JC Herrell /The enameled stringer tutorial

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The enameled stringer tutorial

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Explore JC's enameled stringer recipes, learn how to pull your own enameled stringers, create your own colors and find out how to recreate several of JC's favorite designs!

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Class information



Discover more about this tutorial, the supplies you'll want to complete the projects, and check out some the beads JC has made with enameled stringers.
Enameled stringer introduction and overview
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Enameled stringer inspiration picture show
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Tool and supply suggestions for this tutorial
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Printable: Tools and supplies list
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Printable: List of enamels used in this tutorial
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Terms and conditions
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Privacy policy
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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 couple key tips for creating successful decorations with enameled stringer.  
Working properties of enamel
Working safely with enamels
Keys for success with this tutorial

Pulling enameled stringer



Everything you need to know about coating glass with enamels and pulling it into stringer.  We'll discuss making and controlling gathers of glass, how pulling enameled glass stringer is different than pulling regular stringer, and how to make new colors.  Print the recipe sheets and instructions to follow along with the videos and reference while at your torch.  
What is enameled stringer? Why use it?
Printable: JC's enameled stringer recipes
JCs enameled stringer recipes
Printable: How to make enameled stringer
How to make enameled stringer

Using enameled stringer



Now that you have a bunch of enameled stringer, let's figure out what to do with it!  In this section we'll discuss some design ideas and I'll share instructions for some of my favorite enameled stringer designs.  Projects include: 
- Brushstroke spacer 
- Fiesta stripes
- Starry night sky 
- Waterlily
- Poppy blossom
Things to do with your enameled stringer
Printable: How to make a brushstroke spacer bead
How to make a brushstroke spacer bead
Printable: How to make fiesta stripes
How to make fiesta stripes
Printable: How to make a starry night sky
How to make a starry night sky
Printable: How to make a waterlily
How to make a waterlily
Printable: How to make a poppy blossom
How to make a poppy blossom