Black Oxide - Sgraffito - Silver Foil - Transparent Enamel Workshop 

Instructor: Tom Ellis

May 5th & 6th, 2012

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Cost: $90 per person, per day ($180 for both days)

Material Fee: apprx. $10 depending on material choices - payable at workshop

Workshop Description:

Black oxide mixed with Klyr-Fire and water is applied directly onto copper with a sponge. It is allowed to dry, then further worked by sgraffito. A transparent enamel that works well direct on copper is applied and fired. Fine silver foil is applied and fired to this surface. Black oxide is again applied over the silver foiled areas adding texture. 913E Mixing white can be applied as additional line work. Transparent colors are again applied and fired. This procedure may be repeated. A final application of 913E Mixing white and/or Carefree lusters may be applied. The black of the oxide highly contrasts with the transparent enamels direct on copper and the brightness of the silver foil . This creates dramatic visual depth.