Vitreous Enamel Copper Charms

Course Description

About The Workshop : This workshop offers an introduction to kiln-fired enamel on copper, a process that fuses glass to metal through high heat. Guided step by step, participants will create a series of small enamel charms while developing a practical understanding of layering, color application, and kiln firing. Working on pre-prepared copper bases, you will explore how transparent and opaque enamels respond to heat, and how timing and temperature influence surface quality and color variation. The transformative nature of fire means that no two pieces are ever identical — each charm develops its own unique character. Workshop Highlights : - Preparation and understanding of copper as an enameling base - Proper firing procedures using a kiln - Working with transparent and opaque (solid) enamel colors Techniques Covered: - Sifting (dry application) for even enamel coverage - Wet packing for controlled color placement and detail - Glass overlay techniques to create depth and surface variation - Stencil methods and for Masking techniques for controlled enamel application - Creating single-color and multi-color compositions - Enameling on single-sided and double-sided surfaces Class Size: Maximum of six participants per class Note: - All copper bases are pre-cut and prepared by the instructor, allowing you to focus fully on the enameling process. - Each participant will complete two enamel charms (sizes range from 1.5 cm to 5 cm) during the workshop and may choose to turn their pieces into a hand bracelet, brooch, or keychain. - Workshops can be taught in English/Cantonese - ~2 - 2.5 hours workshop - Suitable for participants aged 16 and above - 關於工作坊 : 本工作坊將介紹窯燒銅胎琺瑯工藝， 一種透過高溫將玻璃釉料熔融並附著於金屬表面的技法。課程將循序漸進地指導學員，創作一系列小型琺瑯吊飾，同時建立對於分層技法、色彩運用與窯燒流程的實務理解。 在預先準備好的銅胎基底上進行創作，您將探索透明與不透明釉料在高溫下的變化，以及燒製時間與溫度如何影響表面質感與色彩層次。 火焰的轉化特性，使每一件作品皆獨一無二，每枚吊飾都將呈現其專屬的個性與風貌。 工作坊亮點 : - 紫銅作為琺瑯基底之準備與基礎認識 - 窯爐燒製之正確操作流程與要點 - 透明與不透明琺瑯釉料之應用與特性說明 課程內容涵蓋以下技法： - 篩粉法（乾式施釉），以達成均勻且穩定之釉層覆蓋 - 濕鋪法，用於精準控制色彩配置與細節表現 - 玻璃疊加技法，營造層次深度與表面質感變化 - 模板與遮蔽技法之運用，以提升琺瑯施作之精確度 - 單色與多色構圖之設計與製作 - 單面與雙面金屬表面之琺瑯製作工法 課堂人數: 可接受單人報名，最多六人一班 備註: - 所有銅製基底材料皆由講師預先裁切與處理完成，讓學員能專注於琺瑯製作過程 - 每位學員於工作坊期間將完成兩件琺瑯吊飾作品(尺寸範圍為 1.5cm - 5cm)，並可選擇將作品製作成手鍊、胸針或鑰匙圈 - 課程可提供英語／粵語授課 - 工作坊時間約為 2 至 2.5 小時 - 適合 16 歲或以上人士參加