Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry

This is my first time trying out torch fired enamel on copper.

Torch fired enamel jewelry.

This video from rio grande features ricky frank who discusses how to enamel using a torch. He provides information about what tools and other items are need. The next steps in painting with fire. Jun 24 2020 explore edith merritt s board torch fired enamel on pinterest.

You will see that i keep mine on a large metal tray. 8 step torch fired enamel jewelry tutorial. You can also enamel on top of the decal but too many firings will eventually burn out the decal at least it will with the torch not sure about kiln firing. Teaching yourself how to torch fire enamel.

A workshop in painting with fire which was named amazon s best craft book of 2011 and mastering torch fired enamel jewelry. For me enameling on brass was no different than enameling on copper. I torch fire my enamel jewelry though. In the book discover torch enameling art teacher jewelry designer and popular instructor steven james introduces 25 all new projects in his.

Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch then dive into 22 exquisite pieces ranging from quirky cattywampus earrings to ethereal pendants to delicate multi stranded necklaces. I am enameling copper with a torch at my house. Enamel supplies from rings things make enameling easy. Don t worry it s not as difficult as it may seem.

Barbara lewis is the founder of the painting with fire metalworking studio. See more ideas about enameling jewelry enamel jewelry enamel. After printing your sheet of decals cut out the one that will fit on your metal and drop it into some water. She has authored two books.

When i wrote about my newfound love of brass a couple of weeks ago i was surprised at how many people commented i didn t know you could enamel on brass well i didn t know you couldn t enamel on brass so i did and it worked just fine. Although it can be an intimidating project at first glance torch enamelling is a simple way of creating varied finishes that will stand out and help you to refine your torch firing techniques. Torch fired enamel jewelry combines beading and wire working techniques with the intense beauty of torch fired enameled beads.