[Jewelry making - Article 00328] - Re: [Orchid] Firing Enamels

[Richard bynum]

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    Torch firing is interesting and very easy--I took a class in it from
    Deb Lozier a couple of years ago.  

    If you have some scrap copper sheet and some jewelry enamel handy,
    give it a try!  Just sprinkle some enamel on the copper and heat from
    the back side until the enamel melts.  Interestingly, the metal need
    not even be clean. Black copper oxides on the surface will be
    reduced to an attractive red patina, visible through clear or
    transparent enamels.  It does take a lot of practice to get the
    effect you want. 

    Richard Bynum  

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