Blinking Lights: A Glimpse into Antique Japanese Inlay Technique Nunome Zogan by Elisa Deval

Program:

• Creation of the base texture on different types of metal using a particular chisel.
• Execution of the silver (or gold) inlay based on one’s individual design.
• Polishing of the samples.
• Darkening of the samples with the Rokusho coloring technique.
• Besides samples it’s possible to create some simple pieces of jewelry.
• Tools and non-precious materials as well as handouts on the course are supplied by the school

Basic jewellery making experience is required.

Dates and hours: 13 - 15 Nov, 2020. Fri: 5 - 8 pm. Sat - Sun: 9 am - 1 pm; 2 - 5 pm.
Location: Alchimia, contemporary jewellery school in Firenze, Piazza Piattellina 3R
Price: 488€ (Vat included).


About the teacher:
Elisa Deval studied in Alchimia Contemporary Jewellery School under the guidance of Manfred Bischoff. After graduating in year 2006 she has been active as a jewellery designer and maker, exhibiting in international fairs and galleries. In 2009 she started a research in Japan, on local metal techniques, after which she specialized in the Nunome Zougan inlay technique. Since 2011 she has been continuously giving workshops on Nunome Zougan and the colouring of Japanese alloys. Starting 2014 Elisa joined Alchimia’s team where she teaches jewellery making, in the Intensive Course offered by the school.