Once you've got the basic technique of firing enamel down, there are lots of different techniques you can use to make multicolored designs. The sgraffito technique is a simple way of drawing in enamel. Just like sgraffito in drawing or painting, it involves scratching through a layer of color to reveal the color below. Materials: -Basic enameling materials listed in my Intro To Enameling tutorial -A sharp, pointed stylus or scriber How-To: -Start by firing a layer of counter enamel on the…

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It may be a cliché, but enameling is one of those techniques that takes a minute to learn, but a lifetime to master. If you've ever wanted to try enameling, don't be intimidated, it's very easy to get started. Enameling is great because you can get very satisfying results right away, but with practically endless enameling techniques to try, you will never get bored! This tutorial will teach you the basic first steps of enameling- how to fire a coat of enamel onto a flat metal piece…

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"Sift and Dump" is a rather inelegant name for a super useful technique. Remember back in grade school when you made drawings with glue and ...

I took 2 great enameling classes at Bead Fest Philly this weekend; a Kiln Fired Enamel Bangle class with Jean Van Brederode and Torch Fir...