[Jewelry making - Article 00085] - Re: [Orchid] Enamelling on hollow objects

[Marilyn M. Smith]

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    As I understand it, the object is commercially made but please
    correct me if I'm wrong. If it's cast, there should be no solder to
    worry about. Am I correct that it is made to be enameled? In that
    case, it should be heavy enough to withstand the firing temperatures
    etc. I have not done a lot of enameling but here are my thoughts.
    Thin coats are better than heavy. Enamels have different expansion
    rates. Are you using enamels that have the same rate? Allow to cool
    slowly. 

Marilyn Smith

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