Enameled copper

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…

A quick video showing a step by step tutorial on making enamelled copper jewellery

Kristal Wick's Colored Pencil on Copper Earrings, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. How To Punch Holes, Hole Punching, Punch A Hole. I used copper blanks for this project.

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…

A blog about creating handmade metalwork jewellery in copper, bronze, sterling silver and enamel.

One of the courses I am undertaking to build my skills is Enamelling taught by Lillian Yuen. Lillian is a fabulous teacher and jeweller and she makes the most beautifully delicate enamelled pieces. Over the past couple of weeks we have learnt how to work with opaque and transparent enamels, and achieve different effects using sifting techniques, and solid enamels. Below is a pictorial account of my discovery of enamels. Its been such an exciting adventure! The first week we learnt how to…

Learn about a liquid enameling technique to make custom Rorschach earrings or other pieces of jewelry. #Instructables #jewelry #painting #copper

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