AY Honor Copper Enameling

Copper Enameling

Skill Level

1

Year

1972

Version

08.09.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

Overview

Get ready to combine metal, colorful glass-like enamel, heat, and creativity to make awesome pieces of art! This honor introduces youth to the fascinating world of enameling, where powdered glass is fused to metal to create durable, colorful designs. This honor is a cool combination of science, craftsmanship, and art. You'll learn how heat transforms materials, practice working safely with metal and enamel, and create colorful projects using several creative techniques. By the end, you'll have five unique pieces you've actually made yourself—and skills you can use for decorations, gifts, pins, and more!

The Challenging Part

The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:

8. Make at least five items using the following techniques:

a. Swirling

b. Stencil

c. Threads

d. Mosaic

e. Scraffito