Conference 2008 - Workshop 3

 

Finishing Techniques Workshop with Rachel Gogerley


It is widely recognised that with enamel, the most difficult finish to achieve is that of a perfectly smooth shiny even colour, with no pitting, cloudiness or other defects. We will go through the 5 steps required to produce this high quality finish.
Focus will be on the key techniques of stoning, final firings, pumice and rouge polishing. Demonstrations of how to stone, brush out and re-fire work will be given. The polishing techniques will show you how can enhance the enamel surface and remove scratches from the metal and fire stain from silver without damaging the enamel.

It is essential that you bring along your own work for this workshop, pieces never finished at the bottom of your work box and/or items you’ve enamelled specifically to finish at this class. In this way you will learn how to adapt the techniques so they are relevant to your work.
This informative day will give you the knowledge to practise and achieve a professional finish to your work.

Pear drop necklace by Rachel Gogerly

 

Mirror back by Rachel Gogerly

 
Rachel Gogerly is a designer maker of fine enamel work on precious metals, which combine contemporary design with the classic techniques of champlevé, basse taille and guilloché (engine turning).
She has undertaken several prestigious commissions including a piece for The Platinum Awards, Liberty of London and most recently The Goldsmiths’ Permanent Collection in 2005. This year she received the Silver Award in the Enamellers section at The Goldsmiths’ Craft Council Awards. In 2002 she became a Freeman of The Goldsmiths’ Company and has always taken an active role in organisations supporting the craft industry.
Now in her 20th year of business, Rachel continues to sell her work throughout the UK, at selected Shows and Fairs and at various shops and galleries.
See her website for full details www.rachelgogerly.co.uk