Rebel Gold: Keum-boo (Gold and Silver) on Steel with Bette Barnett: Nov. 8 & 9

Keum Boo on steel delivers a dramatic punch unlike the more subtle effect of Keum Boo on silver. While silver offers a soft, subtle shimmer, steel brings drama and creates a bold contrast that makes the gold glow with an almost electric intensity. The effect is edgy, modern, and unapologetically powerful. In this two-day workshop you will discover the magic of Keum Boo on steel. You’ll also learn to use the Keum Boo technique to bond fine silver foil, a budget-friendly alternative to the escalating cost of gold. Keum Boo works brilliantly on steel, offering exciting new creative possibilities. In fact, steel has major advantages: it doesn’t require depletion gilding and there is no risk of melting the metal while burnishing the foil. Prepare steel for Keum Boo bonding (including newly discovered technique to improve bonding) Roll and prepare your own fine gold or silver foil Cut and handle delicate foil designs with precision Bond gold and silver foil to steel using a torch and tablet