[Jewelry making - Article 00660] - Re: [Orchid] Enamel Start-up

[Dave & Eileen Schneegas]

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    Everyone has had very good suggestions. I have one more. Go to
    Guildofenamellers.org and take a look at the DVD "Enamelling on
    Copper for Beginners". It is available in NTSC format & PAL (also
    VHS). For the USA, you will want NTSC format. There is a short film
    clip at the web site and you can order & pay via PayPal. I really
    feel this is a great bridge between books (many good ones recently
    published) and live workshops on enameling. (Yes, there are 2 L's in
    enameller in Britain). This DVD covers the basic set up of tools,
    etc. and goes on to demonstrate several techniques and even has a
    "trouble shooting" section. It is very clear and well done. Usual
    disclaimers apply. I am a Guild member (multiple enamel guilds), and
    have been enameling for around 16 years now. But judge the video for
    yourselves. The rest will come as you practice, explore, read, take
    workshops--that is, if you get hooked on the "art of surprise",
    vitreous enameling. 

    I am glad that Rio has taken up the kiln & torch! I luxuriate in
    having many sources for supplies & the sometimes peculiar tools of
    the enamel trade. Go forth and discover and then also, "enamel on!".
    And somewhere in the Orchid archives there will be listings of many
    sources of enamels, metals, tools, etc. 

Eileen Schneegas
Snow Goose Designs
Washington State
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