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Jewellery Enamelling

Jewellery Enamelling Supplies, Enamel Powders & Copper Blanks

Make your own enamel jewellery with specialist jewellery enamelling supplies designed for bright colour, glossy shine and seriously satisfying results. From vibrant enamel powders and decorative wafers to copper blanks, kilns and essential accessories, this range has everything you need to create bold pendants, charms and keepsake pieces.

Jewellery enamelling is where powdered glass meets metal and becomes magic: the enamel fuses in the kiln to form a smooth, durable finish that catches the light beautifully. Whether you’re new to enamelling or upgrading a home studio, you can experiment with opaque and transparent colour effects, layering, stencilling and textured chips to make every piece uniquely yours.

Explore enamel jewellery workshops, stock up on refill powders, and choose copper blanks in single pieces or value packs for batching gifts and collections. It’s a brilliant way to level up your “make your own jewellery” skills— one glossy, colour-packed firing at a time.

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1. What is jewellery enamelling?

Jewellery enamelling is the process of fusing powdered glass (enamel) onto metal—often copper—using a kiln. The result is a glossy, hard-wearing, colour-rich finish that’s perfect for pendants, charms and decorative pieces.

Enamel jewellery inspiration

Enamel jewellery example (Teresa Kent, Lappelli Studio)

2. What do I need to start enamelling at home?

You’ll typically need enamel powders, a metal blank (such as copper), a sifter/sieve, a firing stand or stilt, tongs and heat-safe gloves, plus an enamelling kiln. Add wafers/chips or stencils for texture and pattern, and you’re ready to create everything from solid colour to layered effects.

Enamel powders for jewellery enamelling

Colourful enamel powders for fusing onto metal

3. Step-by-step: how do I enamel a pendant?

Below is a beginner-friendly process for enamelling a small copper blank. (Key tip: don’t touch the cleaned metal surface with your fingers—skin oils can affect the finish.)

Select your copper blank/pendant and set up a clean sheet of paper to work on (change paper between colours to avoid contamination).
Clean the metal with abrasive rubber/sandpaper to remove oxidation, then wipe with a dry cloth.
Avoid touching the cleaned surface with fingers.
Place the blank on a small stand (U-strip, small wooden block, or even a strip of stationery staples) for easier handling.
Dust enamel powder evenly using a small sieve/sifter until the metal is no longer visible—aim for solid coverage without applying too thickly.

Applying enamel powder to a copper blank

You can use stencils for patterns, blend colours for an ombré effect, or sprinkle wafers/chips over the powder for raised texture.

Enamel stencilling technique example

Lift the blank carefully (a palette knife helps) and place it on a mesh rack for firing—ensure there’s no enamel underneath or it may stick.

Enamelling piece placed on rack for firing

Fire in an enamelling kiln at around 800°C until the enamel fuses (small pieces often fuse quickly; larger pieces take longer).

Firing enamel in a kiln

Cromartie Enamelling Kiln CEK4 available here

Remove carefully using safety gloves and tongs; check for a smooth glossy surface. If needed, refire briefly and keep monitoring.
Cool on a heatproof surface (you may hear small metallic “pings” as it cools—normal).
Once cool, quench in water using tongs, then clean the back/edges as needed.
Repeat for a second coat if you want deeper colour or more even coverage.
For firing the front when the back is already enamelled, use a pronged firing stand (not a mesh rack) so it won’t stick.

Removing enamel piece from kiln

Pronged firing stand for enamelling

After the final firing, remove any sharp “tags” with an enamel file or sandpaper once fully cooled.
Add a chain, jump ring or keyring to finish your piece.

Extra tips for better results

Opaque powders are often easier for beginners because they give solid coverage. Use clean paper per colour, reuse excess powder for backs where suitable, and focus on a smooth surface as your main “done” indicator—some colours can shift slightly as they cool.

4. Interested in jewellery enamelling workshops?

If you would be interested in attending enamelling workshops at Cromartie, email enquiries-cromartiehobbycraft@outlook.com to register your interest and be added to the mailing list for future events.

Enamel jewellery example by Teresa Kent