Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry: A Workshop in Painting with Fire

By: Barbara Lewis

Sign Up Now! Already a Member? Log In
You must be logged into Bookshare to access this title. Learn about membership options, or view our freely available titles.

Synopsis: Ignite your passion for jewelry Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelrycombines beading and wire-working techniques with the intense beauty of torch-fired enameled beads. Metal becomes your canvas as you learn the basics of enameling with a torch, then dive into 22 exquisite pieces, ranging from quirky “cattywampus” earrings to ethereal pendants to delicate multi-stranded necklaces. Find out how easy it is to create unique and colorful enamel pieces in this innovative, comprehensive guide to the world of torch-fired enameling. Inside you’ll find: · A hands-on, in-depth approach to enameling beads, pendants and other metal findings using a torch instead of a kiln. · An extensive enameling workshop, with information on equipment, materials and safety considerations. · Tips and tricks for making truly unique pieces: learn how to modulate color, create burnt edges and manipulate the gas/oxygen ratio to achieve color flashes and smoky hazes. · Jewelry and metal-working techniques, from wire-wrapping to etching copper sheet, that create a perfect backdrop to your stunning enamel creations. Light the torch, gather your enamels and start painting with fire inTorch-Fired Enamel Jewelry. look. make. meet.