I've just bought 'The Art of Enameling' by Linda Darty.
OMG how many amazing, gorgeous things can you fit in one book. I tried reading it last night but I was so tired I just ended up looking at all the pictures lol. It's already given me one or two new ideas, I just a few bits & pieces now (like a kiln, enameling kit, extra day in the week to work) and I'll be ready to play.
Annie xXx
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There'll be no stopping you now Annie! You don't need a kiln though. A lot of my work is done with a torch. I really only turn the kiln on if I've got loads to do. I love to torch fire as you can watch the powder turn to glass and stop just at the right moment.
Oh really - told you I haven't read it yet!!!
Oops the pendant I've been thinking about has just got changed again (scribbles idea down on a piece of paper) - just need to think about what type I want to start with and see who offers the best price for enamels!
Annie xXx
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I 2nd that Oppi Untract is an amazing book, its massive and expensive tho, I think I ended up getting mine from amazon for about £35? RRP £60! It is very detailed and technical tho so it depends on what you need it for!
Jinks McGrath ,,,,, excellent for beginners, just love it xx
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I've got the Jinks McGrath one, I've managed to teach myself some of the basics from this, it's really easy to follow lot of clear pics. Still need some help from the lovely people here when things go wrong though!
I love jewellery making books - trouble is I spend to much time reading them and not enough time out in the garage (sorry I meant studio!) actually doing anything!
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my copy arrived this morning, along with the Lark publication Metal Clay Beads. So many beautiful things and so little time...
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