tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post4959204514669187955..comments2023-11-20T21:53:37.338-05:00Comments on Mrs Beadsley's Workshop: How *I* enamel Pennies :)mrs beadsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-87656320970320331082017-01-17T08:31:12.800-05:002017-01-17T08:31:12.800-05:00Silver Moss Jewellery-
Thank you for keeping it g...Silver Moss Jewellery-<br /><br />Thank you for keeping it going :)mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-71852343367882173492017-01-17T07:03:17.590-05:002017-01-17T07:03:17.590-05:00Wonderful post that seems eternally popular - I...Wonderful post that seems eternally popular - I've linked to in on my January Jewelled Web post on my blog to share it some more :)Silver Moss Jewelleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04488636727486785161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-44055907232977172912016-09-01T20:49:27.770-04:002016-09-01T20:49:27.770-04:00Angela-
There are a couple of things that could b...Angela-<br /><br />There are a couple of things that could be causing this (things I have experienced when torch firing) - I had problems with the enamel staying on if I torched them in humid weather. I lost more than 70% of my pennies when doing them outside of an air conditioned room. The other thing I know is that you have to cool them down slowly so they become acclimated to the ambient temperature gradually rather than quickly. I cannot remember where I got the fiber blanket but you can find them places they sell lampwork bead supplies like here: http://sundanceglass.com/kilnmatr.htm.<br />mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-31066361368340649362016-09-01T18:43:16.912-04:002016-09-01T18:43:16.912-04:00HI,
My pennies are super clean when I start, but I...HI,<br />My pennies are super clean when I start, but I'm losing the enamel. Comes right off. I'm air cooling the pennies after torching, in a non air- conditioned room. Is it cooling too soon? Where can I get the fire blanket you mention?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308060850913985973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-47159543644773810122016-08-18T11:23:33.386-04:002016-08-18T11:23:33.386-04:00Sue S:
How long are you keeping the flame on the ...Sue S:<br /><br />How long are you keeping the flame on the penny? I never had that problem with the pre 1982 pennies - they are US coins, correct? mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-66342323371503861432016-08-18T10:55:58.024-04:002016-08-18T10:55:58.024-04:00Mrs B, I'm melting my pennies! What am I doin...Mrs B, I'm melting my pennies! What am I doing wrong? I've double checked- they are dated before 1982, so they should be copper.<br />sue shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383248793502795254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-50806766787286925962016-05-03T12:31:28.230-04:002016-05-03T12:31:28.230-04:00Thank you!Thank you!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06021230135256889364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-59797855658876246672015-06-28T21:41:58.768-04:002015-06-28T21:41:58.768-04:00Handstrung - so sorry I see that you asked about t...Handstrung - so sorry I see that you asked about the homemade pickle and absolutely you can use that for the pennies. I only ever use the lemon and salt to clean the pennies before enameling them and after they are done and they have cooled I use the white vinegar and salt "pickle". Hope this helps and that you enjoy enameling.mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-70272285792620864902013-06-05T21:35:37.996-04:002013-06-05T21:35:37.996-04:00lablahdah.....I do not counter enamel the pennies....lablahdah.....I do not counter enamel the pennies. I have experimented widely with pennies and torch fired enamel - used the pennies as they are; flattened the pennies, flattened and domed the pennies.......and have never needed the counter enameling. As for getting them shiny, I am not sure what you mean - after enameling and cooling the just fired pennies you can soak them in a (warm) vinegar/salt solution - this acts as a picke and helps to clean the firescale off them. Once I have cleaned all I can with the solution, I use a battery powered dremel and a wire wheel and buff them clean. Hope this helps!mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-11734831803002942652013-06-05T18:47:12.385-04:002013-06-05T18:47:12.385-04:00Great instructions just wondering if you coat the ...Great instructions just wondering if you coat the backside of your pennys with clear enamel? I'm new to enameling and started working with copper but I can't get the pennys to look like new.. suggestions?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682235107867868616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-66733349340458564702013-06-01T10:46:55.612-04:002013-06-01T10:46:55.612-04:00I found another tute where they place the copper s...I found another tute where they place the copper sheet in the flame and then dip it in enamel..whereas you have fired from the back. how do these methods fare when compared to one anotherDivyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11839085440311313070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-50722139943495361422013-05-10T03:01:10.004-04:002013-05-10T03:01:10.004-04:00Just did my first piece of enameling today, and I ...Just did my first piece of enameling today, and I think I am also hooked. Can I make my own pickle solution out of household ingredients. I rather not use chemicals if possible? Thanks for sharing your wonderful tips.handstrung.