[Jewelry making - Article 01260] - Re: [Orchid] Fine Silver Enameling Using Thompson Enamels

[Noah Ark]

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Amy,

    One question that might in return solve your problem. To what stage
    are you firing your first applications? When applying several
    layers, I fire just to the orange peel stage on all except the final
    firing. Another thing I have done to prevent what you describe is to
    mix a paste of enamel with whatever bonding agent,I use both oil and
    gum depending on the curve of the piece, you normally use and apply
    it with a stiff brush or a spacula. For some reason the colors do not
    blend if applied in this manner. If using a sifter, I use a mask to
    prevent the enamels from overlaying. 

Hope this helps.
Richard

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