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I've named this collection "Moon Tree"
Here are the steps taken to make cloisonne jewelry.
Enameling Studio
Constant cleaning of worksurfaces and floors so no dust or contaminants affect the end result
Prep work
1 Set up studio with 3 tables 1ea for firing, enameling, metalwork/drilling/grinding
2 Make granules out of fine silver or gold- torch on charlcoal
3 Cut silver and gold foil- set aside or future use
4 Rinse transparent enamels as needed. Opaque enamels do not require rinsing
5 Make glass cabochons
Prepping the blank
6 Stamp or saw shape from sheet metal
7 File edges
8 Drill hole
9 Stamp with signature
10 Texture if desired with hammer or diamond drill bits
11 Clean vigorously with ammonia and water
12 Apply flux by sifting to face of piece
13 Counter enamel the back side
14 Bend cloisonne wires
15 Cut bezel wire, shape into circular fitting
16 Set cloisonne wire or bezel on first firing
17 Set stone or glass cabochon into bezel
18 Fill cloisonnes with enamel and fire (Repeat 5 to 9 times)
19 Redrill hole that has filled with glass with drill press and diamond bit
20 Grind flat and smooth to expose wire
21 Rince under water with Alundum stoe and glass brush
22 Fire again
23 Add moriage (Piling up)
24 Drill for granulation (if desired)
25 Add granulation and/or gold foil and fire
Viola...finis!