[Jewelry making - Article 00384] - Re: [Orchid] Enameling on plated copper

[Brenda]

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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. 

    I didn't see your entire post (just a couple of posts), but I would
    suggest enameling on the copper, then have your piecce gold plated.
    When silver and gold foils are used on top of copper, one must put
    down a layer of flux between the two metals to prevent them from
    creating an alloy when heated in the kiln. Otherwise you end up with
    ugly puddles of metal which could be cool if that is what you wanted
    in your design. Tom Ellis from Thompson Enamel
    glassonmetal AT yahoo.com is great to talk to about technical stuff as
    well as Coral Shafer from Enamelwork Supply ewsco AT attbi.com. 

    Good Luck.  

Brenda Schack ...in CT where it is snowing heavily and very cold!

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