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Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr
TheRosieFinn

Enameling Kit, Learn from Home with Ashley Lohr

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POWDER GLASS + METAL + FIRE: Your Enamel Jewelry Journey

Learn Enameling at Your Own Pace

for ages 15+ (teens must be supervised)

This is the physical product which includes a mailed package of the supplies as a kit. 

The supplies, PDF, the video tutorial in this kit is for personal use only. Not for re-sale.

Highlights:

  • Self-guided enamel jewelry recorded video guidance

  • Suitable for beginners and experienced jewelry makers

  • Designed by TheRosieFinn artist: Ashley Lohr from Petersburg, Alaska

  • Majority of supplies are included. There are a few items you'll need to gather or purchase. 

  • With the kit: there will be a booklet that includes a QR code to access the 50-minute video tutorial and PDF guide.

About this Course: Create unique enamel earrings from the comfort of your closest ventilated or semi-outdoor location with guidance from jewelry artist Ashley Lohr. This course includes an introduction and instructional video with a PDF guide that can be viewed in a 70-minute timeframe. With zero distractions, the course video lessons viewed, and safety practiced: you can create a pair of enamel earrings in an additional 70 minutes or less. A missed step can result in poor results or damaged property. 

This course is an excellent gift for DIY enthusiasts or those interested in torch-work jewelry making. No prior experience is needed. Once you feel comfortable with the enameling process, you can create earrings to match outfits, give as gifts or enamel jewelry as your new hobby.

 

Video Course Content:

  • Introduction to the artist and her journey into enameling

  • Materials overview what to gather, buy, or order

  • Setting up and safely using the torch

  • Importance of applying two coats of powder enamel before torching

  • Techniques for counter enameling and cleaning off fire scale

  • Working with a palette of 5 opaque and 5 transparent powder enamel colors

  • Layering enamel to build designs through multiple firings

  • Cleaning fire scale edges and attaching earring hooks

  • Bonus: Introduction to Ashley’s Look Book for inspiration

     

 Course Details:

  • Recorded outside Ashley’s home in Petersburg, Alaska

  • Includes an information booklet with a QR to the PDF which has the embedded link to the recorded video lesson, safety tips, a color chart, and a supply list

  • The 50 min. video is in landscape format and can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, or laptops

Safety Tips:

  • Perform enameling in ventilated areas such as a garage with an open door, an open-sided structure, outside under a tent, or a ventilated indoor space.

  • Do not enamel inside the home to avoid coating inside home surfaces with enamel dust.

  • Avoid food in the enameling area.

  • A missed step can result in poor results or damaged property.

    Supplies include the following: 
  • a butane torch, pennies, enamel sifter, sgraffito tool, paint brush, trivet, safety goggles, sandpaper, tweezers, zinc and lead free earring hooks, earring backs, earring cards, stencils, salt, lemon juice, 13 copper blanks, small round OR flat nose pliers, .4 ounces each of 5 opaque powder enamel colors, .4 ounces each of 5 transparent powder enamel colors, .6 ounce of counter enamel and a lesson booklet. 

Perfect for Adults and teens 15+ with supervision:  Ashley has empowered many who were initially intimidated by using a torch. She has over fifteen years of experience teaching teens torch fired jewelry. 

For 15- 18-year-olds: it’s advised to view steps with an adult and have an adult supervise the first few enameling projects. Reminder: zero distractions. Use your smartphone to view the video and PDF only. 

Xtras: 

1) Ashley's look book (for design and color inspiration)

2) Fit Kit (learn how to use frit with the supplies in this kit)

3) Gold Decal (learn how to add decals over enamel)

4) Sterling silver hooks (a set of 10 pairs if you prefer sterling silver hooks) 

Reminder:

  1. Watch the video (a QR to the video is included in the lesson booklet)

  2. Read the safety tips

  3. Collect all materials before starting the enameling process

  4. A missed step can result in poor results or damaged property

Get Ready to Create: Purchase this digital course and look forward to making your own unique jewelry while gaining confidence in using a torch. Enjoy the creative process at your own pace, with no need to schedule or perform on Zoom.

Happy Enameling! -Ashley