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From Paragon.... Q. Why does your SC-2 and SC-3 have two elements instead of one? A. Both kilns used to have a single element that wrapped around the firing chamber from the left side, across the ba…
Q. I understand that the SC-2 kiln has 4 programs available. So, if I choose No.1 for my own program, for example batch annealing, would that automatically over-write the former one, since…
Kiln Pointer from Paragon: How Nearby Objects Affect Thermocouples Keep shelves and posts at least 1/2” (12.5 mm) away from the thermocouple. ----------- HOW NE…
Jewelry Safety: Lead Content Classifications At Rings & Things, we work hard with manufacturers and testing agencies to ensure that our products meet the requirements of California's lea…
How Silver is Used as a Catalyst? A catalyst is a substance that facilitates a chemical process without undergoing change itself. In fact, without catalysts many chemical reactions would proceed s…
Kiln Pointer from Paragon: Confusion About 120 Volt Outlets Left: 120 volts, 20 amps, NEMA 5-20R; Right: 120 volts, 15 amps, NEMA 5-15R. ----------- CONFUSION ABOUT 120 VOLT OUTLETS About onc…
This is a very informative article on enameling on Sterling Silver and Britannia silver. doc-enamelling-on-silver-2.pdf
Kiln Tips - Repair . .
From the Guild of Enamelers - Enameling on Britannia Silver - doc-enamelling-on-silver-2.pdf
You can download these to your computer - just click on- http://grainsofglass.ning.com/page/thompson-l
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch firing, a…
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 No Comments In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch…
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch firing, as well as…
Enameling 101: Safety and Supplies Jul 17, 2013 Cloisonne Enameled pieces by artist and Rio Grande instructor Ricky Frank. From the time we open our eyes in the morning until we go to sle…
KEEP SPARE KILN PARTS ON HAND Nancy Krug of Arcana Tileworks LLC in Winter Garden, Florida suggests that kiln owners keep a kiln repair parts kit. Nancy wrote, “The repair kit is for any kiln that y…
I found this wonderful blog from Eternal tools. http://www.eternaltools.com/how-to-remove-s
Along my travels I have picked up several tips for cleaning other types of jewelry. TORTOISE SHELL - use Almond Oil to clean & moisturize IVORY - half & half cream with a toothbrush
Metals which can be used for enameling: Gold, 18kt. Green Gold( which contains copper, gold & silver) Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Steel DO NOT ENAMEL ON: ZINC & BRASS…
Workshop Notes from Bill Helwig & Ricky Frank... Foil & Water Place your gold or silver foil between a file folder or stiff paper and cut a paillon of foil. Place on a prepared enameled tile…
HARD Solder - ( contains Zinc & Silver) is used for "Saw & Solder Champleve" when soldering the top sheet to the bottom before enameling. This solder cannot be used for joint soldering becau…
Copper mesh can give some interesting dimension to an enamel piece. Clean your copper sheet thoroughly and add clear flux and fire. cool. Anneal some copper mesh- cool and pickle - Lay mesh on…
Matte Surface techniques: ETCH ALL - A white paste which is painted on to the surface of the enamel - leave on 10 mins - scrape off and put remainder back in jar. Rinse the enamel and th…
Lusters are made of MICA and are opaque - Mix them with a drop or two of hairspray ( example: White Rain Pump) NEVER WATER- Hairspray is similar in its use as Kyr Fire - It evaporates…
From Paragon.... Q. Why does your SC-2 and SC-3 have two elements instead of one? A. Both kilns used to have a single element that wrapped around the firing chamber from the left side, across the ba…
Q. I understand that the SC-2 kiln has 4 programs available. So, if I choose No.1 for my own program, for example batch annealing, would that automatically over-write the former one, since…
Kiln Pointer from Paragon: How Nearby Objects Affect Thermocouples Keep shelves and posts at least 1/2” (12.5 mm) away from the thermocouple. ----------- HOW NE…
Jewelry Safety: Lead Content Classifications At Rings & Things, we work hard with manufacturers and testing agencies to ensure that our products meet the requirements of California's lea…
How Silver is Used as a Catalyst? A catalyst is a substance that facilitates a chemical process without undergoing change itself. In fact, without catalysts many chemical reactions would proceed s…
Kiln Pointer from Paragon: Confusion About 120 Volt Outlets Left: 120 volts, 20 amps, NEMA 5-20R; Right: 120 volts, 15 amps, NEMA 5-15R. ----------- CONFUSION ABOUT 120 VOLT OUTLETS About onc…
This is a very informative article on enameling on Sterling Silver and Britannia silver. doc-enamelling-on-silver-2.pdf
Kiln Tips - Repair . .
From the Guild of Enamelers - Enameling on Britannia Silver - doc-enamelling-on-silver-2.pdf
You can download these to your computer - just click on- http://grainsofglass.ning.com/page/thompson-l
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch firing, a…
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 No Comments In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch…
Enameling 102: Kiln Firing vs. Torch Firing Feb 5, 2014 In my Enameling 101 post, we discussed safety and supplies. This post will cover the difference between kiln and torch firing, as well as…
Enameling 101: Safety and Supplies Jul 17, 2013 Cloisonne Enameled pieces by artist and Rio Grande instructor Ricky Frank. From the time we open our eyes in the morning until we go to sle…
KEEP SPARE KILN PARTS ON HAND Nancy Krug of Arcana Tileworks LLC in Winter Garden, Florida suggests that kiln owners keep a kiln repair parts kit. Nancy wrote, “The repair kit is for any kiln that y…
I found this wonderful blog from Eternal tools. http://www.eternaltools.com/how-to-remove-s
Along my travels I have picked up several tips for cleaning other types of jewelry. TORTOISE SHELL - use Almond Oil to clean & moisturize IVORY - half & half cream with a toothbrush
Metals which can be used for enameling: Gold, 18kt. Green Gold( which contains copper, gold & silver) Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Copper, Steel DO NOT ENAMEL ON: ZINC & BRASS…
Workshop Notes from Bill Helwig & Ricky Frank... Foil & Water Place your gold or silver foil between a file folder or stiff paper and cut a paillon of foil. Place on a prepared enameled tile…
HARD Solder - ( contains Zinc & Silver) is used for "Saw & Solder Champleve" when soldering the top sheet to the bottom before enameling. This solder cannot be used for joint soldering becau…
Copper mesh can give some interesting dimension to an enamel piece. Clean your copper sheet thoroughly and add clear flux and fire. cool. Anneal some copper mesh- cool and pickle - Lay mesh on…
Matte Surface techniques: ETCH ALL - A white paste which is painted on to the surface of the enamel - leave on 10 mins - scrape off and put remainder back in jar. Rinse the enamel and th…
Lusters are made of MICA and are opaque - Mix them with a drop or two of hairspray ( example: White Rain Pump) NEVER WATER- Hairspray is similar in its use as Kyr Fire - It evaporates…