Mixing & painting with enamels step by step project, part 1 of 2

[@FiredGlass]

It's a long one, hopefully you enjoy it!

[@debbiesteffen448]

You do such stunning work. It is such a pleasure to watch you do it and hear your thinking ❤

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you so much!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

So impressed by the colors you mixed and how you used them😊😊😊😊😊

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you.🙏

[@michellel8035]

Can't wait for part 2 to see how it develops! So useful to see exactly what can be achieved with enamels and the possibilities it opens up. Thanks Jill.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you for watching. Glad to hear it was useful.

[@michellel8035]

Well I have treated myself to a set of Dove enamels only to find the UGC Layering mix is out of stock!!

[@FiredGlass]

It's that just annoying!

[@JustaMonicker]

I really like how you mix the medium and enamels to make small batches of custom colors and with minimal to no waste. Your work is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process.... part 2 time now!

[@FiredGlass]

Great to hear you enjoyed watching this enough to watch part 2! Awesome.

[@pbabbitt1012]

I absolutely love your videos! They have all been very helpful and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@FiredGlass]

You are so welcome!

[@sallybrown9194]

You are so talented, and you make it LOOK so easy! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these excellent demonstrations.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you for watching Sally, glad you enjoyed it.

[@sandyunruh387]

You do amazing work. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see the hare when he comes out of the kiln. And the moon...

[@FiredGlass]

Thanks for watching.

[@rareandwonderfull]

Very well made hares. Thank you for the lesson! We know of course that the full moon lit world is shades of gray. I have always loved the white bark and branches of sycamore trees in full moon with leaves off of the tree. A mystical mood in still air, full moon and sycamore trees.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you. A full moon is very atmospheric, it's surprising just how much light it gives off with reflected light from the sun.

[@gillcottam8152]

Amazing and so helpful❤

[@FiredGlass]

Glad it was helpful!

[@carolynmartin5336]

Terrific video, so interesting to see how Jill built up the colours on the hare.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you for watching Carolyn, glad it was interesting.

[@erinbradshaw1024]

Thank you so much for such detailed thorough demonstrations and instructions. Total inspiration.

[@FiredGlass]

Thanks Erin, glad to hear it was useful to you. Part 2 will be released soon.

[@dorothywoods2541]

Thank you, so good to see how to use the enamels effectively.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank Dorothy, glad it was useful for you.

[@sallywicks8724]

Your channel is wonderful! Your artistic creativity and skills constantly amaze me 🙂

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you Sally, glad you enjoy our content.

[@barbroaugustin3783]

Always enjoy your videos!

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you, that's great to hear.

[@kathiekarancz964]

You are an amazing teacher! Kathie from Mexico 🐢

[@FiredGlass]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it

[@laurajones6486]

You are so talented. I think this is a little above my ability. I could do the moon but the hare is phenomenal. Of course it could be because I never have had the first art class.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you for watching Laura.

[@carolb789]

Great video - looking forward to the next one 😊

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you. 😊

[@carolync1967]

lovely video - thank you!

[@FiredGlass]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnnetteRintelmann]

Love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SuperVirginiaRose]

I am getting some layering mix for me to use with my cfe painting, very interesting

[@FiredGlass]

Oooh excting. Let us know how you get on with it.

[@dragonbone5000]

How lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you.

[@donnamorgan2954]

great information

[@FiredGlass]

Glad it was helpful

[@annamariesullivan3101]

just lovely work. what are your firing schedules for each piece and final firing?

[@FiredGlass]

Firing schedules and link to a download PDF firing schedule is in the description of part 2 of this 2 part video series.

[@patricialenihan9929]

45:48 Hi Jilly, thanks to you both for sharing your expertise. Your videos are really good. Do you cut out the hare shapes yourself and if so how do you do it?

[@FiredGlass]

Shapes were cut out on a Tarus ring saw

[@patricialenihan9929]

@@FiredGlass Thanks for your reply. I don't think we can afford that piece of equipment yet but still interesting to know what can be done.

[@malunicolette9447]

Super! Very well explain 🙂🙃

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you glad to hear that.

[@cathmaguire7887]

Hi I've watched all your enamel painting videos and learnt alot but one thing I'm struggling with is my white enamel paint fuses clear. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@FiredGlass]

Not had any problems with white. Make sure your white is actually white. Flux looks white but fires clear.

[@sandisloan7003]

I’m so enjoying your videos, I have a question about. I see that your putting a wet brush in your dry powder, my question is does that wet cake up your powders?

[@FiredGlass]

Glad to hear it, thanks for watching. The brush is damp rather than wet so no you don't get caking of the powder.

