Quick and Easy Cloissonne Torch Enameling Saturday, March 2 $ 70  
  Janet Alexander 6:30 -9:30    


Student Level:
Beginner
Type of Workshop: Project - Student will complete the project in class

 

 

Whether you have done torch enameling before or not, this class introduces you to adding more technique to your enameling knowledge! Learn the basics of Cloisonné enameling while creating this fun angelfish! We will make this fun creature using torch enameling techniques on copper.

Techniques Learned

Torch enameling
Cloisonné technique
Wet packing enamel
Using a torch

 Student Kit fee of $55 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

Small mesh sifter
Ttrivet, rack
Opaque enameling color kit
Plastic spoons
Water dropper
Distilled water
Fine sable brush
Craft brush
Copper fish
Cloisonné wire
Dust mask
Pickle solution
Small jump ring
Large jump ring
3 plastic cups
Klyr-Fire
Sandpaper
Toothpick
Template
Class handout

 Student Supply List:

Magazine with glossy pages
Max Flame or Blazer torch (or similar high-quality torch that features an adjustable flame
Needle nosed pliers
Round nosed pliers
Fine point tweezers
Wire cutters
Flat file

Optional: Optivisor or magnifying glasses and task light

 Supplies Provided by Teacher:

Klyr-Fire set of pliers
brush for Klyr-Fire wire cutters
metal shears Solder bricks (2 for each student)
double sided tape 2ea. Extension cords
1 lighter 2ea. Electric plug strips
hot plate White enamel (1010)
drill bits - various sizes Blue enamel (2520
paper Yellow enamel (2230)
3 ea. Scissors Black enamel (1996)
copper tongs Counter enamel
cookie sheet (1 for each student) Clear enamel (2020)
paper towels paper towels
2 extra propane torches pickle pot
rotary tool pickle solution
handy wipes fire extinguisher
water drill bits
distilled water bowl for water
torch fuel large garbage bag
diamond burs

Questions? Email Janet at janetalexander22@yahoo.com
Website: janetalexander.net