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My First Attempts At Enameling



Here are two photos of what I made this morning. Not like Barbara's, but ok. I'll use them for myself, in any event. I hope to do more this weekend - between school delays today, sick kid and my own headache (I need to get the chiropractor) I haven't gotten much accomplished this week. I do have a few bead sets to list in the etsy shop - I'll let you know later when I do!

Comments

Laura Sparling said…
Well done you! Gorgeous colour.
February 26, 2010 at 12:02 PM
stregata said…
Look pretty good to me. Are you having any problems with the enamel cracking off the beads?
February 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM
SueBeads said…
Thanks Laura!
Not yet, Renate. I really did just finish them. The problem I had was some beads totally melted, and it's hard to get the enamel on the whole bead at one time. I did notice that when I took my time and thought about what I was doing, I did a better job. We'll see - I do love the look of these beads! PPP I guess! I would love to take the class, though, and see it done!
February 26, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Sharon said…
They really look great,
love the color!
February 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM
EB Bead and Metal Works, LLC said…
The beads look wonderful for your first attempt! I really like the color your used.
February 26, 2010 at 12:55 PM
Marie Cramp said…
It looks great!! I just need to find the time to do it. I have everything I need although only a minimum in enamel. Can't wait to see how mine turns out. BTW, love the new beads you listed yesterday :)
February 26, 2010 at 12:56 PM
Gardanne said…
Sue I have found that with the lampworking torches it is too hot. So I have turned the flame down and worked out in the flame with the thin filigree beads. With a thicker piece of metal I'm sure you would have to adjust.
February 26, 2010 at 1:08 PM
TesoriTrovati said…
I love learning something new. And you will get better at it the more you practice!
Thanks for sharing!
Enjoy the day, Sue!
Erin
February 26, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Cindy said…
HI Sue
Your new beads are really gorgeous...I bet Barbara would be proud! Have a nice weekend.
Cindy
www.sweetbeadstudio.com
February 26, 2010 at 1:39 PM
SueBeads said…
Thanks so much to everyone for the nice comments! Anne, thanks for the tip - now that you mentioned it, you are right!!! I will work further out! Thanks again!
February 26, 2010 at 1:55 PM
mairedodd said…
these are great!! good job ~ i really like them!
February 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM
pam ferrari said…
Look great to me and the color is fab.
February 26, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Judy said…
They look great to me! Great job, Barbara will be pleased!
February 27, 2010 at 12:39 AM
LLYYNN - Lynn Davis said…
Very nice, love the rich variation in the color, they remind me of cinnamon heart candies for some reason!
February 27, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Anonymous said…
I can't wait until my class with Barbara next Saturday!! I am so excited to learn how to torch enamel beads. These look great for being a first attempt.
February 27, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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