Video Download: Creative Torch-Fired Enamel Techniques

Create beautiful beads and jewelry elements as metal becomes your canvas when you learn the basics of torch-fired enamel jewelry. Barbara Lewis will introduce you to a variety of creative enamel applications, from working with liquid enamels to working with decals to creating firescale designs. This video is structured around the creating of a wonderful no-solder bezel bracelet and includes full instructions on a variety of metalworking techniques.

 In Creative Torch Fired Enamel Techniques, You'll Learn:

• Creative enameling techniques such as adding decals, combining colors and over-firing
• Step-by-step techniques showing you how to create a stunning finished no-solder bezel bracelet that combines metalworking with enameling.
• 75 minutes of premier workshop instruction.

Materials:

Torch Firing 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

Enamels and Related Materials:

• Variety of Opaque and Transparent Enamels (80 mesh, medium expansion, medium expansion), Clear Liquid Enamel, White Liquid Enamel, 2030 Medium           Fusing Clear, Millefiore Wafers
• Decals
• Liner brushes
• Plastic Palette with Depressions
• Eyecropper
• Torch Firing Basket
• Sifters
• Diamond Bead Reamers

Metalworking Tools:

• Rawhide Mallet
• Chasing Hammer
• Deadblow Hammer
• Nailset
• Center Punch
• Sharpie Marker
• Metal Gauge
• 2-Hole Punch
• Circle Template
• Scrubbing Pads
• 24-Gauge Metal
• Dapping Block and Punches
• Disc Cutter
• Bench Block
• Jeweler’s Saw and Blades (3/0 Blade)
• Parallel Pliers
• Chain Nose Pliers (2)
• Round Nose Pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Vise
• Rubber Block
• 14-Gauge Copper Wire
• 20-Gauge Bronze Wire
• Jump Ring Jig
•  Pickling Acid
• Baking Soda
• Mini or Potpourri Crockpot
• Liver of Sulfur
• Beeswax or Blade Lubricant
• Copper Tongs
• Pencil

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