Goal: each participant will decorate and take home 1 enameled pendant using black artwork and transparent colors on a white background.
 

• Introduction to enameling (brief explanation of the process)

• Instructor gives brief explanation/demonstration of annealing & doming process, and counter enamels 1 pendant to show the stages of the process with a torch. All other firings may be done with a torch or in the kiln.

• Participants get one pre domed and counter enameled pendant (choice of 3 shapes) participants sift white enamel on the domed part of the pendant. Instructor torch or kiln fires pieces. After pieces have cooled down, this process is repeated.

• After pieces have cooled down, participants will draw their designs directly onto their pendant using a dipping pen or fine line brush with a special black paint.

• After it dries, participants sift clear enamel over their drawing, and instructor fires pieces. This process may be repeated to properly cover the drawing.

• After pieces have cooled, participants sift transparent colored (4 colors to choose from) enamel on their designs. Instructor fires pieces

• After pieces have cooled, participants sand the edges of their pendant, instructor adds a bail and cord, and participants wear it home.

Who should participate:
No prior experience is necessary.
Having the ability to draw or doodle would be helpful.
 
*All materials and tools provided by the instructor

Doug D’Souza is a jewelry metalsmith, enamelist and sculptor with more than two decades of experience in his craft. He works with a variety of metals and is very passionate about enameling. His work can be found in galleries and at art shows in the tampa bay area.