[Jewelry making - Article 00267] - [Orchid] Trying to get my nerve up to try Niello

[Elkka Nland]

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    Hi all, (posting a lot of email this weekend because I rarely have so
    much freetime). 

    I have been using Durenamel to blacken the recesses of my silver
    bracelets and pendants, but I am intrigued with Niello. I would like
    to try to make some, but I have some concerns: 

    In regards to risk to the maker, which is more dangerous, niello or
    epoxy resin? 

    In regards to the risk to the wearer, are either of these materials a
    threat? 

    Equipment wise, I have a Paragon enamelers kiln and a Smith Little
    Torch, are there any other major tools I will require? 

    Where do I get powdered lead and carbon rods? 

    Ventalation, as long as I'm working next to an open window, is there
    any major concern? 

    Have any of you tried both epoxy resin and or niello and decided you
    didn't like it? Could you share why? 

As always, thank you.
Elkka
(who franlky can't believe she has so much time on her
hands today)

 
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