Create an "Enamel Canvas"
You can enamel with a torch instead of a kiln. Because the gas discolors the enamel, a few extra steps are often used. Watch as Ricky shows you how he does it.
Lesson 1: Introduction to "My White Copper Canvas" 5:22)
Lesson 2: Use copper and opaque white to make it less "precious" (3:26)
Lesson 3: My Basic Process to create a white opaque copper canvas (2:34)
Lesson 4: Sift the first layer of opaque white enamel onto the front (3:56)
Lesson 5: Tips about the counter enamel (4:49)
Lesson 6: Some thoughts about the process (7:45)
Lesson 7: Fire the first layer of counter enamel onto the back (6:06)
Lesson 8: The second layer and firing the counter enamel (6:28)
Lesson 9: Using Scalex to seal the counter enamel (6:31)
Lesson 10: Let's Review
Lesson 1: torch canvas intro
Lesson 2: anneal my copper shapes
Lesson 3: dome the shapes
Lesson 4: fire front layer plan
Lesson 5: sift front layer
Lesson 6: fire front layer
Lesson 7: counter enamel layer 1
Lesson 8: counter enamel 2
Lesson 9: cover up with foil
Lesson 10: plan for firing my foil
Lesson 11: fire my silver foil
Lesson 12: fire my foil patch
Lesson 13: Fire Flux Layer over Silver Foil
Lesson 14: grind and fire new layer
Lesson 1: Prepare My Metal
Lesson 2: De-greasing My Metal
Lesson 3: Metal Texture
Lesson 4: Introduction to my Fine Silver Canvas
Lesson 5: "Flashing" my fine silver shape
Lesson 6: Variables: Flashing on a "hot plate" kiln