Filigree

The term filigree literally means something like " granular wire " (from Latin filum " thread, wire " and granum " grain " ) and refers to fine gold work of metal thread with applied metal beads. In a figurative sense, the term is also used for any other rangy form of decoration, such as an iron cutter or engraver.

It is an old, ornamental wire bending technology from petite, thin, braided into ropes as ( knurled ) wires. Known since about 2000 BC from Troy. A most technically performed technique that is used, for example in the Alpine countries and in Friesland as costume jewelry and is a popular folk jewelry in Oriental countries. Wires made ​​of gold or silver soldered in ornamental patterns on a base of the same material. From the 20th century, the wires are plaited into a fine, openwork weave without backing and soldered only at the contact points. The thickness of the wires can be up to 0.01 mm. To ornament design using either knurled wires or cutting iron cut and then rolled flat wires of different thicknesses. Also on thin metal strips knurled wires are soldered. Is soldered with Streulot.

As a continuation of it is in the industry a " filigree " winder. Is a curler, which is wound from a thin brass wire and is welded by means of a coating made ​​of plastic at the connection points of the wire. Thus it is very light and airy - just delicate.

• Goldsmithing
• Jewellery Making
• Artistic technology