Torch-Fired Enamel Basics Video Download

Description

In this dynamic workshop, Barbara Lewis introduces the basics of torch-firing enamel and demonstrates how metal becomes your canvas for creating beautiful beads and jewelry elements in stunning color.

In Torch-Fired Enamel Basics, You’ll Learn:

• The basics of enameling tools and setting up a workstation
• Step-by-step applications for working with transparent and opaque enamels, working with assorted shapes, enameling delicate objects, creating your own head pins and more
• 70 minutes of premier workshop instruction.

Materials:

Workstation:

• MAPP gas or propane gas
• Bead Pulling Station
• Heat-Resistant Surface
• Mandrels
• Water Jar and Water
• Hose Clamp
• Angle Clamp
• C Clamp
• Torch Head
• Foil/Aluminum Bread Pan
• Vermiculite
• Screwdriver

Variety of Opaque and Transparent Enamels (80 mesh, medium expansion, medium expansion; 6/20 mesh), Enamel Threads, Millefiore Wafers

Variety of Ccopper, Iron and/or Silver Beads, Including:

• Filigree Beads
• Pierced Temple Beads
• Arabesque Beads
• Bead Caps
• Flat or Domed Beads
• Solid Copper Ball Beads

And…

• Copper, Iron or Silver wire
• Sifters
• Diamond Bead Reamers
• Chain Nose Pliers
• Tweezers
• Mini or Potpourri Crockpot
• Wire Cutters
• Cross Locking Pliers

Preview Torch Fired Enamel Basics: A Painting with Fire Workshop with Barbara Lewis here now!