Enameling on Metal and Glass: Techniques and Tools
( 28 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Enameling Overview of enameling, its history, and applications
Module #2 Understanding Enamel Materials Properties and characteristics of enamel materials, including glass and metal
Module #3 Safety Precautions and Studio Setup Essential safety precautions and studio setup for enameling
Module #4 Basic Enameling Techniques Introduction to basic enameling techniques, including torch firing and kiln firing
Module #5 Metal Preparation and Cleaning Preparing and cleaning metal surfaces for enameling
Module #6 Applying Enamel to Metal Techniques for applying enamel to metal, including wet and dry methods
Module #7 Torch Firing Techniques Advanced torch firing techniques, including controlling temperature and atmosphere
Module #8 Kiln Firing Techniques Advanced kiln firing techniques, including programming and monitoring
Module #9 Enameling on Copper Special considerations and techniques for enameling on copper
Module #10 Enameling on Silver and Gold Special considerations and techniques for enameling on precious metals
Module #11 Enameling on Glass Introduction to enameling on glass, including techniques and materials
Module #12 Glass Preparation and Cleaning Preparing and cleaning glass surfaces for enameling
Module #13 Applying Enamel to Glass Techniques for applying enamel to glass, including screen printing and sifting
Module #14 Fusing and Slumping Glass Techniques for fusing and slumping glass with enamel
Module #15 Surface Decoration and Texture Techniques for adding surface decoration and texture to enameled pieces
Module #16 Color and Pattern Control Strategies for controlling color and pattern in enamel work
Module #17 Troubleshooting Common Problems Identifying and solving common problems in enameling, including defects and failures
Module #18 Designing for Enameling Principles and considerations for designing pieces for enameling
Module #19 Enameling on Found Objects Techniques for enameling on found objects, including metal and glass
Module #20 Advanced Enameling Techniques Exploring advanced enameling techniques, including cloisonné and champlevé
Module #21 Enameling on 3D Objects Techniques for enameling on 3D objects, including sculpture and jewelry
Module #22 Enameling and Mixed Media Combining enameling with other materials and techniques
Module #23 Marketing and Selling Enamel Work Strategies for marketing and selling enamel work, including online platforms and craft fairs
Module #24 Care and Maintenance of Enamel Pieces Tips and guidelines for caring for and maintaining enamel pieces
Module #25 Enameling Safety and Environmental Considerations Safety and environmental considerations for enameling, including waste management and ventilation
Module #26 Case Studies and Artist Profiles Real-life examples and profiles of artists working in enameling
Module #27 Experiments and New Directions Exploring new directions and experiments in enameling
Module #28 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Enameling on Metal and Glass: Techniques and Tools career
