Every two years at the Enamelist Society Conference artists bring and exchange enameled pins - Each of these pins becomes a collector's piece. Many of us forget to bring an inventory - this group will remind you to get BUSY!!!
Trish, your teeth are wonderful!!!
I love your solutions to using glue Leslie! I feel inspired to get working. I agree, you couldn't put magnets in the kiln.
its part of what makes the pin project so good. it challenges me to figure out a way to make the pin work. I don't like to just glue something on the back if I can help it as they frequently fall off. This last time, I drilled a hole in my base,... more
Patricia, I am not sure about magnets being fired in the Kiln, I don't know the chemical make up, they could melt or release bad fumes in the kiln. cheek with a manufacturer. You can attach them with 2 part epoxy, and probably other glues designed to
... moreI acid etched my pins so I don't need to make bezels - the pin parts can be chemically bonded (glued) to the back when finished - other artists have enameled round discs and found bezel parts at Metaliferrous to set them in.
Jane! I have been to that San Diego studio in the park a few times, its wonderful! You are so lucky to have it there. I often invite people to my studio to enamel with me. I think having someone there with me will force me to clean out the studio a
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Thanks, Trish. Fun to make. And Leslie, that's pretty darn clever - Recession jewelry. Our Guild - San Diego Enamel - has a studio in the park which is open every day and most days the kiln is on. Makes it so nice if inspiration hits and my
... morejane at least you did it- you did th pins, and you posted. I made some mini versions, of the pins I did at the conference, for a small line, I have nicknamed the recession jewelry line, lol.
Thanks, Leslie. Although they look oval in this photo, the pins are actually round..........go figure? I guess I need to learn more about posting here, huh? Thanks.
Hey Jane,
Looking great - if this mania keeps up, we will have them drooling at the conference!
jane, those pins are looking good!
Trish! You are making me proud!!!!! Woweee! I will be sure and have a pin to trade with you in Boston! They are wonderful! Keep on making them! I took a lot of pins to the conference, and often will give them to people who have none, or ran out. I always
... moreWow, wow, wow, Trish. I do have some base coat down... looks like I better get back in the kiln. Well, maybe my work should be getting back in the kiln. haha
I have thrown the gauntlet down!
Who can step up and challenge me?
Well, of course you're correct......as usual, I'm over-thinking the thing. I'm thinking fabrication, soldering polishing small stuff........but of course, glue!!!!! Duh.........
If you are going to make sculptures why not glue a pin back on instead of a magnet - same concept!
Welcome Jane,
Get the mojo inspiration going ! my pins are sawed, cleaned and ready for enamel - I have 20 so far - I am saving a few for a necklace- Will be posting when they are hot out of the oven!
I am Signing Up. I missed having pins at the conference.. Surely inspiration will be following soon.
hahahhahahaaha.....you are always whooping me upside the head!!!! Okay okay okay...I'll make a pin for the next convention. (geez you're tough!!!)
Listen Missy,
You can whip up some pins with your talent!! how about tiny light switches???
I'm not really a jeweler.....but I like seeing all the pins.... so I'll join-----if only to see the new collaborations between Trish and Chris.
YAY! helo everyone! I am a big fan of trade pins, I made over 50 pins for the conference,and it made the conference more fun!. That round speckled pin in the picture is mine! I will love hearing about peoples approaches to making pins. For me I take it
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