Enamel Application Methods

[@kittstewart7001]

Being a self-taught aspiring jeweler, I've watched ALOT of videos and have read ALOT of material. This video is one of the very best. It's concise but informative, friendly but without the unnecessary chit chat. Thank you. I can't wait to try the wet packing.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Kitty, Glad you liked the video. Be sure to dry out the wet packs before you fire them. And, for the best effect of color shifting, try firing small layers at a time. Have fun! Thanks for your support! : )

[@sandral.b.1283]

Thank you very much!!!. You're an incredible teacher. You encourage us to continue trying...

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hey Sandra, Glad you're enjoying the enameling videos. You can find the complete set of OJA videos on this topic on our website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )

[@boatingman11]

Hi, John. My name is Ed Sipes. You are truly a treasure. I honestly learn more real jewelry working in a few minutes of watching your videos than hours of others. Thank you for what you do. Now, to my point, do you have instructional videos that I can purchase? I've looked but I'm on my phone and I miss things easily on it. if you do offer this, please leave a link that even a dumb old man can follow. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@marciapozo137]

You are an amazing teacher!!!!!! Muchas gracias

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video. Thank you for the compliment. Thanks for your support! : )

[@Lightness108]

Thank you 😀👍🏼

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. 😀

[@Lightness108]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy I've been searching for years (even in books) such precise explanation and you have done that. Thank you again. 😊👍🏼🌹

[@luciatilyard2827]

What a find! What a treasure you are? I always thought enamelling needed a kiln. I'll be spending a lot of time on these, Many thank yous'.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Lucia Tilyard Nope, you don't need a kiln to work with enamel. If you like this video, check out the enameling playlist that's included on the OJA channel. We'll be producing more videos on enamel in the future. So, subscribe now and you'll receive notifications of when new videos are released. Thanks for watching! : )

[@monaacker9067]

Easy to follow instructions.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@justjess5470]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You're very welcome Jess. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your support! : )

[@sooranahmd6207]

Thank you John . I am sorry for the first comment. I did not know that you receive it because the sending did not complete. I will keep learning with your and the other videos. Thank you very much.

[@badeazan]

you are the best teacher

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thank you for the compliment. I'm glad that you like my teaching style. And, I hope that you've learned lots from watching OJA videos. Thanks for your support! : )

[@CraftyHope]

Just received a starter enamel kit for Christmas, your video was a great look into different ways to use the enamel. I have several questions though. 1. my kit has a holding agent. Is that the same as the Klyr fire? 2. You said to move the piece to a warm surface. Would a candle warmer be appropriate or would that be too hot? I just discovered your videos and am looking forward to checking out more. Thank you for the great information!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Hope, You're going to get hooked on enameling faster than you think. It's so much fun. I suspect that the holding agent in the kit is something very similar to klyr fire. If the makers of the kit included it, it must be a similar product if not klyr fire just repackaged with their label. A coffee warmer sounds like a good place to try out to dry your enamel project. I often place my projects, on the furnishing that I'll fire them on, under a heat lamp. Just be sure you can move them off of the warmer without messing up the unfired enamel. And, be sure to read the book that I assume came with the kit. Have fun. Thanks for your support! : )

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

Where do I buy a piece of stainless steel mesh? Love your classes, fun and educational!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+Angel Hi Angel, Glad you like the videos. You can purchase 80 mesh screen from Thompson Enamels or Schlaifer Enamels. Thanks for watching! : )

[@GodzHarleyGirlStudio]

+OnlineJewelryAcademy Thanks so much!

[@Самоделионполезион]

Very good solution to use the exhaust system. I make enamels myself and understand how toxic they are. I don't think store-bought ones are safer.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

@@Самоделионполезион Glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! 😺

[@patriciajohnson7849]

Hi John, Thank you for your video's. I have learned a lot from them. I have a lot of ceramic paint laying around can I use that on my metal jewelry?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Patricia Johnson Thank you for the kind words Patricia. I have never worked with ceramic paints. But, I'll bet that they have potential for use with your enamel projects. My best guess is that they are probably a lot like enameling paints. The trick to using those is that you have to make sure that they are completely dry before you fire them onto an enameled surface. Then, you need to fire a clear enamel material over them. My advice is to experiment with them and see what they can an cannot do for you before applying them to a special project. Good luck! And, thanks for watching! : )

[@johnnyyaz]

Hi, john What's the ratio of klyr fire to distilled water ? Thanks...

