[Jewelry making - Article 00185] - Re: [Orchid] Fire Glazing Enamelling

[George Anderson]

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    Fire Glazing Enameling or "Torch Enameling" 

    Yes--always heat your copper or 99% silver FROM UNDERNEATH! You'll
    blow away your enamel and risk all kinds of bad results if you do it
    from above!  Use a wire-mesh on a trivet and heat your copper piece
    with a #3  tip acetylene torch. Wonderful things can be accomplished
    with torch  enameling that are difficult to accomplish in a kiln,
    i.e., scrolling, removing too much enamel, flattening lumps, etc.
    There are often  workshops that demonstrate this type of
    enameling--go to one in your area. Our club has offered this class.
    It's fun, and you can make  beautiful things without a kiln. 

from Vi Jones 
rocks1x1vi.george -at- verizon.net

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