[Jewelry making - Article 01073] - Re: [Orchid] Enamel shrinks from the edge

[BeadStorm]

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    Well, you've just found out why enamelling is always a challenge
    :-)) 

    (1) your enamel should pull back from the exact edge of your copper.
    You will then clean the edge up before applying and firing the next
    coat. 

    (2) your second coat of transparent may not have the same COE as your
    bottom layer. 

    (3) holes in the top coat can be caused by many things. Have you
    sifted your enamels? 

    What heat are you using and what process are you using to heat the
    enamel? You may find a lot of assistance in the Enamel Forum on
    YahooGroups.com - you might want to check them out. You may also
    want to invest in a good all-over enameling book - Linda Darty's
    comes to immediate mind although there are several others out there.
    What you're experiencing is common, but frustrating. Hang in there -
    it gets better :-)) 

Sandi Graves, Beadin' Up A Storm
Stormcloud Trading Co (Beadstorm)
http://www.beadstorm.com
Saint Paul, Minnesota USA
651-645-0343
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