"You don't want to over fire if you want clarity of line..
also, graphite will work on any light opaque and on transparetns..
if you over fire, the enamel will start distorting the graphite and become absorbed
by the enamel... some would like this effect!"
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Note: A torch can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. It is a MAP Gas Kit and uses a disposable gas cyclinder. The tip is standard with the kit. I also use an acetylene with the same results with a #3 torch tip.
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Let's begin -
"You don't want to over fire if you want clarity of line..
also, graphite will work on any light opaque and on transparetns..
if you over fire, the enamel will start distorting the graphite and become absorbed
by the enamel... some would like this effect!"
*
Note: A torch can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. It is a MAP Gas Kit and uses a disposable gas cyclinder. The tip is standard with the kit. I also use an acetylene with the same results with a #3 torch tip.
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Let's begin -
Any graphite , pencil, mechanical or otherwise can be used . Chris uses a sharpened carpenters pencil sometimes.
Yes, this process can be done in a kiln.
Any graphite , pencil, mechanical or otherwise can be used . Chris uses a sharpened carpenters pencil sometimes.
Yes, this process can be done in a kiln.