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silver foil

  • Patty Spiro
    • 12 posts
    August 27, 2021 7:17 AM EDT

    I've read different things & hope someone can confirm.

    When applying silver foil - you put it down on top of fused enamel ( got that) ,but do you put transparent on top of foil before firing again OR do you fire the foil first ?? Or does it matter ?

    Thanks ,

    Patty

  • Trish White
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    • 114 posts
    August 30, 2021 8:13 AM EDT

    Hi Patty,

     

    Once you apply foil to an enameled surface, allow the piece to dry completely - then fire it under normal conditions - 1450 - 1500 -

    same as you would an enamel piece without foil. You are simply re-firing the bottom coat of enamel under the foil to join the foil to the enamel-

    Cool then select your favorite transparent for the next layer.

  • Patty Spiro
    • 12 posts
    August 30, 2021 2:09 PM EDT

    Thanks Trish .

    Does the foil need kiln-fire /water on top before applying transparent or leave it dry ?

    Thanks for your help.

    Patty

  • Trish White
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    • 114 posts
    August 31, 2021 8:12 AM EDT

    Use a paint brush to move the foil around on a dry enamel surface. Once you have the foil in place, pick up a drop of water with a clean paint brush and place it at the top edge of the foil. The water has a capillary action which will pull the foil to the surface of the enamel - then add another drop of water to the edge further down the foil. Use a brush to gently smooth the foil as you go. Do not use to much water as you will have the foil sliding around.Then let the piece dry and fire.

     

     

  • Patty Spiro
    • 12 posts
    August 31, 2021 10:30 AM EDT

    Thanks Trish, just the info I was hoping for.

    Patty