Torch Fired Enameling: Introduction

Torch Fired Enameling: Introduction

In this popular 2-hour workshop, participants will complete a pair of enameled earrings. The process will include cutting a base copper shape, prepping it for enamel, applying enamel, and torch firing the piece using a mapp gas torch. Participants will finish the earrings by choosing complementary beads, forming twisted loops in wire, and attaching earring hooks. 

Sunday, April 14 10:00a-12:00p

• Safety using enamel products and torches

• Forming, sanding, cleaning, and prepping base metal

• Understanding transparent and opaque enamels, 6/20 lump, mesh sizes

• The importance of counter enameling

• Simple wire wraps to complete earring pair

• Using small hand tools – pliers, loop making, cutters

Max capacity: 6

This class is a prerequisite to Advanced Torch Fired Enameling

Fees:

$45 for members

$60 for not-yet members 

(Fee includes $15 materials)

Instructor: Christie Harris

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!