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Machining with Don

Celeste Christie

In my last Enameling 1 class, I had a student named Don, a retired carpenter.  To say he's a hobbyist is an understatement, as he makes exquisite turned wood boxes, toys, and even rocking chairs!  It was really fun to have him in class because not only was he very engaged, he often brought items in for the other students as show-and-tell or additions to the projects we made in class, like wooden bases for the trivets we make in the first project, or beautiful Chinese cloisonné training boxes with step-by-step enamels.

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Experiments in Enamel Beads

Celeste Christie

So I know, in the abstract, that copper beads can be enameled, but it's not something I had ever tried to do.  I had an idea for a necklace that would involve a copper bead or beads, so I ordered some beautiful textured and openwork copper beads to try out.  While the results weren't perfect, I think it's a great first step and I'm looking forward to more experimenting.

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The Art and Science of Samples

Celeste Christie

I always tell my students in my Enameling classes to make samples.  I have a very scientific approach, based in experimentation and careful notation.  Want to know what this color really looks like?  Make a sample!  Want to know if you should fire this color at 1400 or 1600 degrees?  Make a sample!  Well, I guess I should follow my own advice...

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