[Jewelry making - Article 00026] - Re: [Orchid] First steps in torch fire enamels

[Helen Hill]

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Hi Barbara,

    Thanks so much for your reply. You've given very good answers to all
    my questions. 

>     The solution here is to enamel your logo piece and then bezel set
>     it in the constructed cufflink. 

    That's an excellent solution - thanks. That hadn't occurred to me
    but would work wonderfully. 

>     You don't say how you are getting the logo created in enamel. If
>     the logo is anything other than a plain shape with just one color
>     on it, you'll have to do either champleve or cloisonne technique,
>     and neither is what I'd call beginner work. 

    Sorry I forgot to mention. The logo demands the use of the cloisonne
    technique. I'm not worried about making the actual design and
    soldering the "wires" to the base - it's the enameling that will
    probably cause more problems. 

    I've not committed to it yet, but I've bought some enamels with
    which to have a "play". If it proves too difficult I'll inform my
    brother- in-law that I can't do it, but I'll have a go first. Your
    idea of doing the enamel piece and bezel setting it is inspired and
    solves a lot of my problems - thanks. It means I can solder the
    cufflink backs in the normal way, using hard solder and just treat
    the enameled panel like a stone - brilliant!

Helen
UK
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