Adding bails to "flat" enameled pieces questions....

  • January 24, 2014 12:43 AM EST
    you can use any type of bail . after I have finished all firings of the piece, I frequently use a short piece of copper tubing 1/4 to 1/2 inch, file the ends, file a flat area on the side wall . I glue it in place with Elmer's gel glue ( which burns off without affecting the enamel), let glue dry and give the piece one more fire, the tubing sinks into the counter enamel on the back and your bail is secured... Any design you choose could be included in the piece in this manner.
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    January 26, 2014 9:39 AM EST

    Why not integrate the loops before enameling? Here a simple way. Let the pendant when cutting out a tongue stand in the middle. Turn the tongue with a round nose pliers to form a loop. Enamel.

  • January 26, 2014 9:41 AM EST

    Thanks for the input! I appreciate it!

  • January 23, 2014 2:07 PM EST

    I have been searching for ways to attach bails to enameled pieces properly. Can anyone expand on how you have an enameled piece with a bail. I am really hoping to get pointers on how to have a hidden bail on the back piece of an enameled, fold formed piece. I have oodles of DESIGN ideas...but have yet to find while researching HOW TO ATTACH A BAIL to a "flat piece"...all the while keeping it hidden on the back side... does that make sense? Thanks for any help you can share.