Handmade jewelry is a beautiful craft of gold and silver. It is a popular art. We can visit the Ubud jewelry workshop at Celuk Village, Bali.
Gold and Silver materials alone have a high economic value. It is due to the beautiful looks of these metal materials. Not long after the discovery of these metals, they became aspects of human life. Even before the introduction of money, people used gold and silver as a global currency.
Raw materials of Gold and Silver look shiny and eye-catching. It always attracts people’s attention. Furthermore, gold and silversmiths polish these materials into beautiful jewelry. Gold and Silver jewelry are often associated with wealth and a symbol of social status.
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Handmade Jewelry Bali
Local gold and silversmiths create the Balinese Silver and Gold jewelry by hand. As an art, handmade products, of course, provide higher value than machine-made jewelry. Handcrafted art reflects the human artistic of the creator. So, the smiths in Bali prefer to produce the jewelry by hand.
Handmade Jewelry Bali
Most Common Silver and Gold Jewelry Products in Bali
- Necklace
- Earing
- Bracelet
- Ring
Jewelry Ubud Bali at Celuk Village
Celuk Village at Ubud, Bali, is famous for producing high-quality jewelry. The popularity of their quality also spread to the tourists. It attracts many tourists to visit Celuk Village. They come to see the gold and silversmiths crafting their art. Furthermore, some tourists buy them as souvenirs. They prefer to buy local jewelry products in Celuk Village for different reasons.
The first reason is due to the quality. It is considered high-quality jewelry and the best on the island. They have authentic and wonderful handmade designs.
The second reason is that tourist can visit their workshop. Visiting the silver and goldsmith workshop is a nice attraction for visitors. Not only see the products, but they can also gain knowledge. They can gain extra information about jewelry and its making process. Once the visitor sees the process in the workshop, they will have trust. They will not have any doubt about spending their money on the products.
The third reason is for souvenirs and a memento of the holiday. In this case, they can wear the jewelry that they bought from Celuk Village and show it to their friends. The wonderful jewelry that you purchased is a memento of your holiday in Bali.
Jewelry Ubud Bali at Celuk Village
Visiting Celuk Village in Ubud
You can find many Bali Jewelry shops and galleries all over Celuk Village. The silver and goldsmiths in this village have a long history in jewelry making. Most of the smiths from this village have skills passed down from their family. The skills and techniques are developed from one generation to the next.
Jewelry making is the primary business of local villagers. No wonder that you can find plenty of workshops and galleries in this village. Most tourists are unaware of the manufacturing process despite the popularity of jewelry. Some local galleries open their workshops for tourists. They do it because they see it as an opportunity. Inside the workshop, they inform the tourist of the detailed production process. It is to gain customer trust in the quality of the jewelry.
This is a mutual sign for the tourists, jewelry business owners, and the tour operators in Bali. The tourist will get free information and extra knowledge during their visit. The gallery owners will have a chance to promote their products. Meanwhile, the tour operators have more interesting destinations to offer for their customers.
For this reason, the jewelry manufacturing process has become an interesting tourist attraction. It is a great chance to visit this village during your holiday in Bali.
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Ubud Jewelry Making Materials, Tools, and Techniques
You may take an interest in the making process. If you do, knowing the materials, tools, and techniques will be beneficial.
Ubud Jewelry Making Materials, Tools, and Techniques
Jewelry Manufacturing Materials
- Gold or silver as the base material.
- Gemstones for the main jewelry ornament. It also enhances the attractiveness of the gold and silver jewelry.
- Copper, zinc, nickel, or palladium is used for the alloy process. This material will increase the hardness level of the jewelry.
Jewelry Making Tools
- Jeweler's workbench
- Jeweler's saw
- Soldering torch
- Rolling mill
- Flex shaft
- Ring mandrel
- Bench pin
- Pliers for jewelry making
- Burrs and bits
- Tumbler for polishing
Jewelry Craft Techniques & Skills
- Wire wrapping is a jewelry-making technique that uses wire to hold components together. This technique can be helpful for several things. You can make simple loops, secure beads, or even create intricate woven patterns.
- Metal stamping is a jewelry technique using steel stamps and a hammer. You will hammer the steel stamp to imprint designs onto metal blanks or sheet metal.
- Jewelry soldering is a technique for purging the jewelry materials together using solder. Purging the base materials with other metals creates a strong and durable bond.
- Forging technique is a traditional jewelry-making process. It uses controlled hammering to shape the metal. A solid piece of metal is first heated and then hammered into the shape and size required for the jewelry piece. The shape of this metal is then filed and bent to create a completed piece.
- Jewelry polishing is the finishing stage of jewelry production. The stages of polishing the jewelry are cleaning and sanding. Polishing technique can also restore shine and remove imperfections.
- Jewelry texturing is a technique to create surface patterns or designs on metal. It is to add visual interest and tactile appeal.
- Lost wax casting is a jewelry-making technique that utilizes a wax model. The wax model is then used to create a mold casting base. After that, we will pour the melted gold or silver materials into the mold casting base. It will cast the desired jewelry design.
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