Backing Enamel:

 Tuesday (25/04/2023)

Backing Enamel. 

Backing Enamel is a mixture of all the extra bits of enamel powders.

Backing Enamel with sift

Step 1:The backing enamel powder is then sifted onto the metal which will then be inserted into the kiln, only if the kiln has reached maximum temperature. 

Backing powder sieved onto the copper plate

step 2: The wait for piece in the kiln takes about 2-3 min depending on the size of the piece and the heat.

Enameled plate out of the kiln on the stand

Step 3: It would start looking like an orange peel texture but it would be preferable to have a smooth texture.

Backing enamel after inserted in kiln and cooled. 

Step 4: Use the steel fork to lift the stand holding the enameled plate from the kiln, the place the enameled plate on the steel block and press the enameled plate with the grip pointed trowel to cool the metal and flatten the piece. 

Step 5: Once the metal has cooled, this is the outcome.(Ref:image above)