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Base for Pendant
Safety And Setup
Supplies
Copper ( .75 x 2 inches - 18 gauge )
200 Mesh Screen
Small brush
Liquid enamel white 533
Powder enamel, wax yellow 2110
Bamboo stick or Needle Tool
Map gas torch kit
Firing Rack
Trivet Stand
Penny Bright
Step 1
Cut shape and drill hole at the top of the copper shape.
File and sand the edges so that it is smooth to the touch and wearable as jewelry.
Remove any scratches from the surface with sandpaper or a wire brush.
Clean with Penny Brite.
Step 2
Apply liquid enamel white 533 and let dry and taper towards on side
Step 3
Scratch (sgraffito) thru using a bamboo stick or Needle Tool
Step 4
Fire until enamel is glossy
Step 5
Use a 200 mesh sifter to apply wax yellow 2110 over whole piece until powder is opaque.
Step 6
Fire until red hot and glossy
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