AY Honor Copper Enameling Answer Key

Copper Enameling

Skill Level

1

Year

1972

Version

21.11.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

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:

8a

Swirling

8b

Stencil

8c

Threads

8d

Mosaic

8e

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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