Enamelling on Nickel
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- Parent Category: Technical Articles from Journal Back Copies
- Category: Technical Articles 2009
Emily Kelly
How to sgrafitto enamel on nickel: I used a copper nickel alloy and liquid flux to enable designs to be drawn into the enamel. The aim was to have dark lines where the oxide formed, to enhance the print-look of the piece. I used watered down wet process flux, and allowed the excess flux to drip off the metal before drying. Below are the stages I used to make my small panels. The enamel can be temperamental- so experiment!
