How to Torch Enamel small copper bowls

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Nicole Ringgold

Күн бұрын

This is a detailed tutorial on how to form tiny salt and pepper copper bowls, and torch enamel.

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@OrioleJewelry 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on enameling copper! I did not know it is possible to use a torch for that!

@karie9890 18 күн бұрын

I've been wanting to learn this for a quite awhile~ Are you going to teach how to do this in areas within a piece of silver jewelry? Would love that ! I've been told to absolutely wear a mask while doing this. Powdered glass is very hard on the lungs! I have a medium/large depression in my stump that I use like a dapping block to start the shaping process with a round ended plastic mallet. It's wood so it's softer against the silver and usually doesn't mar the surface. Much easier in my opinion. Thanks again!♥🤍💙

@debadams5676 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this, Nicole. I've done a bit of enameling, but not 100% successfully. It's always so useful to watch someone do it well, gives me confidence to try again.

@andyv2209 10 ай бұрын

woah, this gave me a crazy optical illusion, i thought they were spheres, but if you look at them like that they look soooo fake like they were edited in and i was like, why would someone make fake click bait about enamel balls? then i realized. that was so crazy my eyes did NOT want to see them as bowls! they look so cool!

@katewarren6803 10 ай бұрын

I don't understand why you don't have to counter enamel when torch firing, but you do when kiln firing. Could you explain further? Thanks!

@jennyb2292 6 ай бұрын

In a reply to another comment Nicole explained that enamel gets gummed up when the torch is on it, so she only uses the torch on the enamel-free side. I think also that counter-enamel is less necessary on a curved shape and when the enamel layer is thin - flat sheet and thick enamel is more likely to cause tension in the piece (& cracking/chips in the enamel) as the glass enamel and metal cool at different rates. (Recalling this from an enamelling course I did many years ago!)

@christinabeanqueen 10 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I have never considered enamelling before. Can you enamel using a small handheld butane torch or does the enamel need to get hotter to set properly?

@OrioleJewelry 10 ай бұрын

I am curious about it too!

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

I haven't used butane before, but I looked up whether or not it's possible. Seems so! Check out this tutorial by Fire Mountain Gems: www.firemountaingems.com/learn/categories/essential-resources/tools-supplies/D91Z-project-tutorial.html#:~:text=Torch%20Firing%20Enamel&text=Fill%20the%20butane%20torch%20with,onto%20the%20mesh%20firing%20rack.

@jennyb2292 6 ай бұрын

I have torch enameled with a butane micro torch but only with very small pieces. I definitely didn't make it look this easy!

@RiszaLopesdaCruz 6 ай бұрын

Amazing video, Nicole. I've always wanted to try enameling, but unsure about investing in a kiln. I only have a torch so I'm glad to have found this video. Question: I only have a Sievert (no oxygen) torch, do I need a torch similar to yours for this project? Thank you!

@ringgoldnic 6 ай бұрын

I tried with only the propane on my Little Smith and it did not get hot enough, unfortunately. I don't know enough about the Sievert... I'm sorry.

@RiszaLopesdaCruz 6 ай бұрын

@@ringgoldnic Thanks for replying Nicole! Appreciate it.

@samanthamccreery7096 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, this is a great tutorial! Is the process the same for silver and brass?

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

Great question. For sterling silver you would need to go through the depletion gilding process first. Then it would be the same. I have never enameled brass or fine silver, so I'm not sure how they would hold their shape or how dirty the brass would get beneath the flame.

@samanthamccreery7096 10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Having never enameled before, copper seems like the perfect introduction. Thanks again for a clear and concise video!

@suedeeren8650 10 ай бұрын

What brand and size of dapping tool, please. Excellent teacher💕

@aumi.jewels 10 ай бұрын

By any chance does Rio give you a discount code for us to buy tools or enamel from your videos??? Great Video, 🤗Michelle

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

I can certainly ask, but I doubt it...

@aumi.jewels 10 ай бұрын

You know what, I was thinking that maybe Rio will give us a free shipping code only for items that you have used in your KZbin videos. I was also thinking that Chris with Lion punch Forge might give you a discount code for his Tri quad titanium stand. I’m not sure if that was the correct spelling for his titanium stand !!!!! 🙃I think he already has them on sale but it would be awesome if he could let us who watch your KZbin video get free shipping with his titanium stand. I already own a titanium trivet, but it is nothing like Chris’s . His is so much larger. And I have been meaning to buy one. Chris is just so talented making these pieces of artwork tools that helps us metalsmiths design our creation. Also, all the videos that you are putting out our amazing on KZbin. I am constantly checking your KZbin feeds and of course I get notifications, but sometimes I have so many notifications on KZbin that I don’t get all of them. Anyway, I just want you to know how appreciated you are and thank you for this extra knowledge that you are sharing with us. Big hugs, 🤗 Michelle Oh also I remember when I went to your website, I saw where you had classes on some of your ring pieces and it came with a zoom meeting one on one talk and now I don’t see those anymore. What I’m seeing are your new courses for 2024 and of course I believe they all say sold out. OK let me know if those rings that I saw are still available to learn. or if you’re just too busy now teaching your 2024 courses??? Once again, thank you big hugs 🤗, Michelle

@sororbudwiser 10 ай бұрын

great video. The process would be the same for sterling silver, yes?

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

Yes, except that you would need to go through the depletion gilding process.

@sororbudwiser 10 ай бұрын

@@ringgoldnic Ah okay, do you have a tutorial on this?

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

@@sororbudwiser I don't, but depletion gilding is when you anneal the sterling until, each time you anneal, there is no longer any hint of oxidization. You're coaxing the fine silver to the surface. It takes about 10-12 anneals and then you can fuse enamel to it. Same goes for Keum-Boo.

@dalenawatson2752 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video! You mentioned they can hold salt/pepper. So if we use lead free enamel they are food safe? Someone will ask if they are dishwater safe? Thoughts on best care? Do you ever clear spray the underside to prevent tarnish

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

Lead-free is food safe (although I wouldn't test putting it in my dishwasher). I would hand wash and dry. I have not sprayed anything on the bottom side, but I do use Renaissance wax which slows the tarnishing process.

@dalenawatson2752 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I made two last night and they are so cute!

@ringgoldnic 10 ай бұрын

@@dalenawatson2752 Excellent!!!

@dalenawatson2752 9 ай бұрын

I’m getting some cracking of the enamel around the top edge. I tried some square shapes that I domed and the corner edges are turned up. Those frames on the top edges and one actually cracked off. I’m thinking this is due to no counter enamel. Any thoughts? Have you tried to torch fire a counter enamel on something this large? Thanks!

@ringgoldnic 9 ай бұрын

@@dalenawatson2752 Are you working on copper or silver? I don't counter enamel when torch firing (I do when kiln firing).

@jerrylemoine6709 2 ай бұрын

What brand products do you buy and where

@ringgoldnic Ай бұрын

@@jerrylemoine6709 which products are you referring to?

@aggiraffelover13 7 ай бұрын

is klyre fire the same as adhesive?? love the vid, thank you for sharing :-)

@ringgoldnic 7 ай бұрын

@@aggiraffelover13 are you referring to kiln firing?

@aggiraffelover13 6 ай бұрын

@@ringgoldnic no not kiln firing, but klyre fire, it's a liquid that you paint onto the metal before the enamel powder. I think it's an adhesive?? I have another question though, what size dapping hole is the dish?? My dapping block is small for a little dish.....what size do you use for these cute bowls?