[Jewelry making - Article 00873] - Re: [Orchid] Enamelling on hollow objects

[Phil Walker]

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    hello everyone this orchid site is the best. A while back i asked
    about enameling on hollow 18ct and fine silver objects but didnt
    really get the help i needed . i have made a selection of patterns
    of faberge egg style pendants about 25mm high and 20mm wide each is
    cast in 2 pieces with the seem running vertically. All have engraved
    patterns on them and holes drilled for pave setting of diamonds. the
    wall thickness is about 1.3mm .I can email pictures if necessary. I
    am trying to teach myself enameling as in New Zealand there is only
    one other person doing enameling and apparently they are not
    interested in teaching anybody. i have had problems with enamel
    pinging off . Am i supposed to counter enamel and if so how can this
    be done as there is no way of getting enamel on inside once all
    soldering is done. Does the enamel come under more tension the more
    layers and fireings you do and if so how many times can i get away
    with before i will have problems. One piece i have just finished
    making is a fine silver egg with pearced out 18ct yellow gold leaves
    and butterflys soldered on to be enamelled up to the level of the
    gold . can anyone give me few pointers before i start enameling it.
    i have not yet tried to enamel an all gold egg as im trying to make
    the trial proccess as cheap as i can. how did those clever dudes at
    faberge do it ???? please help

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