MAKING AN ANCIENT GREEK 22KT GOLD CHAIN - With Rajiv Surendra and Nanci Modica

Описание: Learning to work with gold was a dream I had that I never imagined turning into reality. I had no interest in making modern jewelry, but wondered if there was anyone out there that might be using ancient techniques, making the kinds of pieces I've always admired in the Greek and Roman sections of museums. Finding Nanci Modica was the beginning of my goldsmithing journey and I'm delighted to share her artistry with you today.

For more information about Nanci and her work, please visit:
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:01 | Introduction to Nancy Modica and Her Ancient Goldsmithing Expertise
• 0:36 | The Met Museum Discovery That Started Everything
• 1:04 | Meeting Bessie Jameson: 40 Years of Ancient Jewelry Mastery
• 1:33 | Nancy's Journey from Long Island to NYC Goldsmithing
• 2:17 | The School That Recreated Ancient Jewelry Techniques
• 2:52 | Why Silver Training Comes Before Gold Mastery
• 3:29 | The Life-Changing Moment at the Uffizi Gallery
• 4:05 | Understanding 3,000-Year-Old Craftsmanship Without Electricity
• 4:44 | The Secret Behind Ancient vs Modern Gold Color
• 5:05 | Creating the Perfect 22 Karat Gold Alloy
• 6:08 | Ancient Fire Techniques vs Modern Acetylene Torches
• 7:45 | Forming the First Gold Ingot from Raw Materials
• 9:13 | Transforming Family Heirloom Gold into Ancient Alloy
• 10:35 | The Sacred Hammering Process: Compression and Annealing
• 13:30 | The Miraculous Wire Drawing Mill Transformation
• 16:18 | From Tiny Nugget to Meters of Fine Gold Wire
• 18:07 | The Art of Working with Oxidized Gold
• 20:03 | Why Every Gold Filing is Precious: The $5,000 Dust
• 21:27 | The Incredible Gym Floor Gold Dust Coincidence
• 23:05 | Honoring Ancestors with Sacred Goldsmithing Rituals
• 25:40 | The Ancient Draw Plate Wire Pulling Technique
• 29:15 | Coiling Gold Wire on Quarter-Inch Dowels
• 31:18 | Creating Perfect Fused Links Without Solder
• 33:20 | The Delicate Art of Gold Granulation
• 36:04 | Shaping Links for the Ancient Greek Chain Weave
• 38:00 | The 30-Year Journey to Master Chain Weaving
• 41:44 | The Meditative Process of Ancient Chain Assembly
• 43:43 | From Quadruple to Sextuple Chain Transformation
• 46:10 | The Terrifying Final Annealing Process
• 48:15 | Drawing the Chain Through Wooden Plates
• 50:11 | Hand-Working the Chain to Life
• 52:32 | The Finished 22 Karat Ancient Greek Chain
• 53:22 | Creating the Perfect Summer Micro Chain
• 55:05 | Where to Learn These Ancient Techniques Today

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Ancient Goldsmithing Techniques
• 22 Karat Gold Alloy Creation
• Met Museum Ancient Jewelry
• Nancy Modica Goldsmith Master
• Bessie Jameson Mentor Legacy
• Traditional Jewelry Making School
• Fine Silver vs Gold Training
• Uffizi Gallery Ancient Collection
• 3000 Year Old Craftsmanship
• No Electricity Ancient Methods
• Gold Color Transformation Secrets
• Crucible and Charcoal Block Setup
• Acetylene Torch vs Ancient Fire
• Family Heirloom Gold Recycling
• Sacred Hammering and Annealing
• Wire Drawing Mill Miracle
• Oxidized Gold Working Techniques
• Precious Gold Dust Collection
• Gym Floor Gold Coincidence Story
• Ancestor Honoring Rituals
• Draw Plate Wire Pulling
• Quarter Inch Dowel Coiling
• Fused Links Without Solder
• Gold Granulation Mastery
• Ancient Greek Chain Weaving
• 30 Year Skill Development
• Meditative Chain Assembly
• Link Shaping and Testing
• Quadruple vs Sextuple Chains
• Terrifying Final Annealing
• Wooden Draw Plate Shaping
• Hand Working Chain Flexibility
• Ancient Greek Finished Chain
• Summer Micro Chain Creation
• Jewelry Arts School NYC

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