enamel on pens ?/ help

[theoj]

Hi everyone,


i am interested in enameling directly onto a tube (if possible). there are a lot of enameled pens out there. i would like to know how people who enamel accomplish this. enameling typically occurs on fine silver or copper metal. i am open to suggestions. i do have the ability to solder if need be. is there a tutorial out there somewhere?


thanks for your help in advance


dora

 

[Jamie]

If you are talking about baked on enamel, it's a process that requires the proper type of enamel and a kiln. Do a search for "making enameled jewelry" and see what you come up with.
Good luck!

 

[theoj]

Hi there again,


thanks for the pm to another site for potential information on topic. i havent been given access yet to check it out.

as far as enameling goes, I do have enamels and I do own a paragon kiln. Its not the process of how to enamel that I am looking for but the material specific to pen making. do people fabricate/metal cast their own metal needs. is there a caster who already has pen blanks that are specific to the pen hardware needs etc

thanks dora

 

[dfurlano]

You can do any of the above. Mostly you see accent enamel on sterling silver, copper is too soft and gold too expensive. Some pen makers do enamel titanium but I heard it is not easy and titanium is hard to machine. There are casters that will work with your wax also there is a lost wax class that is going to be held in Maryland in the near future. I believe that Jimgo is signed up. They will let you cast what ever is you want to make.

I machine Sterling and use enamel but only on the clips, center bands and accent pieces.

I approved your registration, sorry it took so long.

Dan.