Category Archives: Metalwork/Enamels

Washington State Enamelists at Grunewald Guild – October 2010

Posted on May 31, 2011 by nancy

Update June 2, 2011: I’ve just received a copy of the April 2011 issue of Glass on Metal magazine which has published an article by Dave Berfield.  ’Killer Kiln’ is Dave’s account of the genisis and execution of the idea of building a wood fired enameling … Continue reading →

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Steel Wire on My Table Today

Posted on May 12, 2011 by nancy

Today I plan to work on some steel wire pieces.  I made some earrings last fall, and want to do some more.  Started again a few days ago and have finished a couple.  Kind of a greasy, oily process!  

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Repousse Tools Mostly Done

Posted on April 1, 2011 by nancy

I didn’t get a chance to log each of the four classes of my Making Tools class at Pratt, and I only made it to one Free Friday, but I do feel like I got a good start on making … Continue reading →

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Making metal working tools – Day 1

Posted on March 13, 2011 by nancy

Last Wednesday I was back at Pratt for the first time in a few months, to take a tool making class taught by Roger H.  Roger is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable metals people in town, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Enameling on Silver Foils, Palladium Leaf, Ginbari

Posted on January 31, 2011 by nancy

I took a class from Coral Shafer (Enamelwork Supply Company) a couple of weekends ago that focused on using metal foils and leaf in enamel work.  I had my first experience, though very brief, with screen printing enamel - in this case … Continue reading →

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