Shapes and Colors Under the Flames I: Workshop on Copper Enamel and Silver Inlay Jewelry
The techniques of copper enamel include dry sieving, wet filling, filigree, and painting, which are integrated with post-processing techniques such as silver inlay.
Let the flames melt colors, painting your own unique jewelry language on metal. "Shapes and Colors Under the Flame" focuses on copper enamel techniques, combining dry sieving, wet filling, filigree, and painting methods, paired with silver inlay frames to create a variety of professionally crafted jewelry pieces. 24 hours a day, we'll take you into the colorful world of enamel!
What will you learn in this course?
24 hours / 8 lessons
Lesson 1: Screening Techniques
認識琺瑯粉特性、火槍與高溫爐使用方式，示範基本琺瑯處理方法，試作篩網琺瑯。運用紙模篩網製做剪影效果琺瑯。
Lesson 3: Enamel Painting and Enamel Silk Expression
Learn enamel painting techniques, including the use of high-temperature sketching pens and acrylic enamel painting methods.
In addition, enamel wire and enamel color sheets are made and fired to create patterns.
Lesson 5: Cloisonné Enamel Making II
The cloisonné enamel, once fired, is then ground and polished to create the final piece.
Lesson 7: Inlay Techniques III
Further refine the inlay details and combine them with enamel pieces to complete the jewelry structure.
Lesson 2: Wet Filling Enamel Technique
Demonstrate the wet fill gradient coloring and firing process, completing the first color prototype.
Lesson 4: Cloisonné Enamel Making I
Using silver wire bent into shape, it is fixed to the copper base, and then the coloring and firing begin.
Lesson 6: Inlay Techniques I
Learn how to make silver frame inlay and start making your first inlay piece.
Lesson 8: Finishing and Finishing
Polishing, edge finishing, and assembly of the finished pieces; complete 3-5 personal jewelry pieces; course summary and critique.
The works to be created in this course
Students will complete at least 3-5 enamel works following the instructions.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course requires no prior experience in metalworking or enamel, making it suitable for beginners. The course will begin with basic metalworking techniques and gradually guide you to enamel coloring and silver inlay. All you need is enthusiasm and focus for your craft.
Teacher Lao Wai excels at drawing inspiration from everyday observations, transforming delicate design language into warm and thoughtful jewelry creations. She possesses experience in brand management, curation, and teaching, boasting over twenty years of experience in metalworking creation and instruction. As the founder of "YUNSHAO Jewelry" and the YouTube channel "Lao Wai's Studio YSJ Maker," she is dedicated to sharing metalworking knowledge, encouraging students to explore themselves, build their style, and create pieces that represent themselves through their creative process. Her courses are gentle and meticulous, emphasizing both practical skills and design, making them suitable for beginners and those aspiring to develop their own unique style.