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What is Keum-Boo:
Originating in Korea, the Keum-Boo technique is also known as Geumbu, Kum-Boo, or Kum-bu. The technique involves applying thin sheets of 24 Carat gold foil to silver or other metals. The Keum-Boo technique can also be used to apply 24ct gold foil to platinum, iron, copper, white gold, and other similar metals, though sterling silver is most commonly used.
To make Keum-Boo jewelry, you first make your Sterling Silver piece of jewellery to the point of being finished but then you heat repeatedly to bring a layer of fine silver to the surface taking care not to melt any other embellishments, jump rings etc, this process is known as depleting. This process is repeated 5 or 6 times until you are left with a milky colour all over your jewellery piece. Then you use a kiln or hot plate that has to be on a high heat which you place your piece of jewellery, once upto temperature you then apply a thin layer of 24ct gold foil, apply pressure to gold foil by gently rubbing surface. Because the atomic structures of the two metals are so similar, a permanent diffusion bond occurs, and the final result is a beautiful and unique piece of partially gilded silver.
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