Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Arts and Crafts/Copper Enameling

Copper Enameling
Arts and Crafts General Conference See also Copper Enameling - Advanced	Skill Level 1
	Year of Introduction: 1972

The Copper Enameling Honor is a component of the Artisan Master Award .

Contents

1. Know the difference between low-temp and high-temp enameling.

2. Name the materials on which the low-temp process can be used.

3. What is the proper method of cleaning items to be enameled? Why is it important to clean items to be enameled?

4. How is copper finished to prevent tarnishing?

5. Name the tools used in enameling.

6. What heat sources can be used for low-temp enameling? What safety precautions should be followed?

7. How are pin backs and magnets attached to the back of metal pieces?

8. Make at least five items using the following techniques

a. Swirling

b. Stencil

c. Threads

d. Mosaic

e. Scraffito

NOTE: The high-fire firing for this honor need not be done by the candidate. This honor may be earned using either the high-fire or the low-fire enameling.

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