Torch Fired Enamel Brooches by Tricia Lachowiec

Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Jewelry I or Equivalent
Program: Summer
Status: Open
Length: 3 Days
Tuition: $ 450
Only $ 427.5 for registration before 01 July 2008
Materials: $ 45
Date: August 01, 2008 - August 03, 2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx

Back by popular demand! Explore enameling, the art of fusing glass to metal, with no kiln required. We will instead practice using a torch to adhere glass to copper, creating colorful works of art. In this fast paced workshop we will recap techniques such as preparation of base metal, sifting, layering, scraffito, stencils, and wet packing.

New techniques introduced will include further use of enamel embellishments (decals and foils), enameling on 3-dimensional forms, painting and drawing, and cloisonné. Students can expect to make numerous sample tiles or a more complex enamel piece that could be incorporated into one’s own jewelry at a later date. Prior metals experience helpful, but no enameling experience is necessary.

You can see more of Tricia's work on her website: www.tricialachowiec.com

Materials & Tools

A materials kit is available for purchase when signing up for this class. The complete kit costs $45 and includes copper, cloisonné wire, foil, a dust mask, and other utensils needed for torch fired enameling. If you have taken Torch Fired Enameling 1 you do not need to purchase the entire kit. You can purchase just the items that are new additions. Please call us for details.

Students should bring:

• Notebook – you will want to take notes!
• Masking Tape
• A few index cards
• Exacto knife and blades
• 1 glass jar – pickle or jelly size
• safety glasses
• a rubber band for hair
• a natural fiber shirt or apron
• an old spoon
• fine point tweezers – CLEAN
• old rag or towel – CLEAN
• scribe
• If you wish to work with transparent enamels and fine silver, students can supply their own. 20 gauge fine silver sheet is suggested.
• Extra 20 ga. copper sheet to enamel on if you have any (some will be supplied)
• An old magazine you don't mind tearing apart
• General jewelry tools: any personal tools that you may wish to bring