Enamel Jewellery Making Equipment
You will also need the tools shown below. The feeding rod is used to
lift the metal hood from the kiln when firing is completed. The firing
tray holds several small pieces for easier handling. The tongs are used
for holding the metal pieces during the annealing (or tempering)
process, and the slide for placing the enamel pieces on the kiln, and
removing them after firing. The kiln hood, and all other hot metal are
placed on the asbestos pad until cool. For cutting the shapes which you
are going to enamel, you will need two pairs of metal shears, for
straight and for rounded edges. An awl and a calipers are useful for
transferring a design to the metal, but you can make do with an ordinary
compass and a pencil. A wooden mallet is optional for flattening the
metal pieces after annealing. For smoothing the rough edges of the metal
and pieces, and for cleaning the edges of finished pieces, you will need
a fine metal file (no. 2). You will need a pair of flat-nosed and a pair
of round-nosed pliers to form hinges and loops. A very fine nylon
strainer will be useful for sifting enamel powder onto larger surfaces;
small sifting tubes are also available. Finally, you will need fine
steel wool, wine vinegar, table salt, emery cloth, and watercolor
brushes (no. 2 and no. 3 size).
- kiln
- hood
- feeding rod
- firing tray
- asbestos sheet
- tongs
- slide
- metal shears (curved)
- metal shears (straight)
- metal file
- pliers (round-nosed)
- pliers (flat-nosed)
- calipers
- awl
- wooden mallet
- sieve for enamel powder
- metal adhesive
- tragacanth
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