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  March 14, 2012

  Torch firing article in Glass on metal Magazine.

  Edmund Massow - March 13, 2012 - 0 replies

  In the issue Volume 31, No. 1 Februar 2011  an article is printed in question "Torch firing Enamel", An Easy, Affordable Way to Enamel for Beginners and Experienced Enamelers, by Tom Ellis.
  Glass on Metal is worldwide the only enamel- magazine . It is pri...
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  March 9, 2012

  Torchfiring Large Scale Outdoor Sculpture

  Pamela (Pam) B. Wilson - March 8, 2012 - 0 replies

  Hi All,
  I have been asked by the local city beautification comittee to enamel a school of fish that will be installed over a dry creekbed running through a garden space. It is a very exciting opportunity and I am looking forward to preparing the proposal....
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  September 15, 2011

  torch fire tutorial

  Diana Keenan - September 15, 2011 - 0 replies

  love the photos in your tutorial!
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  September 9, 2011

  Torch Fire Videos on Youtube

  Beverly - September 9, 2011 - 0 replies

  Here are a few videos on youtube of torch firing.
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFmz5kUdVsA
   
  Bev
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  September 4, 2011

  Guest Demo by Chris Hierholzer at Kathy Wilcox's studio

  Pam Timm - August 24, 2011 - 2 replies

  I recently took a Foil class at Kathy Wilcox's studio. She had a guest demonstration by the wonderful Chris Hierholzer. This was the first torch firing of enamels that I have seen. His application and sgraffito of the foil was great to watch. He has a nic...
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  September 3, 2010

  Enamel Beadmaking Set-up and Video Tutorial

  Tonya Powell - September 1, 2010 - 4 replies

   
  I use this set-up for firing beads using copper tubing as the...  more 
  I use this set-up for firing beads using copper tubing as the core. 
  
   
  I have used copper tubing from both a jewelry supplier and a hardware store.  I use a jewelers saw and tube cutter to cut smaller pieces for the bead core.
   
  A large ceramic ...  
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  September 2, 2010

  Torch fire articles and vids

  Beverly - September 2, 2010 - 0 replies

  I'm sorry I sent a message to everyone but meant to start a discussion.
  
  I found some information on the net for torch firing. I got some torches but haven’t been able to experiment...  moreI'm sorry I sent a message to everyone but meant to start a discussion.
  
  I found some information on the net for torch firing. I got some torches but haven’t been able to experiment yet.
  
   
  
  Torch firing article
  
   
  
  http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nen...  
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  August 27, 2010

  Ventilation

  Trish White - August 26, 2010 - 2 replies

  It is especially important to have good air to breathe when torch firingbecause while you are standing over the enamel piece, you are breathing
  in Toxic fumes both from the torch and the enamels ( especially lead-bearing).
  
   Wear a good mask and have cro...
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  August 26, 2010

  Color Differences

  Tonya Powell - August 26, 2010 - 0 replies

  There are a few colors that do not react as well to the torch flame as they do the kiln.  A muddy grayish color appears when the torch flame is applied directly to whites, yellows, and pinks.  Applying a layer of flux underneath the color may reduce t...