tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post159743393267115393..comments2023-05-22T05:06:35.348-04:00Comments on Sweet Freedom Designs: Next up: EngravingSweet Freedomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15174205709581795573noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-54805429655776799732012-10-14T10:20:14.549-04:002012-10-14T10:20:14.549-04:00I am amazed by this entire process...so many littl...I am amazed by this entire process...so many little steps. dreaminofbeads / SAS Jewelry Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067844370685774263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-1894018883169045542012-10-12T22:50:15.589-04:002012-10-12T22:50:15.589-04:00Ha! LOL - rewatched the "tapes" - that&#...Ha! LOL - rewatched the "tapes" - that's what we old folks call those new-fangled videos you kids watch!Sweet Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174205709581795573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-16517006908830700402012-10-12T22:48:29.272-04:002012-10-12T22:48:29.272-04:00It'd be cool to try some enamel, although I...It'd be cool to try some enamel, although I'd have to take it hotter than firepolish temps.<br /><br />When I rewatched the tapes, she said the metal paints (PEBO, or PEBEO, maybe?) fire at 300 degrees - I'll have to search around Michael's and see what I can find.<br /><br />But I don't have a lot invested in this particular piece - emotionally, or financially!Sweet Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174205709581795573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-62056214720399368462012-10-12T22:41:19.769-04:002012-10-12T22:41:19.769-04:00in some of tanya's work she used some gold pai...in some of tanya's work she used some gold paint and then fired - I think its around same temp as firepolishing for the gold - some of the enamels also fire around the 1400 mark you can paint those in too DeborahRead.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11335789471068682225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-81585122387290601202012-10-12T21:08:28.586-04:002012-10-12T21:08:28.586-04:00Thanks, Sam - Since engraving removes glass, the p...Thanks, Sam - Since engraving removes glass, the piece has to be firepolished (because the raw glass left behind by the engraving is sharp and rough) - after the firepolishing, there IS some low-fire paint that could be used to color in the etched grooves - I may have to try that some time!Sweet Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15174205709581795573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1101755558255659890.post-32733234556579298252012-10-12T21:00:28.486-04:002012-10-12T21:00:28.486-04:00Can you etch and fill the etching in with a contra...Can you etch and fill the etching in with a contrasting color? I'll admit, I'm not real knowledgeable with glass, but it might have an interesting effect. <br /><br />I love the color combos!<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.com