Make easy enameled flowers with Torch-Fired enameling! Create beautiful flowers from metal and glass enamel - without a kiln! Get free flower patterns when you visit my website: https://nancylthamilton.com/resources/patterns/flower-patterns/. No email signups required. Just click and print! Google Docs file.
Warning: please be sure to mount your torch before using. Always be aware of where your hands are and don't run them in front of the torch. Set up your work area so that your hands don't have to cross in front of the flame! As you saw in the video, it's very easy to burn yourself. Either quench your mandrels or always lay them down with the hot end away from you. Burns are a real and present danger.
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Links to my Related Videos on YouTube
How to Make Metal Flowers, Part 1: https://youtu.be/S8HHrV27Ngs
How to Make Metal Flowers, Part 2: https://youtu.be/6uxHZUf-16M
Wire Working Video, Part 1: https://youtu.be/tMliZs5VtYY
The Wire-Worked Pendant Video, Part 2: https://youtu.be/ILpQacA5pak
Wire Working Video, Part 3: Wire-Working, Intermediate Shapes Video: https://youtu.be/v6Q-1RzKaz4
Creating a Frame Video Part 1: https://youtu.be/haA1wN9r2A8 This video shows you how to set an enamel cabochon - one method for setting your enamels.
Creating a Frame Video Part 2: https://youtu.be/SOjPZ0clwWs
Riveting Basics - ways to attach enamels with cold-connections: https://youtu.be/m1xuRcE0Shg
Links to Related Webpages at NancyLTHamilton.com
Chasing and Repoussé: https://nancylthamilton.com/techniques/basic-chasing-and-repousse/
Plain Rivets - for another method of attaching your enamels: https://nancylthamilton.com/techniques/basic-rivets/
Tube Rivets - yet another method for attaching enamels: https://nancylthamilton.com/techniques/tube-rivets/
There may be affiliate links below. When you purchase through these links, they help to support this free channel. Also, my links are via Smile Amazon who donates to a charity of my choice. As some of you know, I started a community jewelry studio at Chimera Arts in Sebastopol, CA (where I teach). Chimera Arts is a non-profit makerspace and a great community of makers. Thank you! (http://www.Chimeraarts.org)
Tools
Tripod with thin screen - https://amzn.to/2XMuyLP
Diamond core drill - drills that have hollow tips to allow material to exit
Remember: You want diamond drills, whether they are drill bits, hollow core or cylindrical, to match the drill bits you will be drilling your holes with. Remember: always make your holes larger than you want.
Hot Head Torch: https://amzn.to/2xnmhiw, $54.98 on 6/30/19
Similar to Hot Head Torch - Devardi's Torch Head https://amzn.to/2LtGpaT
Iwatani butane torch head: https://amzn.to/2xjmuDc
Butane canisters: Check Asian markets or restaurant supply stores. You can order on Amazon too - if you don't live in California or in other states where cannister sales are banned: https://amzn.to/2RLCozS.
Bread Pans by ChefMade - set of 4 - https://amzn.to/2Nxik5Q
Candle Tins Round 2.5" diameter - https://amzn.to/2XhKUN0
Square Silver Metal Tin 2.5" - https://amzn.to/2ZZberQ
Magnets for bread pan holders: K&J Magnetics (the BEST! - Love them): https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=D73
Mandrels: Painting with Fire Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Paintingwithfire?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=673946379&search_query=mandrels. Get one of small, med, large, extra large if you want to have options. If not, start with a medium mandrel and go from there.
Cross-lock tweezers: https://amzn.to/2Xgqcx1
Materials
Copper flower shapes on Etsy. There isn't a great variety available. Saw your own! Get my free patterns! https://www.etsy.com/search?q=copper%20flower%20shapes. https://nancylthamilton.com/resources/patterns/flower-patterns/
Thompson Enamels: 1000 series is opaque, 2000 series is transparent. Choose a minimum of 2 ounces for the dipping method. https://thompsonenamel.com/shop/
Jewelers brass (85%cu 15%zn)
I can't find gilding metal, anywhere in the USA!
Vermiculite: https://amzn.to/2XFaLh1
Other Links:
Barbara Lewis's book "Torch-Fired Enamel Jewelry": https://amzn.to/2LtR1qm