Gold Design Gold Jewelry Techniques

Question 1

What jewelry-making technique involves hammering gold into thin sheets used to cover a base material?

Accepted Answer

Gold leafing

Answer

Gold leafing involves hammering gold into extremely thin sheets that are then applied to a surface.

Question 2

Which technique involves fusing small beads of gold onto a gold surface to create a textured pattern?

Accepted Answer

Granulation

Answer

Granulation is an ancient technique of fusing tiny gold beads to a metal surface without visible solder.

Question 3

What metalsmithing process uses a punch and hammer from the back of a gold sheet to create raised designs?

Accepted Answer

Repoussé

Answer

Repoussé is the technique of creating raised relief designs by hammering from the reverse side of the metal.

Question 4

Which gold fabrication method involves twisting fine gold wire into intricate lace-like patterns?

Accepted Answer

Filigree

Answer

Filigree uses twisted fine gold wire soldered together into ornate open designs.

Question 5

What process involves pouring molten gold into a mold, often using a wax model that is melted out?

Accepted Answer

Lost-wax casting

Answer

Lost-wax casting (cire perdue) uses a wax model that is encased in investment, then melted out before molten gold is poured in.

Gold Design Practice Test