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	THOMPSON ENAMELS		THE LIST BELOW WILL BE THE RANGE OF THOMPSON ENAMELS THAT ARE TO BE USED IN THE HOLLY COOPER POWDER PLAY CLASS.
	In stock, see all the individual colours listed below in 9gm packs
	WE HAVE 46 COLOURS IN STOCK BELOW BOTH OPAQUE AND TRANSPARENT RANGES. THESE THOMPSON ENAMELS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR 104 SOFT GLASS: The 9000 series of Thompson Enamels are vitreous enamels (highly pigmented ground glass), that have been especially formulated for use with any 104 COE glass (Effetre, Lauscha, Vetrofond, etc.) These are lead free colours that are produced in a 80 mesh, fine powder form, and can be rolled or sifted (see SIFTERS available under 'Equipment' list) on the molten surface of the glass to produce vibrant new colours,ombré effects or to alter existing colours. Thompson Enamels can also be used to produce stringers with new or multi colours too.The advantage of using an enamelled stringer is that it is stiffer than just a standard glass stringer and therefore easier to use in the heat. MINI TUTORIAL: After forming a molten gather roll it in enamel several times and then pull out. This stringer will be noticeably stiffer and will be slightly difficult to pull out. HINT: An easier way to grab hold of the gather is to grasp a smaller chunk of the glass at it's tip with tweezers or pliers,and then in the center area, reheat again and then pull out the stringer. A lightly enameled stringer will create lovely webbed effects while a heavily enamelled stringer will produce lucent color streaks. These stringers, when cold need to be stored carefully as they tend to be more brittle than standard glass stringers and break easily. TUTORIAL on Enamel Watercolour Effects: http://www.wetcanvas.com/Articles2/10208/209/ THE PROPERTIES Of THOMPSON ENAMELS And SAFETY: Enamels are made of finely ground glass that’s been modified with metals that give the enamel its color. The resulting material is highly saturated, making enamel a bit more brittle than glass alone. It’s this property that makes enamel work best as a coating on metals or glass. Enamels have higher working temperature than glass rod, requiring 1500° F/815° C to fuse. Making matters a little more challenging, they are also very sensitive to being heated quickly. Enamel needs time to process heat on the way up to working temperature or it will very easily boil. To avoid boiling the enamels bring them to temperature slowly, introducing an enameled bead into the back of the flame and gradually working forward until the enamel is fused. As we take precautions with enamel to avoid boiling, we also need to be aware of flame chemistry. Certain enamel colors- especially the pinks, purples, and white- are more sensitive to reduction, which leaves scummy yellowish/brownish residue on the surface of the bead. An oxidizing flame, to the other end, can cause boiling. A NEUTRAL flame is your best bet.
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	Thompson Enamels		Thompson Enamels Sample Pack
	29 Assort. Colours
	29 Opaque Assorted Colours. Individual 9 gm packs avail. listed here on this page. For full product information and use, see above - ALL THE INDIVIDUAL OPAQUE COLOUR POWDERS ARE LISTED HERE BELOW
	More Details	$155.90


	BG		Sifter for Enamel Large
	38mm Bowl Diameter
	These sifters are used to hold Thompson Enamels while sprinkling onto the molten surface of the glass to produce vibrant new colours,ombré effects or to alter existing colours. Here's how to use a sifter, see it at 31 on the following video https://www.facebook.com/elena.hernburg.3/videos/288340540300920/?idorvanity=1109333589502629
	More Details	$10.95


	BG		Sifter for Enamel Medium
	20 mm Bowl Diameter
	These sifters are used to hold Thompson Enamels while sprinkling onto the molten surface of the glass to produce vibrant new colours,ombré effects or to alter existing colours. Here's how to use a sifter, see it at 31 on the following video https://www.facebook.com/elena.hernburg.3/videos/288340540300920/?idorvanity=1109333589502629
	More Details	$9.35


