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Greek Jewelry Making – Cypriot Filigree Designs (English)
In this video we see the making of fully handmade filigree jewelry. Filigree is a method which includes the twisting of very fine wires of gold or silver. An important aspect of the artistic heritage of Cyprus in this jewelry making and one which reveals middle eastern influences. These influences are connected with the history of the island and the many conquerors who passed by through the centuries. The adaptation of this form of art is most evident in the traditional Cyprus cross. However in the contemporary environment it is interesting to also highlight the way that this traditional method of jewelry making is being used to produce modern artifacts such as the gold chandelier earrings which are showcased at the end of the video.
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April 6th, 2010 - 15:43
Looks like a pin vise holding a metal tip with a slit in the middle. Insert the gold ribbon in the slit and spin it. I would imagine there are different shaped tips for texture, hence the use of the pin vice.
April 6th, 2010 - 16:18
I would be interested to study this art form do you give seminars?
Do you manufature for others?
April 6th, 2010 - 17:04
What is that tool that he makes the spirals with?
April 6th, 2010 - 17:31
Watch the video again. No offense.
April 6th, 2010 - 18:07
I am proud to have a Cypriot father and 22yrs ago he bought me one of these beautiful crosses with a pearl in the centre and I admire the workmanship more now than I did then…I have those 1st earrings you showed too but with ruby in the centre..Given by my Godmother they are now 40yrs old and still beautiful..I will pass these down to my daughter..they are so beautiful..thanks for sharing your skill
xxxxxx
April 6th, 2010 - 18:09
If you were watching closley you would notice that he uses them to hold the metal while he works..
April 6th, 2010 - 18:47
This is such beautiful filgree! I enjoyed watching this video VERY MUCH!
Thankyou for sharing!
April 6th, 2010 - 19:22
Fantastic work!
I feel that fabrication on this level is not emphasized nearly as much as it should be (at least not in the US).
Truly inspiring!
April 6th, 2010 - 20:04
Love your work
Very intricate and well executed pieces
If you have access to oxygen bottles you could try using an lpg and oxygen torch called “The little torch” (registerd trade mark)
I’ve used one for years and wouldn’t go back to using straight lpg…
It has pinpoint accuracy when making small items and with the right tips can be as large a flame as needed for larger work such as your silver filigree
All in all you have inspired me to try filigree in gold
Cheers
Utooth
April 6th, 2010 - 20:58
What’s with the nails?
April 6th, 2010 - 21:19
Thank you for the great comments everybody and thank you for watching. There are a few more short documentaries that I will be producing in the near future so if you subscribe on the mailing list I will be able to notify you when they are ready. ???????????? ??? ??? ?????????! Best ~ Michael Kalopedis
April 6th, 2010 - 21:30
Bravo,finaly a serius video about the art of jewlcrafting
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April 6th, 2010 - 21:56
is he using any solder or is it fused, is that a carbon rod?
April 6th, 2010 - 22:21
I would love to learn how to filigree.
April 6th, 2010 - 23:00
Beautiful country beautiful people
April 6th, 2010 - 23:11
Wow… Very inspiring!
April 6th, 2010 - 23:52
working with those nails takes talent!
April 6th, 2010 - 23:57
Bravo! Not only good jewelry making but also a very nicely put together video!
April 7th, 2010 - 00:33
WOW!