Further Explorations in Jewelry Enameling: Kiln Fired Liquid Enamel and Sgraffito Online Workshop with Susan Lenart Kazmer

Description

Exploratory jeweler and metalsmith Susan Lenart Kazmer is here to share her in-depth understanding of kiln-fired enameling. In this continuation of Susan’s enameling lessons, she will cover the basics and then reproduce many of her torch-fired techniques using a tabletop kiln. See how kiln firing grants consistency to your enamelwork due to the steadily-rising heat, which allows for easy monitoring. Learn how to form your metal into dimensional shapes before diving into variations of hard, medium and soft enamels to produce vibrant and layered looks. You’ll then master a wide range of surface-work techniques. As an added bonus, you’ll receive three downloadable PDFs featuring a materials shopping list, a firing schedule, and Susan’s Top 5 Tips! With Susan’s guidance, you’ll soon be enjoying the ease and efficiency of kiln-fired enameling at your jewelry bench.

Lesson Breakdown

Lesson One: The Basics

• Foundations

Lesson Two: Form Metal Blanks

• Shaping Your Metal
• Creating Curved Surfaces

Lesson Three: Sgraffito

• Etchwork
• The Base Coat
• Etching Your Design
• Sgraffito Variations

Lesson Four: Basse Taille, Luster & Organic Textures

• Surface Embellishment
• Basse Taille, Luster & Organic Textures

Lesson Five: Carbon, Crayons, Stamps, and Stencils

• More Surface Tools

Lesson Six: Finishing Techniques

• Last Steps
• Finishing Techniques

Online Workshop Includes

Discussion board & Gallery: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the Online Workshop. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, express your inspirations, and share images of your work.

Notes: This is a place for you to keep personal notes to help you with your work and the Online Workshop content. Only you will be able to see your notes.

Optional Quizzes: Short optional quizzes to test your knowledge as you progress through the lessons.

Video Lesson Run Time ≈ 106 minutes

About the Instructor

Trailblazing jeweler and metalsmith Susan Lenart Kazmer is an artist of more than 26 years. Her work has been on exhibit in museums nationally and internationally. Although Susan is known as a master of metalwork, her book, Resin Alchemy, combines metalwork with resin. Susan is the designer of a successful commercial line called Industrial Chic, composed of jewelry and mixed media components.