Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Additives: Lusters and Foils

Foils

  • We have silver foil that can be fired between layers of transparent enamel to create sparkle under the enamel. This is commonly used in cloisonné work. 
  • Cut the foil with scissors, and apply with Klyr-Fire to enameled surface. 
  • Either sift or pack enamel on top of foil, then fire.


Lusters

  • The luster powders give an iridescent sheen to the enamel.
  • Mix the powder with water to form a paint. 
  • Apply Klyr-Fire, let it dry, then paint the luster on over a fired enamel surface. 
  • Let dry and fire. 
  • Seal the luster by firing a clear coat on top.

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