JC Herrell /The enamel mixing tutorial

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The enamel mixing tutorial

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Learn how to mix and pull your own custom colors with Thompson enamels and 104COE glass. Explore exciting new alabasters, pastels, and more in this color mixing tutorial!

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Tutorial information



I can't wait to tell you more about making your own colors with 104 COE glass and Thompson enamels.  Make your own colors to fill gaps in your color palette and create more friendly and diverse alabaster colors.  Find out more about this tutorial, the supplies you'll need and how well it fits your skills in this section.

Preview of colors
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Printable: Supply suggestions
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Handy links for Thompson enamels
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About this tutorial

Things to know about working with Enamels



In this section we'll discuss the ways enamels are different to work with than glass and special cleaning considerations.  I'll also share a few key tips for successfully creating and decorating with your new hand mixed colors.  This section has one printable page to help you take notes and remember our five keys to success.
Working properties of enamel
Working safely with enamels
Printable: Keys to success with this tutorial
Key to success with this tutorial

Let's mix!



This section has one printable page and a video all about how to mix your enamels into glass.  We'll talk techniques and troubleshoot some common challenges to find methods that work for you.  
Printable: How to mix enamels into glass
Lets mix!

Making colors



This section has  two printable pages and three videos exploring color possibilities.  We'll talk techniques and troubleshoot some common challenges to find methods that work for you.   Print the color palette overview list to accompany our journeys mixing enamels to create new alabaster and pastel colors - it has a lot of room to take your own notes at the torch too!  And have the printable example recipes at your side while we discuss how to make even more colors and explore how to make all your own custom colors.
Printable: Color palette overview
DIY alabaster colors
How to make pastel colors
Printable: Even more colors, example recipes
How to make even more colors

Use your new cane



In this section we'll talk about using your new colors with discussions focusing on heat control, troubleshooting, bead construction, and decoration possibilities.  
Lets use your new colors.mp4