[Jewelry making - Article 00116] - Re: [Orchid] Enameling

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>     Can someone please tell me what else can be substituted for 
>     adhering enamel to copper, other then a solution of Gum Tragancanth
>     or Gum Arabic. 

    Hello Shirl, I guess the answer might depend a bit on the enameling
    application, and reason for the a Holding Agent to adhere the enamel
    to the copper surface. For example is the enamels being used on a
    flat or on a curved surface? Dry sifted, wet packed, painted etc...? 

    However, for many applications you can use Klyr-Fire which is water
    base Holding Agent. I find it works well for adhering cloisonne
    wires & for holding enamel wet or dry on lightly curved/domed metal
    surfaces prior to drying & firing. It's also useful for dry sifting,
    and good for securing foils in place prior to firing them to a fired
    enamel surface. I always let the KIyr-Fire completely dry prior to
    firing. I don't use it for wet packing enamel in the closion
    chambers, as I find water works well enough to hold the grains until
    they have dried & are fired. 

    Some people use mixing media oils to hold their enamel in place for
    firing, and there are several to choose from, each with specific
    characteristics. 

    You can check with Thompson Enamel, Inc.They carry Klyr-Fire and
    several other Holding Agents, and in their catalog you will find
    them on Page 14. You can call or check their website for information
    on how to order them. They may also be able to answer some questions
    regarding which Holding Agent might be helpful for particular
    applications. Thompson Enamel Inc. 650 Colfax Avenue, Bellevue, KY
    41073 USA 1-859-291-3800
    http://www.thompsonenamel.com/welcome/safety.htm 

    You can also purchase Klyr-Fire and other Holding Agents from
    Enamelwork Supply Co. Enamelwork Supply Co. Seattle WA 9815 Orders:
    1-800-596-3257  Information:  1-206-525-9271 Coral the owner, is very
    helpful & knowledgeable, and she also supplies Leaded Enamels. 

    For information on what other enamelists might use for particular
    applications, have a look on the eNAMEL Online Newsletter
    http://users.netconnect.com.au/~enews eNAMEL archives a lot of great
    information and articles. Go to "Useful Stuff" on the main page for
    many additional online enamel & how to articles. Useful Stuff:
    http://enews.heywoodenamels.com/common/eNAMEL_useful_stuff_01.html
    Past Newsletters: http://enews.heywoodenamels.com 

Best Of Luck! Happy Enameling!
Sharon Scalise
sscalise AT tampabay.rr.com
http://users.netconnect.com.au/~sscalise/


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