Use Silkscreens to Add Interest to your Enamels

Details matter. You can create intricate details in just a few short steps by using silkscreens to layer color with enamel. Follow these quick steps.

It’s attention to detail that makes the difference between average and stunning.

~Francis Atterbury

How to use silkscreens with enamels a silkscreen and an enameled square

Prepare Your Blank

Create a blank by sifting and firing two layers of enamel onto a piece of prepared copper. I often create many blanks at a time and use them when the design mood strikes. That way when I’m designing, I’m ready to go.

How to Use the Silkscreen with Enamels

  • Place enamel on a piece of paper on a flat surface
  • Place 4 coins (or supports as high as the enamel) where the 4 corners of the frame will sit
  • Place the screen on those 4 supports
  • Sprinkle some enamel towards the top of the screen
  • Gently press down on the two top corners with one hand while at the same time 
  • Take a plastic card (like a credit card) and scrape the enamel towards the other end of the screen (only do this once) 
  • Gently lift the screen off the enamel
  • Fire the enamel 
  • Gently dust off the excess enamel from the screen
enameling and silkscreens how to use silkscreens with an image of silkscreens

A Video Demonstration

Start Designing Now

I’ve designed each individual screen. There are so many possibilities with each screen. Here are a few you can choose from. Click on the image to buy yours to start creating.

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