A "happy accident" with enameling
Yesterday, during my demo at a workshop I was teaching at the studio, I grabbed for the container of Aqua. Unfortunately, I thought I was picking the Opaque version, but instead chose the Transparent one. Not a big deal, you might think, but it can be. Most of my experience with transparent enamel over filigree beads has been one of a dark enamel where the color is barely perceptible, which is why I recommend that you apply two layers of an opaque enamel as a base coat. It provides the canvas for the transparent enamel. Yesterday I had a surprise!
The bead on the right is an example of Aqua transparent over two layers of white. The bead on the left is the one I created yesterday ... three layers of Aqua Transparent over metal! It's a deep rich color that the photograph does not adequately capture, but I think you get the picture!
The Happy Accidents Group on facebook is shaping up to be a really nice crowd. Why don't you join us? Would love to have you!
7 comments:
Both colors look great! I love when I have a "Hey, that looks good" moment while crafting. Happy Accident Group sounds fun.
Just like glazing, ceramics, every once in a while I come across a happy accident. Unfortunately, I most of the time can't remember how it came about or figure out how to repeat it. Love that deep blue.
Don't you just love what enamels can do :) Love that left bead a lot!! Makes me want to go out in the very hot garage and play with the enamels and see we can create! Can't wait to see more "Happy Accidents"!
Ooooo I have a good one to share...waiting for it to cure..heehee..I think your sweet accident is just lovely!! xo
Gorgeous! And my aqua enamel arrived this morning - now I have to try it. I always put the transparents on white first, so this is great to know!
They both looked great. I'll be checking out the group. I go for my enameling class tonight. Can't wait.
Looks yummy! I don't have many transparents but it looks like I need more.
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