MASON STAINS – APPLICATION METHODS VIDEO
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Add Mason Stains to your enameling vocabulary with this 5 hour video class! The dynamic duo of Jean Van Brederode and April Wengren explain the characteristics of Mason Stains and how to properly use them in vitreous enameling. Three samples are demonstrated using different application methods and mediums. Application methods are then combined in a final finished piece. Take your enameling to the next level with the addition of Mason Stains to your enameling toolbox and this video will pave the way!
Students will learn:
(1) Mason Stains – What they are and how to use them in enameling
(2) How to properly sift and fire 80 mesh enamel
(3) Four ways to apply Mason Stains to the enamel, how to kiln fire them, and cleanup
(4)Two kinds of surfaces, whiteboard and copper, and how to prepare them for Mason Stains
(5) Using water-based and oil-based mediums with Mason Stains
Supplies needed to complete this course:
Mason Stains (http://enamel-warehouse.com)
Metal surface such as copper or white board
Water
Rubbing alcohol for clean-up
Thompson 80 mesh 1030 foundation white, Thompson 2030 transparent
clear, 1995 black
Klyr-Fire or other holding agent
Plastic paint palate with wells
Several soft round-tipped paint brushes
Copaiba and Anise seed oil
A-5 thinning oil
Quill pen
6″x 6″ glossy tile (for mixing paint)
Palate knife
Kiln and firing tools
Clear contact paper
Exacto knife
Red Saral transfer paper
Scratching tool like a long toothpick or dental tool
Sponge tool
Wet/dry sandpaper or alundum stone
Metal cleaner like Dawn dish liquid or Penny Brite copper cleaner
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