Cloisonne Enamel Tutorial - Basic Color Blending Techniques by Sandra McEwen

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Sandra I love your passion. I am an illustrator myself that is I love of cloisonné. I am an a amateur but I what to learnt it. You are my inspiration. Thanks ❤😊

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks so much Jeannette! :)

[@yesitsnoise4658]

you are a great teacher and make the best enamel videos i know. I learned a lot from it and it is just fun to watch you. Great!

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks so much! ;)

[@bonniecook3750]

Hi Sandra, I am brand new, so new, I don't have any supplies yet. Do you have a video or a suggested supply list of where to even start?

[@dvstudio8668]

Dear Sandra, thanks for sharing your skills and art. I enjoyed watching your videos and I have learned a lot from you. Thanks once again.

[@suejones2129]

Thank you for posting this. What a treat to watch. I might just pull out my kiln. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks so much! Part 2 will be on my Vimeo channel: vimeo.com/ondemand/sandramcewen/

[@besthobbit]

I never had the chance to, but when I was doing ceramics I really wanted to do a sample of every single glaze in existence, so I really love all your sample tiles. I might have to do that myself once I get some supplies in to start this enameling journey 😂 Also I've been kind of looking for videos similarly to this and haven't found many. Thank you very much for this exploration video.

[@clauskadrnoschka553]

Very nice result 😉

[@sandramcewen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeannettesalazar6442]

Hi Sandra, there is matte enamel and what is the name of the brand? Thanks 😊❤

[@roe4353]

A wonderful video, thanks so much! Do you have a video about the size of wires to use please? Take care.

[@kamerkasap8906]

hello Sandra. first of all i am a big fan. I have a question, what is the brand of the last transparent color you throw? Thanks

[@sandramcewen]

Hi Kamer! Thanks- these are mostly Japanese enamels. Ninomiya, Nihon-shippo, and Hirosawa... :)

[@silenttraveler2710]

Total Awesomeness...

[@minalshah764]

Thank you for a beautiful video!

[@goawag]

i think i want to wear the sample you've made especially the ones with small squares, they would make beautiful brooches

[@zsannagausz2047]

Dear Sandra! I'd like to ask you about the counter enamel and about the firing temperature after the polish. I'm looking for your answer. Thank you so much, Zsanna Gausz

[@sandramcewen]

Hi Zsanna! The full video on my Vimeo channel includes how to counter enamel. But basically it's just two thin coats of whatever enamel you want on the back (I like grisaille black unleaded from Thompson Enamel) fired at around 1430 F... Should take about 1.5 -2 minutes to fire. (Adjust your temp up or down if it's taking a lot longer or shorter...) Good luck! vimeo.com/ondemand/sandramcewen/

[@zsannagausz2047]

@@sandramcewen Thank You a lot! Best wishes, Zsanna 🌷🌷🌷

[@mitsospapas3306]

Are they soldered the curved silver wires?

[@mathias3592]

Wow. You are the Queen of enamel Art. Can i make this quality with a torch?

[@sandramcewen]

Thanks. You won't be able to get the same results using a torch. If a kiln is out of the question, you might consider getting a small tabletop "beehive kiln". They are fairly inexpensive and you will get nicer results. Good luck!

[@mathias3592]

I have a kiln but my english is to bad and i cant translate your worts correct. A great problem is the white clear enamel for finish the work. What is the name for the clear enamel? I cant find it in germany

[@sandramcewen]

@@mathias3592 It's called flux. I like these two fluxes: N4 Overcoat Flux: www.enamelartsupply.com/ninomiya-transparent-flux/N-4%20Overcoat%20Flux?rq=N4 and this one: www.enamelartsupply.com/tr-flux-nihon-shippo/g110-flux-for-silver?rq=flux%20for%20silver Good luck! :)

[@yesitsnoise4658]

@@mathias3592 In German it is "Fondant Emaille"

[@mathias3592]

@@sandramcewen Thanks Sandra. Whit this answer i can work. God bless you and al americans about corona

[@rashemechester9035]

Gorgeous

[@kingdarkem]

Hmm I wonder if this would work with pottery glazes instead of enamel

[@sandramcewen]

They would not. Enamels have been formulated to work over metal. Pottery glazes would not be compatible...

[@kingdarkem]

@@sandramcewen was thinking over pottery with wire inlay instead of metal. I got an abundance of clay in my yard. I got tin and aluminum but they wont hold up very well and I cannot find any good resource for making my own enamels at home.

[@minakshichannel8624]

What is colour made for

[@LeoLady3966]

Watching 4 years later and now just learning enameling in school. Looks like it’s time to buy equipment 😏

[@sandramcewen]

You can never have enough equipment. Good luck! :)