Forge Enameling

Alys Treeby taught this wonderful forge enameling class at Pennsic 47 (2018). we each got a round disc of copper. Hammered a pattern into it. Filled it with enamel and then had it set in the forge to cook. They came out wonderful!

The owner of the forge

Alys and the owner

Safety talk

Some of the prepared enamel

Example punched and ready for enamel


Alys Treeby and her example piece

A crucible inspired by Theophilus from his book On Divers Arts

Enamel applied

Punches for making a design

Ready for the fire

Our crucible

Watching the pieces fire and waiting for the "red"

Trying out the muffle furnace inspired by Theophilus from his book On Divers Arts

My finished piece

The back of my piece

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