Updates

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  Tracy S Mastro is now friends with Jan Harrell.

  November 4, 2021
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  Jan Harrell is now friends with Ingrid VanderMeer.

  November 3, 2021
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  Jan Harrell is now friends with David Wendelken.

  November 3, 2021
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  Jan Harrell is now friends with Bokhee Jung .

  August 3, 2015
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  Jan Harrell → Susan Jones:

  It is a great site but I don't spend enough time interacting----The information sharing is wonderful.

  
  

  October 30, 2013
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  Jan Harrell → Sarah Ockuly:

  Oh Sarah-- how are you crazy one!

  
  

  School starts in a few short weeks and I am still scrambling with my preparation for all my students.

  
  

  hugs

  
  

  jan

  August 5, 2012
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  Susan Jones:

  I probably won't spend much time here either, as I barely have anyway.  It is nice to have some friends listed though and you are right about the wealth of knowledge.  It is amazing at what is here.  I plan to do another photo transfer enamel piece at

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  I probably won't spend much time here either, as I barely have anyway.  It is nice to have some friends listed though and you are right about the wealth of knowledge.  It is amazing at what is here.  I plan to do another photo transfer enamel piece at some point and bought a laser printer with that in mind.  There is information on the site about it, so maybe I won't have a problem. I did part of the process once with Mary when I took y'all's fabulous class at JCCFS.  I wish I could take more worthwhile classes!!!  After reaching a certain level of ability, growth classes are hard to find!  Hope all is well in your world!  Great hearing from you!  Happy Halloween!

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  October 30, 2013
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  Sarah Ockuly:

  Oh Gorgeous Jan! Good luck! I've felt crazy nonstop since last year! Miss you!

  August 6, 2012
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  Delia Dante: Had to buy your stunning kiwi platter! Can't wait to display it proudly in my home. Thank you for being such a wonderfully inspiring instructor. Muwaa

  April 19, 2012
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  Dina Hald: Hi Jan! Thanks for comment! I shape 0,5 mm silverwire(thread) after drawings. I then flatten them a little tiny bit in my rolling mill before I reshape then and correct all the wire-ends so there is no gaps inbetween them. This is when I must be really...  moreHi Jan! Thanks for comment! I shape 0,5 mm silverwire(thread) after drawings. I then flatten them a little tiny bit in my rolling mill before I reshape then and correct all the wire-ends so there is no gaps inbetween them. This is when I must be really patient! Then I solder, saw and "finish" the piece before I start the enamelling(wich of course is not always the easiest part of it!)  

  September 27, 2011
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  Ana Prigmore: Hi Jan- You are the best teacher ever....I am looking forward to seeing you on Thursday night and a new semester with lots of new ideas and surprises!  The world needs to see your beautiful work and I am humbled to be your student! I joined Grains of...  moreHi Jan- You are the best teacher ever....I am looking forward to seeing you on Thursday night and a new semester with lots of new ideas and surprises!  The world needs to see your beautiful work and I am humbled to be your student! I joined Grains of Glass August of 2010 and I love it!  

  August 18, 2011
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  Ana Mercedes Carvallo:

  Yes! And I am taking your class at the pre conference, I will see you soon in Gatlingburg!

  August 13, 2011
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  Trish White: Excellent!

  August 12, 2011
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  Jenny Gore:

  Hi Jan,

  
  

  Nice see your face! I was wearing your brooch on my coat yesterday, a reminder of my workshop in Houston and the girls at Galvaston. Lots to see on the site, Jenny.

  August 11, 2011
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  Dottie Wood: Hey! you joined.  Wonderful.  I think this is exciting.  Trish has done a great thing here to promote enameling and its continuance worldwide.  Dottie

  August 10, 2011
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  Alcina Nolley: Hi Jan, your name is familiar. I have run into you or your work somewhere over the years. Nice to see you here. Welcome - Alcina Nolley

  August 10, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Bokhee Jung :

  Will be nice to see  you at the conference. Thanks for your catalog too!

