Filigree (Verb)
Meaning
Make filigree, as with a precious metal.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The skilled artisan knew how to filigree intricate designs onto the surface of the gold necklace.
- A delicate silver wire formed the backing for the filigree that had been carefully shaped and polished.
- The technique to filigree fine patterns out of platinum had been passed down through generations.
- She would painstakingly filigree floral motifs onto each earring using the finest strands of gold.
- To create the beautiful details on the silver locket, he had to filigree a delicate network of curved lines.