In this class, instructor Steven James takes you through the process of adding impressions into glass using leather stamps and large screws and springs from the hardware store. Steven also demonstrates how to use transparent enamels over stamped metal designs. Now you can mix your love of metal stamping, with torch enameling!
This class is an intermediate level class, we recommend viewing Torch Enameling, Butane Torch Safety, and Stamping on Metal in preparation for this class.
This class has a running time of 34 minutes.
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Large screws and springs from the hardware store.
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Beginning Stamping Checklist this list covers all the things you need to start stamping on metal, use it as a reference guide.
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Kiln Brick - $14.50 - Steven uses a single kiln brick cut into two pieces. Then you can stack them to get the proper firing height.
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Penny Brite - $6.50 - and an old tooth brush
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High quality butane fuel
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Magazine sheets
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Small cap
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Bent nose pliers - use an old pair
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Soft cloth
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Variety of paint brushes
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Bowl with water
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Dust mask
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Non combustible work surface
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Fire extinguisher
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Beaducation no longer sells Enameling materials. We recommend trying Thompson Enamels or Enameling.com.
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Beaducation no longer sells Enameling materials. We recommend trying Thompson Enamels or Enameling.com.
Thanks so much for making this type of work seem like something anyone can accomplish! I LOVE IT!!! Hope to see more classes from Steven in the future!
Not sure if Steven has a video on the Thompson's acrylic enamel paints that Beaducation has available, but that would be fun too!
Another great Beaducation video, well paced, clear, calm instructions, articulate & friendly.
Thank you!
Cheers
Good News! Another great Steven James class is in the works and it includes Thompson's Enamel Paints.
Is it possible to dome the forms alittle before firing on the enamil?
You can enamel a domed piece, although specific to the letter stamp project, it will be tricky to get a full letter impression on a curved surface. You'll love Steven James' book, Discover Torch Enameling, which has many projects that include enameling irregular shapes - even wire!
