[Jewelry making - Article 00311] - Re: [Orchid] Enameling on plated copper

[jgenamel]

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>     I have a concept for an enameled piece that involves enameling on
>     gold plated copper. While researching my process, I was unable to
>     confirm that plated gold will withstand enameling temperatures. 

    Although it has been many years since I tried this I do recall that
    it was not successful for me. I think the thickness of the gold layer
    probably has a lot to do with the outcome as the thinnish layer of
    gold seemed to oxidise and become dark before the enamel fused. By all
    means gold plate after the enamelling is completed though, that did
    work well. 

Good luck,

Jenny Gore
Adelaide, South Australia

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