Copper enameling

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It may be a cliché, but enameling is one of those techniques that takes a minute to learn, but a lifetime to master. If you've ever wanted to try enameling, don't be intimidated, it's very easy to get started. Enameling is great because you can get very satisfying results right away, but with practically endless enameling techniques to try, you will never get bored! This tutorial will teach you the basic first steps of enameling- how to fire a coat of enamel onto a flat metal piece…

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Giving some shape to metal before you enamel it makes it stronger. I learned how to shape copper pieces, then tried to enamel them. The enameling was done by sifting, so it didn't stick well enough to the edges. Putting the Klyr-Fire into a spray bottle (instead of applying with a brush) helped, but my technique needs some more work. I wasn't trying to make finished pieces of jewellery here - I just wanted to see how the enamel looked on the various shapes. Then there was the pig. I like the…

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Rounded rectangle copper shapes 25mm x 18mm have been painted with different colour enamels and a tree decal applied before a final firing in the kiln. The back is also painted. They hang on rose gold plated ear wires. Unique art work.

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