| Ms. Ora Kuller |
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Ora is an enamel artist who works in her studio in Belmont MA.
Her passion is painting and drawing and she feels that by working with enamel, she is constantly challenging herself.
Shaping either copper or silver into intricate shapes, she enamels each element using various enameling methods like cloisonné, etching etc. After the initial enameling, she draws and paints taking advantage of the depth that exists in the glassy enamel to create the right look and mood. By placing several of the specifically enameled shapes together, Ora compose her artwork utilizing jewelry objects to act as enhancing and connecting elements. Ora's subject matter is mostly personal and varies from portraits of people that she loves to places, stories and times that impressed her deeply.
Her work has been published in Karen Cohen's book "The art of Fine Enameling", in Lilyan Bacharach's books: "Enameling with Professionals" and in the second
and expanded edition of that book called
“Contemporary Enameling”. She has also published articles in “Glass On Metal” about her work.
Ora teaches enamel in Lexington Arts and Craft Society and gave a week long workshop in Mexico City. She welcomes enamel students and friends to her house to see her work and learn about it.
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| | | Investigating Patinas and Cold Connections | | | Learn how to create an interesting colorful effects on metals such as brass, copper, and silver. |  | Read more... | | | | | May 31, 2008
| | | Mechanisms and Movement | | | This workshop will teach you how to tackle aspects of functionality and movement in your jewelry. Learn simple mechanics to make your work swing back and forth and spin from front to back. | | Read more... | | | | | June 07, 2008
| | | Japanese Metal Alloying: Shibuichi & Shakudo | | | In this class, you will learn how to mix alloys, pour ingots, and reduce them to usable sheet and wire stock. Special emphasis will be given to two of the Japaeses alloys of copper, Shakudo and Shibuichi. | | Read more... | | | | | June 20, 2008
| | | Surface Embellishment and Riveting Techniques | | | Here's your chance to learn how to add depth, texture, layers and gold to your work. Techniques covered include roller printing, subtractive texturing, hammer textures, stamping, punching, keum-boo on Argentium®, adding alternative materials, and more. | | Read more... | | | |
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New Book! - Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft |
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By Karen Christians |
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Making the Most of Your Flex-shaft is the one resource you'll need to ensure you gain maximum advantage from your flex-shaft system. Learn how to select the right system, how to choose and use the latest accessories and attachments, and how to properly maintain your system for extended life. See why so many jewelers are reading this book and discovering what they didn't know about their flex-shaft systems!
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