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Lampwork => Lampworking Tip n Tricks => Topic started by: saffie on May 05, 2010, 07:39:36 PM

Title: enamels
Post by: saffie on May 05, 2010, 07:39:36 PM
Hi guys I was wondering if you could help me! I am lost in the plethora of enamels that are available and want to know if these ones would be suitable for use on glass beads. I am assuming you simply apply similar to frit and melt in!!! or am I wrong about that!!!
Thank you

oops nearly forgot link
http://www.cooksongold.com/Enamelling/Set-Of-Enamel-Colours,-Transparent-Blue-green-,-12x10gm,-Latham-Enamelun-Not-Classified-prcode-860-055

thank you
Sam xx
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on May 05, 2010, 08:19:13 PM
In theory, yes.... however you may find that these are very low firing enamels and when introduced to a flame will burn away very quickly.

Transparent colours generally tend to be lower firing in enamels anyway.
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: Flyingcheesetoastie on May 05, 2010, 08:20:59 PM
I think the price is quite a lot too, you are paying for the selection rather than quantity I think!
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: saffie on May 05, 2010, 09:22:45 PM
Oh Rachel where do I get enamels from ??? I am guessing thompsons are the ones I want!!!
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: Kaz on May 05, 2010, 09:48:04 PM
Here you go Sam
http://www.jocks-glas.com/
It's very reasonably priced in mini bags and postage is cheap and quick too!
Tell Joyce I sent you ;D ;D ;D
Kazx
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: Donna@Rockin' Beads on May 06, 2010, 09:34:04 AM
Quote from: Kaz on May 05, 2010, 09:48:04 PM
http://www.jocks-glas.com/

My Dutch is rubbish  :P I couldn't find an English option to select on the site - any suggestions?
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: dinah46 on May 06, 2010, 09:50:13 AM
You can set it to english top right hand corner where it says 'selecteer uw taal'  :D
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: saffie on May 06, 2010, 10:01:39 AM
ah ha thank you Kaz now to sell some beads and make some pennies to spend on more glass stuff yay!!!
Title: Re: enamels
Post by: Donna@Rockin' Beads on May 06, 2010, 10:33:07 AM
Quote from: dinah46 on May 06, 2010, 09:50:13 AM
You can set it to english top right hand corner where it says 'selecteer uw taal'  :D

Aha!!! Now I never would have got that  ;D ;D
Thanks