Torch Fired Enamel 

Recommended Tools & Supplies:
Safety Glasses;
Assorted Transparent Enamels;
Enamel Sifter;
18 Ga. Copper Sheet;
20 Ga. Round Silver Wire;
Multipurpose Torch Tips;
Tripod With Steel Mesh;
Kyle-Fire;
Scalex;
Plastic Pallets;
Penny Brite;
Pliers Set;
Disc Cutter;
Brass Mallet;
Chisel Brushes;
Paint Brushes;
Eye Dropper;
File Folders;
Steel Bench Block;
Dust Mask; and,
Cross-Peen Hammer
Purchases made using the Amazon links on the OJA website at: www.onlinejewelryacademy.com, help to financially support the OJA. On our website you'll also find links to products from Durston Tools that we have reviewed. Or, you can access Durston's website at durston.com/oja.
In this video, Professor John Ahr of the Online Jewelry Academy demonstrates how to make torch fired enamel earrings. This step-by-step video explains the process from start to finish. You'll learn all of the basics that will keep you working safely toward the completion of a successful project.
In the video, Prof. Ahr works on heavy gauge copper discs. Because the copper material is at least 20 gauge in thickness, it eliminates the need for him to apply counter enamel to the reverse side of the projects shown. This both saves time and money.
As you can see from the photo above, the enameled discs are prepared using a variety of tools and processes including: hammering, stamping and etching. You'll find videos on each of these processes included in the OJA playlist.
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