keum-boo earrings and adding a patina. Running time: 60 min
Chapters: • Introduction • Depletion Silvering • Diffusion Bonding • Cutting Gold Foil• Factors for Success • Burnishing • Setting Up Your Work Space • Making Earrings • Torch Safety • Applying Patina
Keum-Boo: Beyond the Basics
The Art of Bonding Gold to Silver, Vol. 2: Hollow Pendant
Keum-boo is an ancient Korean technique where 24-karat gold foil is bonded to silver or other metals. This produces a rich gold color, while using very little foil. The simplicity of this technique makes it a fun, inexpensive way to add gold to your work. This second volume provides step-by-step instructions for more advanced jewelry making techniques including roller printing and hollow form construction. Learn complex keum-boo procedures including bonding gold to a three-dimensional, textured surface, making repairs and much more.
Running time: 90 min
Chapters:• Diffusion Bonding • Annealing • Roller Printing • Sawing & Filing • Dapping • Soldering • Depleting a Hollow Form• Applying Gold to a Hollow Form • Burnishing on a Hollow Form • Checking Your Work • Repairing a Tear • Variations & Patina
Special Features:
• Making Gold Foil • Tool, Material and Resource Lists
