Enameling Techniques & Tube Riveting by Jan Harrell


Jan Harrell, Enamelist, Metalsmith, Sculptor and Instructor at the Glassell School of Art in Houston, TX visited Cool Tools to demonstrate various methods of enameling including Basse-taille, Champlevé, wet packing and dry sifting. This detailed tutorial also includes finishing touches using a tube cutter to create large rivets.

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