Note from Chris:

"You don't want to over fire if you want clarity of line..

also,  graphite will work on any light opaque and on transparetns..

if you over fire, the enamel will start distorting the graphite and become absorbed

by the enamel... some would like this effect!"

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Note: A torch can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. It is a MAP Gas Kit and uses a disposable gas cyclinder. The tip is standard with the kit. I also use an acetylene with the same results with a #3 torch tip.

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This is a very interesting process. 2 questions, can this be done in a kiln as well as a torch and what kind of pencils do you recomend?

Any graphite , pencil, mechanical or otherwise can be used . Chris uses a sharpened carpenters pencil sometimes.

Yes, this process can be done in a kiln.

Thanks Tonya,

It has been a laborious job for both of us - and its nice to hear the feedback!

Thanks Trish , this is a wonderful turtorial. I can't wait to try it.

Great tutorial and beautiful enamels, thank you.

Drooling!!!

Would LOVE to see the second to the last picture close-up.  Thank-you for the info!

Is white flux just white enamel?

Is any pencil graphite?  Are there non-graphite pencils?