[Jewelry making - Article 00181] - Re: [Orchid] Enamelling Cracks Trouble

[Barbara Bowling]

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    Regarding enamel cracking.. 

    Sorry I'm coming in late to this conversation. But! I've had the
    same troubles, and near as I can tell, it's always been due to either 


    1. No counter enamel...I've actually gone back and counterenameled a
    piece after the cracking, and had the cracking go away, so this can
    definitely be a cause. It doesn't matter if the metal is thicker
    than the enamel, in my experience.. I think it's the differential
    cooling time (between metal vs glass) that causes it... 

    2. Too much air movement in the kiln area just as you bring the
    piece out. I solder in the area where my kiln resides, and if I
    forget, and leave the fan on "high", I get cracking. 

    Ack. Also, sometimes in the summer I have the fans blasting
    everywhere, and can get the same deal. 

Barbara Louise Bowling
Louise's Leap Studios
2700 Harmony Street
www.LouisesLeap.com
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