Using Adhesive Techniques To Enamel with Ricky Frank

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Published 2014-01-22
Join renowned enamelist and instructor Ricky Frank as he demonstrates enameling on deeply fold-formed metal. Watch as Ricky utilizes adhesive methods to keep the enamel in place throughout torch-firing and provides tips and tricks from his years of experience working with this medium.

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All Comments (21)
  • @lunasky5635
    Love that you summarize at the end. Shows you are a good teacher. Helps us remember
  • @MrTuna315
    Very good video, particularly for showing the changes in the copper color as heating continued.  Question:  will you counter-enamel the other side of the piece?  
  • @andym5213
    As always - a great presentation thanks - Am new to enamelling and at this stage haven't taken the dive into Kiln firing - although at my night classes we use kilns. I have a fairly decent torch firing setup and make the most of yours and other educational videos on You Tube. - Thanks...
  • @mpgfoo
    great technique, thanks Ricky
  • @kitlings5847
    Hi Ricky, Thank you for your presentation. Regarding the atomizer, I wonder if I can use any glue which are water base? And then dilute it and use it? Gum Arabic is what I am thinking to use for this purposes.... Any comment would be appreciate! Thanks!
  • @buckaroo9948
    I don't see you counter-enameling?  What's your feeling on it, What gauge are you using in your video?  Nice quick and informative video. 
  • @kerilee79
    What a great video. I was just wondering, why torch fire vs kiln fire? Is there a reason and what difference does it make? Thanks!!!
  • @pilujoyeria4944
    hello! do you sell the copper cleaner and the glue? or can I use some other common cleaner and glue? I already have the enamel and the other tools including kiln bought from you. thanks
  • @bentleygt3716
    GREAT Demo. Thank you. is it the same enamel that you can also use on Silver ???
  • @jeannettesalazar6442
    This video is so old that I don’t know if you are still there. What is the name of the cooper and the glue that you used? Thanks 😊
  • @TINKAoo7
    Your vids are very professional compared to some wannabe glass artists out there. Thx for that. Lots of useful tech info going on here instead of just "bullshit"..
  • @MichellesHandmadeCreations
    Such a beautiful technique! Since I've already made the investment, I'm wondering if glycerine based heat embossing fluid would work in place of the enamel adhesive. It's used with a heat gun for melting plastic/resin enamel, so it seems like the embossing fluid I have would work for glass enameling as an adhesive. Please advise . . .
  • @buckaroo9948
    Love your videos, very helpful. Is it truly necessary to enamel the backside of your copper?  What if you use something like Scalex to coat the back?  Also what if I wanted to paint my enamel on with a brush, what would I use as a liquid medium for the powder enamel?  Thanks so much for all the great information!