nisa blackmonLeni, in my work I avoided serious warpage (there's always a little) in various ways: using liquid enamels on the inside, bracing pieces I couldn't enamel inside (like the stage of the microscope), and the structure necessary (tab/notch pairings) for the... moreLeni, in my work I avoided serious warpage (there's always a little) in various ways: using liquid enamels on the inside, bracing pieces I couldn't enamel inside (like the stage of the microscope), and the structure necessary (tab/notch pairings) for the tabs to hold it together also provided some resistance to warping. Smaller pieces, of course, are less prone to warp. I'd be glad to help you troubleshoot if you have questions or a specific piece you are trying to work out. I know I spent a LOT of time making diagrams and paper models before I ever cut out a single piece. less
July 5, 2010
Leni Fuhrman
Thanks, Nisa. I think your work is fabulous - saw it in Oakland!
Is there a place I can get some info on tab construction? I can't quite figure out the enameling sequence to avoid warpage...
July 4, 2010
nisa blackmon
Hi, Leni! Thanks for looking at my work! I love this piece and the other carapace brooches -- the lava series truly rocks as well!!
Is there a place I can get some info on tab construction? I can't quite figure out the enameling sequence to avoid warpage...