Tutorial 3: Overlapping Opaque and Transparent Enamels

Tutorial 3: Overlapping Transparent (T) and Opaque (O) Enamels

Enamel: Soft White (O), Peridot (T), Glacier (T) and Pale Yellow (O) (all leaded) from Milton Bridge in the UK and 2030 Transparent Flux from Thompson Enamels in the USA (unleaded), liquid base coat/counter enamel from WG Ball (unleaded).

Metal: Copper that is 3x4 inches and 1.2mm thick

Firings: 6

Kiln Temp: 800˚ Celsius (approx. 1450˚ Fahrenheit)

Firing Times: 1.30 mins for initial firings up to 2 mins for the subsequent firings and 4 mins for the last firing.

Links: https://www.milton-bridge.co.uk/

Key takeaways: Leaded enamel sifted and fired onto unleaded enamel creates a halo.

Transparent enamels need to be fired onto a flux layer otherwise they get murky.

Flux in enamelling terms should not be confused with flux used for soldering in silver and goldsmithing. They are entirely different things.

Transparents are at their best when used on fine silver and gold. They tend to be quite muted on copper - there are always exceptions though!

Overfiring your piece will result in some areas burning off, other areas changing colours but can give beautiful texture and depth to a piece.

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