[Jewelry making - Article 00012] - Re: [Orchid] Curved enamels

[jennifer friedman]

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Sheridan,

    Your silver should be slightly domed in the first place and countered
    on the back side. The dome doesn't have to be extreme, but when you
    counter the piece it "sets" your enamel so that it won't crack. Your
    bezel should be tall enough to set your piece.

Jennifer Friedman
enamellist, jewelry artisan
sunny southern CA
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