Gold Design Gold Jewelry Techniques 2

Question 1

What is the term for the process of creating a gold surface texture by dragging a sharp tool across it?

Accepted Answer

Engraving

Answer

Engraving uses a sharp graver tool to cut decorative lines or patterns into the gold surface.

Question 2

Which joining method uses a lower-melting-point gold alloy to bond two gold pieces together?

Accepted Answer

Soldering

Answer

Soldering in jewelry uses a gold-alloy solder that melts at a lower temperature than the pieces being joined.

Question 3

What process involves polishing gold with a hard, smooth tool to produce a bright, mirror-like finish?

Accepted Answer

Burnishing

Answer

Burnishing compresses and smooths the gold surface using a hard, polished tool pressed firmly against it.

Question 4

Which technique creates gold jewelry by building up layers of gold through electrodeposition over a form?

Accepted Answer

Electroforming

Answer

Electroforming builds up a thick, three-dimensional gold shell by electrodepositing metal over a conductive mandrel.

Question 5

What is the name for the process of drawing gold through progressively smaller holes to make wire?

Accepted Answer

Wire drawing

Answer

Wire drawing pulls gold through a series of successively smaller dies (drawplates) to reduce its diameter.

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