EZ960® Sterling Ring with Fine Silver Painted Enamel by Karen Trexler

enamel on sterling silver ring tutorial

In this video, Karen demonstrates how to use EZ960 Sterling Silver Clay and Syringe to create a ring with a vitreous enamel inlay. Karen shows how enamel can be wet packed and fused onto sintered metal clay by applying it in the low area of this ring, before using a stamp alongside Fine Silver Painting Powder to apply a fine silver accent to the enamel.

No depletion gilding is needed. Enamel directly on EZ960 Sterling Silver as a result of the enriched fine silver content in this particular Sterling alloy.

EZ960 is a great, all purpose metal clay with excellent working properties. Because the clay is a sterling silver alloy, one of its best attributes is its post firing strength, in comparison to fine silver. This inherent strength makes EZ960 the perfect choice for jewelry that takes lots of abuse, such as rings and bracelets. It is also great for jewelry with findings and components such as bails, hinges and clasps, as well as delicate pieces that would benefit from the strength of sterling silver.

 

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  • EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay in 25g and 50g packages video Cool Tools | Organic Shape Cells Earrings with Silver Metal Clay by Karen Trexler

    $66.45 - $135.70

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    EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay
    EZ960® Sterling Silver Clay Fire open shelf on a raised hard ceramic kiln shelf at 1675°F / 913°C - 2 hours, full ramp. No carbon required.Shrinkage: 10-11%Torch firing is not recommended. This is ...
  • EZ960® Sterling Silver Syringe - 10 gram package EZ960® Sterling Silver Syringe - 10 gram with 3 tips

    $32.90

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    EZ960® Sterling Silver Syringe - 10 gram
    EZ960® Sterling Silver Syringe Fire open shelf on a raised hard ceramic kiln shelf at 1675°F / 913°C - 2 hours, full ramp. No carbon required.Shrinkage: 10-11%Torch firing is not recommended. This ...
  • Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel jar and lavender oil bottle 3 fine silver for enamel samples

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    Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel
    Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel - 5 grams Fine Silver Painting Powder for Enamel allows you to add hand painted details to your vitreous enamel projects. Handwrite a name or accent your enam...
  • set of 4 gray plastic Stone Setting Punch - Cushion Set stones the easy way! Perfect for metal clay and polymer clay. Each Stone Setting Punch is perfectly calibrated for setting a specific sized stone in clay. Don't waste the punchings, save for a project and use as embellishments. Punch is 2-3/8" long set of 4 gray plastic Stone Setting Punch - Cushion Set stones the easy way! Perfect for metal clay and polymer clay. Each Stone Setting Punch is perfectly calibrated for setting a specific sized stone in clay. Don't waste the punchings, save for a project and use as embellishments. Punch is 2-3/8" long

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    Stone Setting Punch - Cushion
    Stone Setting Punch - Cushion Set stones the easy way! Perfect for metal clay and polymer clay. Each Stone Setting Punch is perfectly calibrated for setting a specific sized stone in clay. Don't wa...
  • Brick colored Rubber Enameling Stamp - Art Deco Borders Brick colored Rubber Enameling Stamp - Art Deco Borders

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    Rubber Enameling Stamp - Art Deco Borders
    Rubber Enameling Stamp - Art Deco Borders This beautifully detailed, deep-etch, rubber stamp is made with a proprietary blend of high grade natural gum rubber mounted on gray cling foam. It produce...
  • Red Brick colored Rubber Enameling Stamp - Dragonfly Flourish Red Brick colored Rubber Enameling Stamp - Dragonfly Flourish

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    Rubber Enameling Stamp - Dragonfly Flourish
    Rubber Enameling Stamp - Dragonfly Flourish This beautifully detailed, deep-etch, rubber stamp is made with a proprietary blend of high grade natural gum rubber mounted on gray cling foam. It prod...
  • Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Script Liner #20/0 Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic handle. Royal brushes are easy to manipulate making this perfect for working with wet metal clay or applying patina in small spaces. The multi-diameter synthetic filament maintains fine points, spring and sharp edges. Use to apply and manipulate enamels when wet packing. Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Script Liner #20/0 Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic handle. Royal brushes are easy to manipulate making this perfect for working with wet metal clay or applying patina in small spaces. The multi-diameter synthetic filament maintains fine points, spring and sharp edges. Use to apply and manipulate enamels when wet packing.

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    Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Script Liner #20/0
    Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Script Liner #20/0 Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic h...
  • Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Wide 3/4" Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic handle. Use as a dusting brush on greenware projects. The multi-diameter synthetic filament maintains fine points, spring and sharp edges. A must have on your work bench! Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Wide 3/4" Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic handle. Use as a dusting brush on greenware projects. The multi-diameter synthetic filament maintains fine points, spring and sharp edges. A must have on your work bench!

