Enameled copper

Fused glass jewellery designs made by Sarah Greening in Worcester, UK. Sarah also runs glass fusing workshops in Worcestershire

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 t...

Kristal Wick's Colored Pencil on Copper Earrings, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. How To Punch Holes, Hole Punching, Punch A Hole. I used copper blanks for this project.

These earrings were created using a kiln firing method. Copper is cut, filed and sanded. Fine glass powder is then layered on the copper and heated the piece with a kiln. These last two steps are repeated many times until the final look is achieved. Each of my products is an original. That´s why even the same item can be partly different from the photograph - as for the size, pattern or colour.

Learn the essential common enameling techniques, how to start, and what you create with enameling, from jewelry to bathtubs!

This item includes one (1) pair of earrings. Choose your favorite pallet (see numbered photo, first color listed is the center circle): 1. dark red - peacock - sky blue 2. dark orange - yellow orange - sky blue 3. yellow/orange - red - dark purple 4. light purple - dark purple - rose pink 5. lime green - blue/grey - graphite The enameled pieces are torch fired, a process that fuses powdered enamel to the copper shapes and creates a glassy finish. Ear wires are handmade from Argentium…

Sterling Silver, Copper, Enamel 2008

Product Information Sizes are Approximate Package Qty: 1 Brand: Thompson Enamel Vitrearc Starter set contains everything you need to create enameled jewelry except the heat source. Enamel is essentially granules of glass that are applied to metal. A torch or kiln is used to fuse the glass onto the metal surface. Copper and fine silver are the ideal metals to use when working with enamel. Set provides an ideal way to start your own enameling workshop or to enhance enameling supplies you…

A blog about creating handmade metalwork jewellery in copper, bronze, sterling silver and enamel.

Giving some shape to metal before you enamel it makes it stronger. I learned how to shape copper pieces, then tried to enamel them. The enameling was done by sifting, so it didn't stick well enough to the edges. Putting the Klyr-Fire into a spray bottle (instead of applying with a brush) helped, but my technique needs some more work. I wasn't trying to make finished pieces of jewellery here - I just wanted to see how the enamel looked on the various shapes. Then there was the pig. I like the…