	BG		Fine Line Enamel Sifter
	Line diameter 1.58mm x Enamel Bowl 25mm x Handle 155mm
	.A Fine Line Sifter is a perfect tool to use if you want to draw with powdered glass. Place powders,enamels orvery fine frit into the reservoir then hold the sifter over your base glass. Gently rubbing back and forth along the textured handle causes a fine steady stream of powder to fall out of the sifter’s tip. The small hole allows only a small amount of powder to disburse.
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	BG		JC ENAMEL LINE AND DOT APPLICATORS
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	SEE ALL THE SIZES LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE........These line and dot applicators allow you to create a perfect fine line or various sized dots depending on the size chosen. These tools dispense frit, powdered glass and enamels by shaking, tapping, or for the greatest control, by moving the Coil Actuator. It is incredibly easy to use. With just one hand, you hold the Applicator and move the Coil Actuator forward and backward with either your finger or thumb. You easily control the volume of glass or enamel, from a gentle sprinkle to a heavy flow, by the pressure applied and the speed you move the Coil Actuator
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	Thompson Enamels		14 Transparent Thompson Enamels Sample Pack
	14 x 9gm packs
	14x9gm Transparent Assorted Colours. Individual 9 gm packs also avail.all listed here on this page. For full product information and use, see information at the top of the page- ALL THE INDIVIDUAL TRANSPARENT COLOUR POWDERS ARE LISTED HERE BELOW
	More Details	$128.90


	BG		BEAD FIRING RACK FOR ENAMELS LUSTERS and CERAMIC GLAZES
	19cm x 19cm
	This Bead Firing Mandrel Rack is manufactured from stainless steel in the U.S.A. Designed to suspend beads by their holes (included are 8 extra mandrels) in the kiln for fire on paints and lusters, enameling and ceramic glazes. A floating center gives support to prevent the mandrels from bending under the weight of heavy beads when fired.. Included also are 8 assorted diameter mandrels.
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	BG		OUR SELECTION OF ASSORTED FRITS ARE AVAILABLE SEE LISTING UNDER FRITS
	27gm
	In stock..Exceptionally intense furnace glass coloured frits.These superb color mixes,are manufactured with COE 96 glass and can be used with all COE 104 glasses.They be used very sparingly because of their intensity and have been methodically tested on Moretti White, Black,Ivories and Transparents to achieve just the right colour blend.
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	BG		JC ENAMEL LINE AND DOT APPLICATOR EXTRA SMALL
	EXTRA SMALL
	We are taking orders on this applicator. Email your preferred size..Presently out of stock..These line and dot applicators allow you to create a perfect fine line or various sized dots depending on the size chosen. These tools dispense frit, powdered glass and enamels by shaking, tapping, or for the greatest control, by moving the Coil Actuator. It is incredibly easy to use. With just one hand, you hold the Applicator and move the Coil Actuator forward and backward with either your finger or thumb. You easily control the volume of glass or enamel, from a gentle sprinkle to a heavy flow, by the pressure applied and the speed you move the Coil Actuator
	More Details	$19.95


	BG		JC ENAMEL LINE AND DOT APPLICATOR SMALL
	SMALL
	We are taking orders on this applicator. Email your preferred size..Presently out of stock..These line and dot applicators allow you to create a perfect fine line or various sized dots depending on the size chosen. These tools dispense frit, powdered glass and enamels by shaking, tapping, or for the greatest control, by moving the Coil Actuator. It is incredibly easy to use. With just one hand, you hold the Applicator and move the Coil Actuator forward and backward with either your finger or thumb. You easily control the volume of glass or enamel, from a gentle sprinkle to a heavy flow, by the pressure applied and the speed you move the Coil Actuator
	More Details	$20.95


	BG		JC ENAMEL LINE AND DOT APPLICATOR MEDIUM
	MEDIUM
	...These line and dot applicators allow you to create a perfect fine line or various sized dots depending on the size chosen. These tools dispense frit, powdered glass and enamels by shaking, tapping, or for the greatest control, by moving the Coil Actuator. It is incredibly easy to use. With just one hand, you hold the Applicator and move the Coil Actuator forward and backward with either your finger or thumb. You easily control the volume of glass or enamel, from a gentle sprinkle to a heavy flow, by the pressure applied and the speed you move the Coil Actuator
	More Details	$23.95


	BG		JC ENAMEL LINE AND DOT APPLICATOR LARGE
	LARGE
	We are taking orders on this applicator. Email your preferred size. Presently out of stock..These line and dot applicators allow you to create a perfect fine line or various sized dots depending on the size chosen. These tools dispense frit, powdered glass and enamels by shaking, tapping, or for the greatest control, by moving the Coil Actuator. It is incredibly easy to use. With just one hand, you hold the Applicator and move the Coil Actuator forward and backward with either your finger or thumb. You easily control the volume of glass or enamel, from a gentle sprinkle to a heavy flow, by the pressure applied and the speed you move the Coil Actuator
	More Details	$24.95