Torch Fired Enameling - Advanced

Torch Fired Enameling - Advanced

In this 3-hour workshop, participants will make a pair of enameled earrings or pendant. The process will include deciding on enamel colors, choosing a design element and embellishments, and firing at the torch station. Participants will then finish their projects by adding complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching ear hooks and/or jump rings.

Students will learn:

• Safety using enamel products and torches
• Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal
• Choosing enamel colors, designs, stencils, embellishments, and using crackle enamels.

• Enamel is fine mesh glass particles that can (and will) become airborne during the sifting process. If you are unable or unwilling to wear a mask, you cannot participate in this class. N95 are preferred, but a cloth or surgical mask would do fine.
• We’ll be using a MAPP gas torch, which will reach temperatures above 1,000 degrees. Participants should be comfortable with the idea of holding and firing a torch.
• We will be using LEAD FREE enamels; however, there are other chemical exposure considerations to using and firing enamel.
• To prevent getting hurt from rough edges, participants may want to wear a pair of tight-fitting gloves to handle/cut copper stock.

Participants should bring:

• N95 mask, or another mask. (mandatory)
• Gloves that allow nimble fingers (optional)
• Creativity and inspiration

Instructor: Christie Harris

Fees:

• $175 for members
• $225 for not-yet members*

Fee includes $15 materials

*Not-yet Members may take this or any other class at The MINT. Become a Member to gain independent access to our shops outside of class time.

Teens and adults welcome!