Beginning Torch Enameling with Laura Bracken Web Seminar Download

Description

Take the mystery out of enameled artwork and learn how to create your own miniature masterpieces without having to invest in an expensive kiln. Torch enameling can be a relatively simple and inexpensive way to add an impactful dimension to your jewelry making repertoire. Laura will show you the basic tools and simple steps for creating colorful accents on metal using a torch and powdered glass (enamel).

With Laura’s help you will learn what tools and supplies are required and where to purchase them. You will learn how to create a safe working environment, and you will see the step by step method of basic torch enameling. Throughout the process, you will learn what to do to ensure long-lasting pieces of enamel jewelry. After you learn how to fuse the glass to metal, Laura will guide you through a few additional techniques that you can add to the process for special effects and variations.

What You’ll Learn:

• Create a safe and practical work space for torch enameling
• Which enamels are right for your project and where to get your supplies
• How to prepare the metal for enameling
• The importance of counter-enamel
• Best ways to design for the fragility of enamel (it is glass after all)
• How to add one color to simple copper blanks
• How to add design accents such as multiple colors, sgraffito, spirals, lines, dots, flowers, etc