CLOISONNE ENAMELING WITH A TWIST
Instructor: Beth deVitry
Learn the art of forming fine silver wires on enamel to create patterns and cells of
transparent color. Students will learn to create detail by texturing their silver base,
adding foil and using P3 and mason stains. Additional skills learned will be creating the
perfect canvas (the silver base), fusing a frame to silver (champlevé) sifting, wet
packing, grinding and finishing. Various troubleshooting and setting techniques will also
be discussed. Students will come home with at least 1 finished piece. This class is
appropriate for beginners however some experience is helpful. Cloisonné with a Twist
Class Outline
Day 1 Introduction to equipment, safety and tool kit. Design: discussion of design and
wirework Cut and prepare blanks Demonstration of flashing metal &x; fusing a frame.
Day 2 Texturing and forming the silver Sifting demonstration for our “canvas” Wire
bending techniques Discussion about color and demonstration of wet packing.
Day 3 Demonstration of details: foils, mason stains Demonstration of grinding, polishing
and finishing.
Day 4 We will discuss any other techniques students may be interested in. Discussion
of setting techniques, many samples to look at!
Day 5 Clean up and finishing projects.
Class Fee: $200
Estimated Materials Fee: $50-$100
Prerequisite: Sawing skills are helpful but not mandatory