Silver and copper torch enameling

May 4 & 5 2024
Saturday & sunday 10:00-13:00 e 14:00-19:00
16 hours total
By Ana Margarida Carvalho

About this workshop:
Practical workshop on techniques of enameling without the use of a kiln, with a torch, on copper and silver.

Objectives:
Acquire technical skills in torch enameling on copper and silver.

Who is it for:
Anyone with or without experience in jewellery making, wanting to learn about enameling.

Programme:

Introduction to Enameling (theoretical)

• Safety rules and equipment

• Types of opaque enamels and metals to be enameled

• Cleaning and conservation of enamels

• Enamel melting points

• Auxiliary materials

• Technical constraints in the various production stages

• Technical solutions for integration into final parts

• Tools and materials

• Cleaning

• Preparation of the different work areas

Preparation

• tools and work area

• preparation of the metal to be enameled

Enameling flat surfaces (practical)

• Cleaning

• Counter enameling, one color, sugar point, multiple colors, sgrafitto, stencil, drawing with auxiliary materials, drawing with enamels, inclusions

Enameling curved surfaces (practical)

• Cleaning

• Counter enameling, enameling a color

Finishing and maintenance (practical)

• Safety equipment

• Tools

• Polishing enamels

• Cleaning the tools

Integration of enamel object in the making of a silver jewelry (practical

Mín./máximum students: 7/10

Certificate:
For students with at least 80% of sessions attendance.

Price includes insurance and materials.
VAT free course.
Participant keeps the pieces produced.

If you have any questions before booking call (+351) 213 929 673 or email catiafranco@cjlx.pt