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi John, I usually make it at a 1:1 ratio. Thanks of your support! : )

[@jennacjohnson1969]

Hi there! Love your classes! What kind of torch are you using for these examples of copper enameling?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Jenna, I used a small MAPP gas torch from the hardware store. MAPP gas is kind of dirty. But, it's cheap and hot kinda like me ; ) Thanks for your support! : )

[@domzul]

Hey John, there is some option like enamel in gel?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

There are liquid enamels as well as watercolor enamels. But they both produce results that are very different from powdered enamels. 😀

[@sooranahmd6207]

Hi John, thank you for your videos . They are really helpful. I am from Iraq and I am a beginner in jewelry making . I work with Gold 21k but I have no idea which kind of enamel to deal with ? Cold or with heat ? Is Martha Stewart's enamel good choice ? I have many questions about Gold 21k making jewelry so how could you help me ? Thank you John.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

I replied to the similar comment that you posted on the Torch Fired Enamel video. You're going to need to do some experimentation and some research on your own to determine the best products and methods for doing your work. Good luck. Thanks for your support! : )

[@elisajewelryandgems]

Hi, Thanks for ur help video but the problem is I don't know exactly the brand of ur enamel and the liquid u use. Would u mind share such info? Thank you so much

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

You can find the klyr fire and enamel I used in the video on at: www.thompsonenamel.com Good luck with your creative pursuits. Thanks for your support! : )

[@elisajewelryandgems]

OnlineJewelryAcademy wow thank you so much 😘

[@johnderwin]

Hi John how thick does a piece silver have to be so you don't have to counter enamel.. thanks

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

The piece needs to be 16 gauge. : )

[@jilllapierre8363]

Hi John, Can you tell me what the difference is, if any, between wet packing and painting with enamel. I see there is enamel for painting, but have never seen anything showing how to do it. thanks.

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Jill, Wet packing is when you fill cloisonné with enamel using a binder like Klyr Fire. There are a variety of enamel products that one can "paint" with on a surface. The term enamel painting, however, generally refers to the application of enamel to a glass or ceramic surface. I hope this helps. Thanks for your support! : )

[@LowReedExpert1]

Would it be possible to enamel one side of a piece, and then enamel the opposing side? I mean, the enamel wouldn't melt or burn or something I'd imagine, if that second piece can be compared to this scenario right?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

It is possible to enamel on both sides of a piece. Enamelists who fire their pieces in a kiln normally "counter enamel" or enamel the back side of a piece. This helps to control the surface tension on a piece so that the enamel does not crack. The enamel used on the back side of a piece, however, is generally not as pretty as the enamel used on the front side of a piece. Counter enameling using a torch fired method is tricky. That's why the torch fired pieces shown on the OJA are done on thick gauge sheet and only fired on the top surface. Have fun exploring enameling. Thanks for your support! : )

[@anndelgaudio202]

are you doing these without counter enamel?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Yes. I can get away with it because the copper is quite thick. 😀

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Check out this video: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com/torch-fired-enamel-video.html 😀

[@AD-xq3ip]

@@OnlineJewelryAcademy thanks that’s what I was thinking but wanted to be sure.

[@sabrinacrozier2800]

What are you a professor in?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Hi Sabrina, Here's a link to a video in which I state my educational experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iF6vimp6rZqCic0 You can also read more about me on the OJA's website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com Thanks for your support! : )

[@neerajsattawat7675]

Hello, How 18k Gold Enamel is done?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Enameling operations on 18k gold are very similar to those performed on copper, silver and other karat types. I recommend that you visit the Thompson Enamel website for information on their products and how to use them. You should also consult with an enamelist in your area for training. Thanks for your support! : )

[@neerajsattawat7675]

Thanks, that should help.

[@dreediv]

Don't you have to counter enamel the back?

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Diane Reed If the metal body is thick enough, you don't need to counter enamel. The examples in the video are made from 20 gauge sheet metal. Thanks for watching! : )

[@aminkarimi1980]

Very helpful , thanks John. Do you know what type of technique used for minature enameling on gold ( like "ferry wille" jewelery works ) ? you can see some of their works here : shop.freywille.com/nl/our-jewellery/clasp-bangle-royal-cm-468-2.html?___SID=U , also : shop.freywille.com/nl/our-jewellery/bordered-bangle-diva-cm-460-11.html they have a lot of details , look like a print !!!

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

+amin karimi You're very welcome Amin. The Freywille pieces that I looked at appear to be produced through the use of enamel decals. These are the same kind of decals that are used by ceramic companies to mass produce commemorative plates and mugs. You can buy them from a ceramic supply company. I have tons of them. They are really fun to cut up and piece together into new designs. The end result sort of looks like an Italian micro mosaic. Try it out. Thanks for watching! : )

[@aminkarimi1980]

OnlineJewelryAcademy Thanks again :)

[@franzainal]

by the way in french when you pronounce champlevé, you don't pronounce the p, you say cham-levé

[@OnlineJewelryAcademy]

Thanks for the pronunciation help. Thanks for your support! : )