About Us

Werkstatt is a jewelry brand founded by Lejla Nuhić and Ajla Šarić, two creatives who met while studying at the Academy of Fine Arts Sarajevo under the guidance of Dževad Hozo. United by a shared passion for printmaking techniques and contemporary design, they set out to translate traditional printmaking techniques into wearable art. 

While our work is primarily based on etching and aquatint, we also incorporate techniques such as drypoint and mezzotint. These methods allow us to create intricate designs and organic textures that would not be possible using conventional jewelry making techniques.

When you choose a Werkstatt piece featuring a pattern or inscription, you are choosing a truly unique piece. While you may come across one that looks similar, you will never find another that is exactly the same.

 

Printmaking Techniques

 

• Etching: This technique involves etching designs onto zinc and brass surfaces, creating intricate textures and distinctive patterns that become the foundation of our jewelry.
• Aquatint: This technique uses acid to etch the design onto the plate, creating a textured surface that produces a range of tonal values. These tones are a temporary part of the piece, reflecting the idea of wearable art that changes over time and naturally fades with wear
  
• Drypoint: Drypoint is a technique where the design is scratched directly onto the plate, creating a deep surface that prints a sharp, detailed image.
  
• Mezzotint: This technique involves manually working the plate with a tool to create a textured surface that holds more ink, allowing for richer colors and deeper tonal variations.