New Pileated Woodpecker Design for Enameling

[mdengraver]

New Pileated Woodpecker design for enameling
See pic

 

[papart1]

What is the framework made of to fill with enamel please?

 

[mdengraver]

Work in Progress will show later. Enamel on copper

 

[mdengraver]

Pileated pics today

 

[mdengraver]

See pic

 

[mdengraver]

Now on PNP film ready for metal transfer for etching.

 

[mdengraver]

Papart1 after the design is etched on copper in ferric chloride the enamels will be packed in the copper cavities left from the acid etch and fired in a kiln between 1400 and 1500 degrees

 

[mdengraver]

Woodpecker Etch for Enameling using PNP Blue film using Ferric Chloride

 

[mdengraver]

Progress Pic

 

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Progress Pic

 

[pmace]

Are the cells deep enough to get a couple of layers of clear over the color?

 

[mdengraver]

Progress Pics

 

[papart1]

not a quick process, but your love for this art is going to be breathtaking when completed. Thanks for taking the time to keep us informed........and of course with the finish piece I hope. paps

 

[papart1]

ah.......do you escavate the depressions with nsk..........or power assist gravers please?

 

[papart1]

sooo......each layer of etching takes it down a little more until the desired depth is required then.

 

[mdengraver]

Papaart1: Stoning the surface until enamels are level to the metal, wet and dry grits of sandpaper using water. After a final grit, a final flash fire will be executed in the kiln to restore the vibrancy of the enamels

 

[papart1]

I can't wait for the finished bird. Someone is really going to love this beaut. Thanks again for the trip. paps

 

[mdengraver]

It will be placed in a shadowbox with backlighting. Thanks!

 

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Latest before firing in the kiln

 

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Progress Pic