[Jewelry making - Article 00046] - [Orchid] Fire Glazing

[Susan]

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    Once more, out of the lurkers corner... 

    I have been doing some experimenting with fire glazing enamels onto
    copper and silver and have had success with tubular pieces. My
    question is whether or not this can translate into flat pieces.  So
    far, I have been trying to work with a flat piece on a tripod but I'm
    having trouble controlling the enamel (using Klyr-Fire as the wetting
    medium) and preventing it from forming unevenly.  I know there will
    be some difference in thickness (not using any channel/cloisonne
    wire) which will have to be stoned down but this is beyond that.  So
    far, I haven't found this addressed in any of my references since
    most of them concentrate on kiln-firing. 

    Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?  Is it better to concentrate the
    torch on the bottom of the piece rather than playing across the
    enamel?  All comments are greatly appreciated! 

TIA,
Susan


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