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849442612468430055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-5698976591396327732013-05-10T02:59:01.339-04:002013-05-10T02:59:01.339-04:00Can I make my "own pickle solution" out ...Can I make my "own pickle solution" out of household products or must I use the products that are sold for pickling? Would luv to use more natural ingredients if possible. Wonderful tut, thats for your detailed info. Will try pennies next. Thanks again for sharing your info.handstrung.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849442612468430055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-31320902857285086352013-05-01T17:54:43.514-04:002013-05-01T17:54:43.514-04:00Donna-
I do not enamel the back of the pennies. T...Donna-<br />I do not enamel the back of the pennies. The penny is thick enough that I discovered I did not need to counterenamel. Hope this helps!mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-44432225738005320542013-05-01T10:06:48.496-04:002013-05-01T10:06:48.496-04:00Do you enamel both sides of the penny? If so could...Do you enamel both sides of the penny? If so could you explain how you proceed to the second side.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526267832983746042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-60648993671199954572013-03-18T21:29:46.356-04:002013-03-18T21:29:46.356-04:00John - happy to help. Have fun with all those ena...John - happy to help. Have fun with all those enamels!!mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-58072648258937545682013-03-18T20:38:10.219-04:002013-03-18T20:38:10.219-04:00Thanks for the additional tips. I just bought a B...Thanks for the additional tips. I just bought a BUNCH of enamels from Painting with Fire. Thanks a million!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052867259444896166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-17004308272616235592013-03-17T22:52:31.891-04:002013-03-17T22:52:31.891-04:00John - I use the Thompson Enamels 80 - I found a s...John - I use the Thompson Enamels 80 - I found a supplier on ebay (but this was over 3 years ago - I bought a LOT of enamel powder then). I highly recommend you go to Barbara Lewis's site - she has supplies there as well as tutorials that will really help you get started. The tutorial link is http://www.paintingwithfirestudio.com/projects.html and from there you can find the pages of supplies. <br />Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment - it really means a lot to me. And have fun enameling - it really is addictive!mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-4842987370347531812013-03-17T21:18:51.638-04:002013-03-17T21:18:51.638-04:00Great tutorial. Question: Do I have to be aware o...Great tutorial. Question: Do I have to be aware of the "COE" of the enamel powder used? Is it different for powder used for glass fusing vs. copper use? I want to make sure I'm buying the right kind. Recommendations for enamel powder sources?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052867259444896166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-73696396587802454382013-02-23T06:42:40.295-05:002013-02-23T06:42:40.295-05:00thank you... great tips!!!!thank you... great tips!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062829631136472575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-58292441430391508072013-01-19T23:56:23.100-05:002013-01-19T23:56:23.100-05:00Kalyxcorn - I have tried a couple of the gold tran...Kalyxcorn - I have tried a couple of the gold transparents on the pennies - (2 and sometimes 3 layers) and it always came out great. The underlying image still shone through. I haven't tried any of the other transparent colors alone yet.mrs beadsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670271639051789709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-7006564532831029502013-01-19T23:16:24.656-05:002013-01-19T23:16:24.656-05:00have you tried this with transparent enamels yet? ...have you tried this with transparent enamels yet? I wanted to find out how well torch firing works with that, or if the process is too dirty to produce proper transparency :)kalyxcornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953061132081013147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-10173088144040429022013-01-19T23:14:40.321-05:002013-01-19T23:14:40.321-05:00have you tried transparent enamels? do they show m...have you tried transparent enamels? do they show much of the underlying image?kalyxcornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953061132081013147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-8135126568750300432012-11-17T12:38:05.087-05:002012-11-17T12:38:05.087-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045702221043675006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1034514081750812198.post-15862825575855090282012-11-17T12:37:41.782-05:002012-11-17T12:37:41.782-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07045702221043675006noreply@blogger.com