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Thompson Mechanical Crayon enamels

• Ronda Whitaker

  

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  October 3, 2014

  Has anyone ever used these? I bought some for grins and giggles but not sure the proper way to use them. Can they just be drawn on a slick enameled shape or does it need a tooth to hold the crayon? I am very much a novice at enameling and wanting to learn more.

  Thanks,

  Ronda

  Has anyone ever used these? I bought some for grins and giggles but not sure the proper way to use them. Can they just be drawn on a slick enameled shape or does it need a tooth to hold the crayon? I am very much a novice at enameling and wanting to learn more.

  Thanks,

  Ronda

• Charles Winkel

  

  Member
   

  October 3, 2014

  Use them as you would use a regular crayon. Read John Killmaster in the October 1995 Glass on Metal on enamel crayons. He demonstrates on how to use and fire the crayons. The crayons are usually fired in layers at 1360 degrees. I have found different temperatures create different textures and colors.  Have fun with the crayons and don't be afraid to try something different.

  Charles 

  Use them as you would use a regular crayon. Read John Killmaster in the October 1995 Glass on Metal on enamel crayons. He demonstrates on how to use and fire the crayons. The crayons are usually fired in layers at 1360 degrees. I have found different temperatures create different textures and colors.  Have fun with the crayons and don't be afraid to try something different.

  Charles 

• Ronda Whitaker

  

  Member
   

  October 4, 2014

  Thank you, Charles. I played a little last night with varying results but am excited about the possibilities!

  Thank you, Charles. I played a little last night with varying results but am excited about the possibilities!