Enamel Course

[alastairduncan]

Good thinking about the solder melting!!!

It really all depends on the design of the item you are making as to whether it matters or not. Many pieces of enamel are set, in much the same way as stones are, so soldering and temperature are not an issue.

I think Thompson is a well respected brand but Im not sure where to get it yet.

Thompson is only one of many brands of enamel

So when you say transparent Im assuming semi transparent?

No, I mean transparent. The enamels generally come in 3 versions transparent, opalescent and opaque. The opalescent version is semi-transparent.

Sounds goo but I can forsee the need for some good solid colour also

It depends on what your design calls for ;-)

[sofaboy]

Thanks Alistair
I like the look of VitrumSignum powders
Milton leadfree are a bit bright for me but WG Ball opaque look great
Im wanting to apply with a sieve and try the sgraffito technique

[alastairduncan]

You can get W G Ball enamel direct from them

https://www.wgball.co.uk/vitreous-enamel/

[MantasKer]

Thank you

[Scarlet]

A little late to the party but....
I use WG ball and Milton bridge enamels. Order direct. I've also used Vitrum signim who stock lots of makes.
I mostly use opaque on copper. Though I use a kiln.
A couple of good books which are worth a read are - Linda Dartys - The Art of enameling and RUTH Ball -
Enameling.