Filigree Workshop / Taller de Filigrana

Hi everybody, just wanted to give every one a little warning .. I am going to do this blog post in spanish as this filigree workshop will be in Costa Rica… But if you speak English and are in the neighborhood feel free to join us. Just send me a message and I can send you a copy of the syllabus in english. (Contact Me) 

En el mes de Julio se van a llevar acabo los talleres de filigrana en la Escuela de Joyería Artística Crisol. Pueden leer todos los detalles del taller en la descirpcion que sigue.  O también pueden ver mas información en la pagina del evento en Facebook:

Taller de Filigrana por Daniel Icaza 

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Esquema del Taller: 

• Una charla sobre la filigrana

• Demostración de la técnica y preparación de material

• Tiempo de trabajo en el taller

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Objetivos de los Talleres:

1. Proveer a los estudiantes información general de la filigrana.

2. Mostrar a los estudiantes cómo crear la filigrana.

3. Mostrar a los estudiantes cómo soldar las estructuras de filigrana.

4. Mostrar a los estudiantes como formar la filigrana para crear volumen y dimensión.

5. Ayudar a los estudiantes en la creación de una construcción de filigrana básica/tradicional.

6. Producir una pieza terminada utilizando la técnica de filigrana para completar el taller. (Por ejemplo, anillos, colgantes, broches, pendientes, etc...) Algunos estudiantes avanzados pueden ser capaces de crear piezas múltiples.

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Habilidades Necesarias:

¡Debe saber como soldar plata con antorcha!

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Lista de Materiales para el Taller:

• 26ga alambre de plata mil .999 (1/2 oz)

• 20ga alambre de plata .925 (1/4 oz)

• Soldadura de plata en pasta (para ser compartido con la clase)

• Pinzas de acero de precisión diseño AA

• Herramientas de torsión de alambre

• Cepillo para la pasta de soldadura

• Algunos materiales adicionales pueden estará disponibles para su compra en el taller

(Paquete de material para la clase trae todo los materiales por $60)

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Duración (horario de clases):

Taller / s

2 días, 16 horas en total

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Día 1: 8 Horas

Conferencia: 1 Hora

Demostración: 2-3 horas

Tiempo de trabajo: 4-5 horas

Día 2: 8 Horas

Día de trabajo: 8 horas

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¡Cupo limitado, 8 personas por grupo!

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Grupo A

Día 1: Sábado 19 de Julio

Día 2: Sábado 26 de Julio

Grupo B

Día 1: Sábado 2 de Agosto

Día 2: Sábado 9 de Agosto

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Costo del Taller:

• $200 taller

• $60 paquete de materiales

• $260 (USD) total

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Para matricularse, por favor llamar a la Escuela de Joyería Artística Crisol (Jordi Costa):

tel: 2288-2321

cel: 8712-3165

Espero ver los todos en el taller! 

Until next time.

Peace and Love

Silver and Lapis Lazuli Cuff Links

I made some cuff links for the first time this year. 

The first pair sold to the interested party who asked me if I could make some. 

The remaining three sets are posted for sale on my Etsy Shop.
Or if you would like to contact me directly for more information CLICK HERE. 

Cuff Links (Group), 2012, Daniel Icaza, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli

Circulum Caeli (Cuff Links), 2012, Daniel Icaza, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO...

Duae Cruces (Cuff Links), 2012, Daniel Icaza, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli
SOLD!!!

Quadratum Ex Terra (Cuff Links), 2012, Daniel Icaza, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO...

Vestigium (Cuff Links), 2012, Daniel Icaza, Sterling Silver, Lapis Lazuli
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Be back with more news to share soon.

Until next time.

Peace and Love

Ionic

I had a great time making a hair clip not too long ago so, I decided to go ahead and make another one. If you would like to see the first one feel free to follow this link... "Scallop"...

Ionic, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

This is the second hair clip I have ever made, but, I don't think it will be the last. It is a fun little mechanical device to make and fabricating a silver spring is a particularly interesting challenge.

Ionic, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

Fortunately I always learn something new when making things that I have never made before and it gets easier every time. As the old saying goes. . . "Practice makes perfect". . . 

Ionic, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

The aesthetic of this piece reminds me of Ionic Greek columns which became the inspiration for the name of this hair clip. I look forward to making some more hair clips in the future. 

For now its back to the studio for more work.

I will be back again soon with more to share.

Until next time.

Peace and Love 

Scallop

For a long time now, a few people have been asking me to make hair clips, combs and hair accessories; so here is the first one.

Scallop, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

I really like the way this clip turned out and I plan to make a few more of these when I have the time.

Scallop, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

There are a number of interesting challenges in trying to create a strong structure and spring out of silver because it is so soft (even if it is sterling). 

Scallop, Daniel Icaza, 2012, Sterling Silver

But I enjoy a challenge, it is always great to learn form your mistakes and as the old saying goes "practice makes perfect".

I'll be back with more to share soon.

Until next time.

Peace and Love

Golden Clip

I recently finished another commission in gold for a client.
It can be very difficult to find a good present for a man, particularly in the jewellery department. This gold clip makes a great money clip, tie bar or general accessory which makes it a very versatile gift.

Golden Clip (Tie Bar/Money Clip), Daniel Icaza, 2012, 18k Yellow Gold, 1ct Blue/Green Tourmaline

This is also one of the first pieces I have made since my rolling mill broke so you can notice the wire based construction. Even though there was a materials limitation I am very happy with how the piece turned out and I am really enjoying playing with wire. 

I will have more to share soon.

Until next time.

Peace and Love