Metal enameling

Product Information Sizes are Approximate Package Qty: 1 Brand: Thompson Enamel Vitrearc Starter set contains everything you need to create enameled jewelry except the heat source. Enamel is essentially granules of glass that are applied to metal. A torch or kiln is used to fuse the glass onto the metal surface. Copper and fine silver are the ideal metals to use when working with enamel. Set provides an ideal way to start your own enameling workshop or to enhance enameling supplies you…

Getting up at 5am has its advantages. I was finished with my enameling experiments by noon. That's a good thing because I don't leave my kiln on without me being there (other than for a minute or two at a time). So on days dedicated to enameling, I'm pretty much in the studio all day long. No leisurely lunch in f

UPDATE: This post has gotten a lot of love over the years, so we are re-sharing it! I’ve really enjoyed my exploration of adding colors to the Nunn Design Findings. It adds a look of “handmade” – this is a quality I think is really important when creating jewelry that you want to be one-of-a-kind. [...]

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking a workshop on using colored pencils with metal. Now let me start by saying that I am extremely exhausted and overwhelmed right now by all things Bead Fest prep related. This workshop was probably not the best timing for me and as such, I did not go crazy and make a project. I kept it real simple and just played with the technique. When working with colored pencils (we used Prismacolor) you want the metal to have raised and recessed surfaces. You can…

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 t...