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    Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Wide 3/4"
    Royal Soft-Grip™ Taklon Brush Wide 3/4" Comfort meets function in this selection of appealing and durable brushes that feature the original no-slip soft rubber grip on it's clear acrylic handle. Us...
  • sample of Medium Enamel Opaque #1996 Black 1 oz Medium Enamel Opaque #1996 Black 1 oz

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    Medium Enamel Opaque #1996 Black 1 oz
    Medium Enamel Opaque - Lead-Free Formulated to perform beautifully on a variety of metal and glass substrates, Thompson lead-free enamels are quality-made to deliver dependable, repeatable results...
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    Clay Thickness Rolling Frames
    Clay Thickness Rolling Frames Our Clay Rolling Frames make rolling metal and polymer clay to precise thicknesses easy! No dirty playing cards to bump into your work. Each Rolling Frame is numbered ...
  • Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" Set of 3 Tuff Cards are thick non-stick cards used to create, assemble and dry metal clay projects. They are thicker than a standard playing card, but the same handy size. Tuff Cards ensure you won't dump your work as you move it to your metal clay hot plate, dehydrator or elsewhere. Tuff Cards are smooth with no texture and can withstand heat of up to 500°F.

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    Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5"
    Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" Set of 3 Tuff Cards are thick non-stick cards used to create, assemble and dry metal clay projects. They are thicker than a standard playing card, but...
  • Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - Black Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - Black with greenware

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    Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - Black
    Tuff Cards Non-stick Project Cards 2.5" x 3.5" - Set of 3 - Black Tuff Cards are thick non-stick cards used to create, assemble and dry metal clay projects. They are thicker than a standard playing...
  • Cool Tools Silicone Ring Mandrels With Metal Stand video Cool Tools | Silicone Ring Mandrels for Metal Clay Ring Making

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    Cool Tools Silicone Ring Mandrels With Optional Metal Stand
    Cool Tools Silicone Ring Mandrels Non-stick silicone ring mandrels are the perfect tool for making rings or cylinders in metal clay. When mounted on our mandrel stand, these silicone ring mandrels ...
  • Work Surface & Snake Maker - Acrylic 4" x 6" video Cool Tools: Romancing the Stone Pendant by Lisel Crowley

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    Work Surface & Snake Maker - Acrylic 4" x 6"
    Work Surface & Snake Maker - Acrylic 4"x 6" These little work surfaces are so handy! Perfect for polymer clay and metal clay. These "see through" tools can be used to make clay snakes, used as ...
  • bottle of Surfactant - Metal Prep for Enameling - 2 oz video Cool Tools | The Five S's of Enameling by Jan Harrell | Enameling for Beginners

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    Surfactant - Metal Prep for Enameling - 2 oz
    Surfactant - Metal Prep for Enameling - 2 oz Surfactant breaks surface tension on metal in preparation for enamels. After surfactant has been applied, it allows the enamel to deliver a more consist...
  • white Shine Rite Polishing Pads Shine Rite Polishing Pads

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    Shine Rite Polishing Pads
    Shine Rite Polishing Pads   Use as a re-polishing or final polishing pad for all metals. Keep separate pads for different metals. Leaves a slightly matte luster. Each pad has a very thin sponge cor...
  • Mini Palette Knife with wood handle. Use it to make, stir and apply paste. Polished stainless steel flexible blade.

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    Mini Palette Knife
    Mini Palette Knife Use it to make, stir and apply paste. Polished stainless steel flexible blade.
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    Palette Knife - 7-1/2"
    Palette Knife - 7-1/2" Use this sturdy palette knife to apply paste as a texture, stir paste and to move work from place to place. The length and thickness of this palette knife improves grip and l...
  • 3M Sponge Sanding Pads set 3M Sponge Sanding Pad medium

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    3M Sponge Sanding Pads
    3M Sponge Sanding Pads Use to refine metal clay greenware and finish all metals.These pads work especially well for shaping unfired dry metal clay. This is a full sized pad measuring 4-1/2" x 5-1/2...
  • Tissue Blade - Flexible Flexible carbon steel blades will last and last if you treat them right. Wipe with CoolSlip to keep metal clay from sticking and after use to keep sharp. Great for cutting straight edges. Blade measures 6" in le

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    Tissue Blade - Flexible
    Tissue Blade - Flexible Flexible carbon steel blades will last and last if you treat them right. Wipe with CoolSlip to keep metal clay from sticking and after use to keep sharp. Great for cutting s...
  • Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Plastic

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    Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Plastic
    Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Plastic This container features an indented design that allows placement of your paint brush across the top in between use. 
  • Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Glass

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    Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Glass
    Multi-Purpose Artist Container - Glass This container features an indented design that allows placement of your paint brush across the top in between use. 
  • Tropical Shine Sanding Sticks pink fine, blue medium and black coarse Tropical Shine Sanding Stick pink fine

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    Tropical Shine Sanding Stick
    Tropical Shine Sanding Stick Use to refine metal clay greenware and finish all metals. Washable, reusable and long lasting. These files make sanding your metal clay greenware easy with their cushio...
  • Ceramic Tile Work Surface - White 3" x 6" video Cool Tools | Large Hole Celtic Beads by Wanaree Tanner

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    Ceramic Tile Work Surface - White 3" x 6"
    Ceramic Tile Work Surface - White 3" x 6" A ceramic tile used as a work surface is extremely versatile. It has just enough “grab” so that clay doesn’t scoot out from under your tools when working w...
  • plastic Mini Enamel Cups

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    Mini Enamel Cups
    Mini Enamel Cups Use to store enamels and all sorts of small parts. Perfect for traveling or just for standard organization in your studio. Package of 6 cups. Each cup features a hinged lid.

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