[@sandisloan7003]

Thank you,I’m enjoying another video this morning so much fun and interesting… now back to the video

[@bodaciousglass4600]

Can I ask what temp you fired these hares? Or kiln schedule please. Lovely piece and thank you for sharing

[@FiredGlass]

The hares were tack fused at the normal tack fuse firing schedule. A copy can be downloaded from the warmglass website. Thanks for watching.

[@SuperVirginiaRose]

Can you please tell me what a layering mix actually does and why we need it with enamels, I always use CFE..

[@FiredGlass]

Thanks for watching. CFE are perfect and will work with Layering Mix. The different types of powders, layering mix and medium was covered in depth in part 1 of this series which Jill refers to in this video. If you've not seen that it can be found here; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbbdWV8rJmtfpo jump to 14:46 MM:SS it's chaptered in the description below the video so you can just jump straight to that point in the video. In short, layering mix allows you to build up your layers of paint before firing. Without it you can find your previous layers lift off when you try to apply a new layer over the top.

[@nancyhigley1835]

I too use CFE. I just checked their website and there is some helpful information regarding the UGC Layering Mix and CFE enamels. They are compatible, but I am not sure the there is any video on using the layering mix with CFE.

[@armenestrapatey257]

Why does my microwave kiln make lovely shiny glass on the top, but the base is always rough. Thank you for any help you could give.

[@FiredGlass]

It's more than likely down to the paper you are using underneath your piece. The cheap paper that came with the kiln is bin fodder. Use Thinfire paper and your results will improve.

[@soniaedwards3706]

How did you cut out such perfect hares x

[@FiredGlass]

We use a Taurus ring saw for shapes.

[@mollynash2597]

@@FiredGlass I think I need a Taurus Ring Saw, ha...I love the bunnies.

[@jorose6093]

I’ve read that you need to allow first layer to dry before you can use layering mix, do you find that’s not the case? Thanks

[@FiredGlass]

The first and second layers are mixed 1:1 with layering mix and I allow them to air dry, takes about 30 mins. Subsequent layers can be mixed with medium to produce glazes.

[@jorose6093]

@@FiredGlass Thank you so much for your help, fantastic work and excellent tutorials 🙏😘

[@carolb789]

I was wondering what you use for purple? I have the dove enamels, but I struggle to mix a bright purple and can’t buy the purple in the UK. I’m a beginner and recently purchased your downloadable book which is really great. I was also wondering if you are thinking of doing another book on enamels in the future? 😊

[@FiredGlass]

Hi Carol Purples are not an easy colour to mix with Dove/Rogue unless you are able to get hold of the Magenta. Mixing the red and blue can produce a dull purple so getting the balance right is critical. Sadly magenta is more readily available in the States. I tend to mix any purples that I need with either UGC or Colors for Earth. I use the Vermillian and Sky Blue type colours as they are brighter. Glad the e-book was useful. Yes a enamel one is on the to-do list.

[@carolb789]

@@FiredGlass thanks very much for your answer, that was very helpful 😊

[@jonesuk123]

I make my own stencils and would love to use them with enamels. But struggle with enamels that leak through the stencil. Any suggestions please?

[@FiredGlass]

You could try a thicker mix of paint so it doesn't bleed or run. Alternatively use less and build up the layers. Any overspill can be removed with a toothpick or similar before firing.

[@jonesuk123]

@@FiredGlass OK thanks. I will give it a go. What should I thicken with? Very grateful for your response. Big thank you

[@FiredGlass]

Use less medium to get a thicker paint.

[@cordeliastory3538]

How do you fire just the single pieces, the 1 layers?

[@FiredGlass]

Same as you fire anything unless I’ve misunderstood your question

[@armenestrapatey257]

Where can you buy the powdered glass probe you use sometimes please.

[@FiredGlass]

It’s called a Power Pro Plus (P3) and available at good glass fusing suppliers. Not sure where in the world you are. There was issues with supplies but don’t know if those have been resolved.

[@sherryvoorhees6871]

Do you sell the hares or templates for the hares?

[@FiredGlass]

We do not no sorry. You can try SoBo Designs sosoandbobodesigns.co.uk they do loads of different shapes and cutouts.

[@susanrihaparsley8184]

Do you cut your own hares? or are they cut for you?

[@FiredGlass]

I cut them on our ringsaw.

[@lenabeckeus6322]

Nice video. I wonder why you British are so keen on showing your nationality with flags on your KZbin channel and British Fused Glass FB groups have something with the UK in the name? Is it something cultural?

[@FiredGlass]

Thank you Lena for watching. We use the union flag on thumbnails to emphasise that we are UK based. Most KZbin channels for fused glass are USA based. We wanted to appeal to our local UK audience in the first instance and the flag was an easy way to do this that's all. Northin cultural at all, in fact it's very rare to see a union flag unless it's a government building or similar. Very rare to see on a private residence.

[@lenabeckeus6322]

I agree. I have to use the Swedish flag for my videos then. Or a viking symbol 😂