Enameling Progress

Well, class was a couple of days ago, so it's about time I let you know how it went. I finished the enamelwork on the earrings, and all that's left now is making the settings for them.

I decided to have a "frosted" finish on them, which is accomplished by not firing them for a final time after grinding them down. In this case, I really liked how much the silver wires stood out against the white enamel. Having the wires be the only things that are reflective has a very cool effect. I've also decided to hang them as you see in the picture above. They will be set in sterling, and there will be a sapphire hung from the bezels - kind of a continuation of the lower stripe that "exits" along the bottom edge.

I did more work on the tri-pendant as well. It doesn't look that different from what I posted last time, but it's really starting to come together.

After another 3-5 layers of glass, they will be ready to grind and polish as well. This is a good thing since we only have two more enameling classes left this term.

I have a new enamel commission to start working on during studio time on Sundays, but other than that, I don't know when I'll next be able to enamel, which is sad.


In other news, I submitted photographs for consideration by Lark Books for their 500 Enameled Objects book which will be published in April 2009. I don't know when notifications will be sent, but I'm sure it will be a couple of months.

Hope you're enjoying our St. Patrick's Day sale!

-M