[Jewelry making - Article 00143] - Re: [Orchid] Enameling

[Alma Rands]

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    Hi Shirl. My favorite adhering agent is Klyr Fyre which I get from
    Thompson enamel. It fires clear with no residue or problems. 
    Sometimes on flat surfaces  I use a very thin film of mineral oil on
    my copper to keep the grains  in place. i dab on just a wee drop,
    wipe it around with my finger, and then with a soft lint free cloth
    or piece of tisssue I wipe again to make sure that all I have is a
    film of oil. It works just fine, except on  sloped pieces, and on
    these i use either Klyr Fyre or a dilute mixture of gum Trag.   I
    have heard of Lotus Root powder, but have never used it. Also, some
    enamelists use hair jel as their adhering agent, but I would think
    it would have to be diluted as the stuff is thick and gummy. Perhaps
    some other enamelists will come up with some more solutions. Alma 



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