Cool Tools resident artist, Karen Trexler studied metalsmithing and jewelry design in college and received a BFA from Ball State University. Karen then continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and received her MFA in the spring of 2018 before joining the Cool Tools team.

Torch firing enamels is an easy and inexpensive way to add color to a project. In this video, Karen demonstrates how to torch fire Thompson Enamels, Fine Line Overglaze and Sunshine Enamels. Learn do's ad don'ts, the stages of enameling while firing and the correct torching process. A perfect way to get started in enameling without a kiln.