[Jewelry making - Article 01186] - [Orchid] Fine Silver Enameling Using Thompson Enamels

[Amy Ikenn]

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Hi Everyone,

    I am working on my enameling techniques - using fine silver as a
    base. I have two questions resulting from the trials I did today and
    I hope you wonderful folks can help. 

    The first odd thing was when I went to put a 3rd layer of Thompson's
    Aqua Blue onto a pendant. I also added a touch of Mars brown that
    did touch some of the aqua blue. When the piece cooled all of the
    blue had turned a muddy fir tree kind of green. I was really
    surprised, I thought I would only get that from reds, and that only
    the red area would turn like that. Any clues? 

    The other question relates to Thompson Acrylic Enamels. I got a
    sample kit and have been trying to test fire them, but apparently I
    am missing the instructions. I've been firing at 1500 like I do w/
    dry enamels but only a few colors survive. Does anyone know what
    temp I should begin watching those at? 

Thanks so much
Amy Ikenn

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