These are pieces I cut out with my jewelers saw using sheet copper after I drew my design. In order to dap the pieces or dome them and shape them I first annealed the metal with the torch to make the metal softer and more pliable.
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| The heat from the torch makes the metal turn colors. |
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| This will be the orientation of the pieces when it's finished. |
Today will be my first attempt at enameling. For those of you who don't know what enameling is - it is a technique done by fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing or in this case using a torch. The powder melts, flows, and then hardens to a smooth, durable vitreous coating on, in this case, metal.
Now to decide what colors . . . . hmmm?
5 comments:
Enjoying your class vicariously.
I never liked the torch much myself, but I do like my little butane one.
Happy creating to you.
Love where you're going... have fun!
Well, I am happy to report that the torch and I got along quite fine today. I have discovered that I love enameling on copper!
Oh, I would like to see your finished piece =) Love the project Kim!
This is really neat. I like how we can see the parts before assembly. Can't wait to see the enameled piece!
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