Enameling I Fun & Fabulous Torch Fired Enamel Bead Making
(no experience needed)
Students will learn…
How to cut beads from copper
Preparing techniques before firing
Use of proper tools
Safety measures of setting up your torch
Safety when using enamels
Students will learn techniques using…
Enamel Mixes and Enamel Blends for fast, fun, exciting results
Layering and bead depth for effects.
Using Special Effects enamels to create matching bead sets.
Enamel Glitter for Bling power
Finishing techniques after firing
Setting up torches
Preparing/making their beads from copper.
Students will be learning basics of enameling beads from start to finish.
We will be using Enamel Mixes and Enamels Blends to create cylinder & oval bead shapes.
Repair clinker beads
Each student learns at their own pace, if time allows we can also look into..
Swirling techniques
Layering techniques to add depth to beads
Special effects enamels & enamel glitter.
Lab Fee includes use of workstations, torch holders, bead pulling stations, mandrels, lamps, copper, mapp gas and Joe Spencer's Original Enamel Mixes & Blends.
Joe designed 12 mixes used in his classes since 1965 and 12 frit blends from 2015. If you have other enamel colored frits on hand or would like to purchase other color mixes we offer, you may do so.
Supplies will be on hand if students desire to purchase additional materials to continue at home.
Please pay lab fee by check or cash
Lab Fee: 200.00
Estimated Materials Cost: 0 included in lab fee
Prerequisites: none
Students should bring clip on Optivisor or eye protection and a light weight air mask.
Closed toed shoes or sneakers are a must.
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Enameling II Advance Techniques in Creating Enamel Beads & Components
prerequisites: Cheryl Anne’s Fun & Fabulous Torch Fired Enamel Bead Making
Students will review…
How to cut beads from copper
Finishing techniques before firing
Use of proper tools
Safety measures of setting up your torch
Safety when using enamels
Students will review techniques using…
Enamel Mixes and Enamel Blends for fast, fun, exciting results
Layering and bead depth for effects.
Using Special Effects enamels to create matching bead sets.
Enamel Glitter for Bling power
Finishing techniques after firing
Students will be learning new techniques...
How to create components using 3 and 4 prong trivets
Working with flower wafers
Swirling techniques
Students will be reviewing basics of enameling beads using torch.
Preparing/making their beads to enamel.
We will be using Enamel Mixes and Enamels Blends to create beads.
Layering techniques to add depth to beads
Students will be working with special effects enamels & enamel glitter.
Each student works at their own pace, if time allows we can...
Work with matching components using 3 and 4 prong trivets.
Work with wafers
Lab Fee includes use of workstations, torch holders, bead pulling stations, mandrels, lamps, copper, mapp gas and Joe Spencer's Original Enamel Mixes & Blends.
Joe designed 12 mixes used in his classes since 1965 and 12 frit blends from 2015. If you have other enamel colored frits on hand or would like to purchase other color mixes we offer, you may do so.
Supplies will be on hand if students desire to purchase additional materials to continue at home.
Please pay lab fee by check or cash
Lab Fee: 200.00
Estimated Materials Cost: included in lab fee
Prerequisites: none
Students should bring clip on Optivisor or eye protection and mask if desired.
Closed toed shoes or sneakers are a must.
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There are many things we can share with you that are not covered in these classes.
We can work with you towards your individual goals.
Give us a call, we can see what it is that you desire to learn.