  
  

  Just sent my work to the show and crossing my fingers that it arrived safely.

  August 13, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Dina Hald:

  Dina--

  
  

  Just a few more questions if you don't mind--

  
  

  The wire is a square or rectangular piece(.5mm), sterling or fine silver , soldered on what gauge base in sterling or fine silver and do you use eutectic silver?

  
  

  Similar to Linda Dartys  saw and

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  Dina--

  
  

  Just a few more questions if you don't mind--

  
  

  The wire is a square or rectangular piece(.5mm), sterling or fine silver , soldered on what gauge base in sterling or fine silver and do you use eutectic silver?

  
  

  Similar to Linda Dartys  saw and solder that I teach here.

  
  

  we use 22 gauge(.64 mm ) for the top line work and solder onto a sterling base of18 ga(1mm) 

  
  

  and then depletion guild the piece before enameling

  
  

  I have been using the eutectic solder for that as the enamel loves it-- used to use hard and keep the temp low so as not to flow .

  
  

  I see you use mostly opaques so that is not a problem in creating higher heat.

  
  

  Your work was show in a slide presentation at the Alchemy show and enamel conference and I wrote your name down to contact when I got back---small world isn't it.

  
  

   

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  September 27, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Dina Hald:

  Love the whimsy in your work and so beautifully crafted...

  
  

  are you etching or hand gouging or stamping  or fabricating to get such crisp edges?

  
  

   

  
  

  Jan

  September 27, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Ana Mercedes Carvallo:

  Will you be coming to the conference?

  
  

  I think it will be another great one.

  
  

  jan

  August 13, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Delia Dante:

  WOW--

  
  

  I saw that it sold but had no idea to who--what a great home for the Kiwi-

  
  

  Wish I could have been at the opening--did you attend?

  
  

  I would have loved to see your pieces up close and personal-- and I see you are doing the Italy trip--give Linda a big

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  WOW--

  
  

  I saw that it sold but had no idea to who--what a great home for the Kiwi-

  
  

  Wish I could have been at the opening--did you attend?

  
  

  I would have loved to see your pieces up close and personal-- and I see you are doing the Italy trip--give Linda a big hug for me.

  
  

  Sent Trish some images of my new work that will be at SNAG in Mesa-- I will attend that and spend some time with my crazy MAry.

  
  

  HAve a great trip-Ciao.

   

  April 19, 2012
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  Jan Harrell → Delia Dante:

  So great to have you in class and see your fabulous work--- I will be following your career with great interest.

  
  

  Jan

  September 16, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Ana Prigmore: See you soon  on Thursday night--I have a lot planned!!

  August 18, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Jenny Gore:

  Hi Jenny-

  
  

  I am staying real busy. It is my 19th year of teaching enamel at Glassell and I continue to have 3 full classes and great students. Six of them got work in the Alchemy show for the conference this year!

  
  

  I am busting out with pride ov er

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  Hi Jenny-

  
  

  I am staying real busy. It is my 19th year of teaching enamel at Glassell and I continue to have 3 full classes and great students. Six of them got work in the Alchemy show for the conference this year!

  
  

  I am busting out with pride ov er that.

  
  

  My new work is being well received and I love making it though it is really technically challenging because of the size .

  
  

  I dont post a lot but I am trying.. the computer uses up my valuable studio time but we all need a break from the hot kilns.

  
  

  Best

  
  

  Jan

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  August 12, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Ej Schaeffer Braida:

  great conference and a wonderful time to meet new people in the enamel world. Yes, those necklaces were built with love...

  
  

   

  October 23, 2011
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  Jan Harrell → Mary Chuduk:

  Mary--

  
  

  I so enjoyed our time together and talking enamels. Your work in the Alchemy show was absolutely marvelous.You continue to awe me....

  
  

   

  September 27, 2011