Torch Fired Enamel Jewelry

This video from rio grande features ricky frank who discusses how to enamel using a torch.

Torch fired enamel jewelry. He provides information about what tools and other items are need. The next steps in painting with fire. In the book discover torch enameling art teacher jewelry designer and popular instructor steven james introduces 25 all new projects in his. 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.

Don t worry it s not as difficult as it may seem. I am enameling metal with thompson enamel in a. A workshop in painting with fire which was named amazon s best craft book of 2011 and mastering torch fired enamel jewelry. See more ideas about enameling jewelry enamel jewelry enamel.

For me enameling on brass was no different than enameling on copper. Teaching yourself how to torch fire enamel. I am enameling copper with a torch at my house. She has authored two books.

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. Barbara lewis is the founder of the painting with fire metalworking studio. I torch fire my enamel jewelry though. Jun 24 2020 explore edith merritt s board torch fired enamel on pinterest.

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. The 41 page workbook from the creators of thompson enamels is filled with valuable tips techniques and technical reference material covering a wide variety of enamels metals and methods. 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. You will see that i keep mine on a large metal tray.

After printing your sheet of decals cut out the one that will fit on your metal and drop it into some water. Enamel supplies from rings things make enameling easy. 8 step torch fired enamel jewelry tutorial.