[Jewelry making - Article 00840] - Re: [Orchid] Cloisonne Enameling on Cast Silver

[Pat Topp]

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>         Hi!  I'm new. Wanting to enamel on cast silver pieces using a
>     glass thype of enamel (Thompsons or the like).  Will this work?  Is
>     there more that I should be aware of before attempting to create
>     the original to be cast? 

    Yes, what kind of silver?  Fine Silver or Sterling?  If you are
    enameling on Fine Silver (99.5% pure) , good.  Heat silver first, so
    that you know it is "clean" then enamel away. 

    If Silver is Sterling (Silver & Copper) Fire it 5-6 times in kiln
    and then pickle it until it no longer turns dark from the heat.  You
    will have burned off the copper alloy from the surface and you will
    have been left with a "fine silver" surface on which to enamel.  You
    may also experience some discoloration of enamel certain colors from
    the silver,  Ask Thompson which colors work the best on silver. Pat
    DIACCA Topp check out www. DIACCA for enamels. 


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