~The House~
"Framed Series"
I am stop number six (mentioned here)
on the Virtual Book Tour celebrating the new book
torch-fired enamel jewelry
on the Virtual Book Tour celebrating the new book
torch-fired enamel jewelry
(Thank you Barbara for asking me to share my work on your tour!)
One of the techniques I teach in my "Framed" class, (yes! a simple one),
of torch firing enamel onto a piece of base metal.
of torch firing enamel onto a piece of base metal.
In this case, 24 gauge copper sheet metal.
I love the vivid opaque colors, and this one is my favorite,
~Family~
"Framed Series"
This piece was the second I designed in the series.
Again, using a piece of copper sheet metal as the base,
I chose to use the color, Spruce.
Yes, I love the blues and green blues!
~Dance with Heart~
"Framed Series"
My latest "Framed" piece, was basically the same as the first two,
but still slightly different, not counting the clever dangle =)
but still slightly different, not counting the clever dangle =)
This time, if you look really close,
you will notice the subtle difference in the texture of the enameled base layer.
I didn't heat the enamel quite as long,
removing the torch just before it fully liquified.
This resulted in an "orange-peel-like" texture.
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Now, as promised, I'd like to share some of the pendants my students made in the
"Framed" class I taught in Austin last month.
Great work ladies!
Great work ladies!
Back row: Cindy, Angela, Janise
Second row: Pat, Rita, Sue
Third row: Konnie (on the far right behind me)
Front row: Charlene, Charlotte, =)
p.s. watch for my "framed" article in the winter 2011 issue of Belle Armoire Jewelry,
due out December 1st.
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