Before: Copper Refrigerator Tubing |
Materials
Copper pipeEnamel
Tools
Jewelry kiln or torch
After: Copper Enameled Neck-Ring by GeltDesigns.com |
Fork or spatula (to move enamel)
Step 1
Make a neck-ring. Follow the instructions in our tutorial "How to Make a Neck-Ring from Copper Pipe."
Step 2
Paint white liquid enamel on the copper pipe using a paint brush dedicated to enamel.
Step 3
Sift powder enamel over the liquid enamel. We used a pale blue. The powder will stick to the liquid enamel an add color.
Step 4
Fire the enamel using a kiln or a torch. We fired this neck-ring with a torch to get a rough, earthy look.
Step 5
Remove the fired enamel from the kiln or the flame of the torch. Allow the enamel to cool to room temperature.
Step 6
File the edges of the copper enamel neck-ring to remove oxidation or fire-scale, if any.
Related Tutorials
Make a Neck-Ring from Copper Pipe
Make a Bangle Bracelet from a Copper Pipe
Make a Beaded Bracelet with Copper Pipe & Wire
How to Make a Copper Bead
How to Make a Copper Necklace
How to Torch Fire Enamel
Further Reading"Enamels, Enameling, Enamelists (Jewelry Crafts)"; Glenice L. Matthews; 1984.
"The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration"; Linda Darty; 2006.
"First Steps in Enameling"; Jinks McGrath; 2003.
"Enamelling (The Art of Crafts)"; Joan Bolton King; 2001.
"The Art of Fine Enameling"; Karen L Cohen; 2004.
"Color on Metal: 50 Artists Share Insights and Techniques": Tim McCreight, Nicole Bsullak; 2001.
Day 49. Month 3. Jewelry from Found Objects.
Found materials: copper pipe
New Jewelry a Day.
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