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Make a Zentangle Cloisonne´

Zentangle designs offer a fun way to explore cloisonne´imagery and color. Ricky demonstrates both pink and green value gradations in this sample.

$19

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Heat Variables in the Kiln

When you are using a kiln to fire your enamels, there are more things to consider than the temperature and the time. Explore the variable of "proximity" to the heart source to develop more control over your firings.

$7

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Create an "Enamel Canvas"

You can enamel with a torch instead of a kiln. Because the gas discolors the enamel, a few extra steps are often used. Watch as Ricky shows you how he does it.

$5

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Play and Experiment with Sgraffito

Ricky explores the technique of Sgraffito.

$5

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Introduction to cloisonne wire bends

Ricky demonstrates some of the different approaches he uses to practice his wire-bending skills.

$3

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How I Use My Micro-Motor

I use a micromotor as an alternative to a flexible shaft. Most of the time I'm using a diamond burr (to carve enamel) or a diamond pad (to grind enamel).

Free