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#61
Inclusions & Additions / Enamel recomendations for Scre...
Last post by Flowers - April 01, 2021, 02:36:02 PMHi There seems to be a lot of different enamel and paint products for glass fusing on the market. I am looking for colours for screen printing that are lead free and safe for putting food on etc. I started off having a go with Glassline Paint but find that they fire to a very powdery/matte finish and I really want something that fires to high temps and has a glossy finish and where the colours stay strong. I have read about Ferro Sunshine Enamels and EZ Fire Enamels and also Colors For Earth. I would be very interested in hearing what people think of these products when using them for screen printing, how sharp and glossy the colours are after firing and which of the products you would recomened and why.
Thank you so much for any help you can offer.
Thank you so much for any help you can offer.
#62
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by Flowers - April 01, 2021, 02:12:29 PMThank you all so much. I wish I couldl find a gold decal paper that would probably work but haven't managed to yet!
#63
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by beadammed - March 11, 2021, 01:14:33 PMI've seen something on you tube where 24k gold liquid is put in a little cup thing attached to a pen type holder with a fine nib for writing. I think it's mostly used by potters. I'll see if I can find it again.
Geraldine
Geraldine
#64
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by Nicknack - March 05, 2021, 07:20:38 PMI can't find it there now, either, sorry. Try Bath Potters, they do a metallic lustre. The gold one should be fired last, at 500-600 C. You use a paintbrush. Hope that helps.
Nick
Nick
#65
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by Flowers - March 05, 2021, 01:21:43 PMI can't find a gold pen on their website do you mean the Glassline colours?
#66
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by Flowers - March 05, 2021, 01:19:55 PMThank you so much I will take a look
#67
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / Re: How to fuse with gold/silv...
Last post by Nicknack - March 01, 2021, 06:18:07 PMWarm Glass sell a gold pen, but it's quite expensive.
#68
Fusing Tips and FAQ's / How to fuse with gold/silver l...
Last post by Flowers - March 01, 2021, 01:51:29 PMHi I hope you are all well.
I often see beautiful plates and dishes with gold and/or silver writing fused on or into them
I would love to have a try and saw one advertised recently on Etsy where they say they use 23K gold lettering. How is this done? Where does one buy such a thing? If anyone could shed some light on the technique, what sort of gold and silver is used and where to purchase such products that would be super 🙂
Many thanks
I often see beautiful plates and dishes with gold and/or silver writing fused on or into them
I would love to have a try and saw one advertised recently on Etsy where they say they use 23K gold lettering. How is this done? Where does one buy such a thing? If anyone could shed some light on the technique, what sort of gold and silver is used and where to purchase such products that would be super 🙂
Many thanks
#69
Classified Ads / Re: Contents of glass studio
Last post by Nicknack - January 06, 2021, 07:02:49 PMI'm in both, too, Moira. Quite understandable. Christmas chocolate has a lot to answer for.......... 
Nick xx
Nick xx
#70
Classified Ads / Re: Contents of glass studio
Last post by Moira HFG - January 06, 2021, 12:41:02 PMWhoops! Thanks for the correction Nick, yes, Fused Glass Enthusiasts UK is the right group.
I'm in both and got muddled!
(I think I've ODed on the Christmas chocolate
)
I'm in both and got muddled!
(I think I've ODed on the Christmas chocolate
)