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Cloisonné Jewelry by Merry-Lee Rae



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Merry-Lee Rae  
Rae Studios  
P. O. Box 1812  
Freedom, CA 95019  

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Since 1976, I have been designing and making cloisonné jewelry in my California studio. The techniques I use are primarily a result of trial and error. After thousands of pieces and as many mistakes, I have a narrow but proven approach. I hope that you will find a tidbit of information here that will aid you in the pursuit of your enameling challenges. The fusion of glass and gold have never lost their attraction for me. I continue to be captured by the magic of the medium...

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Blotting
After wet packing a layer, the piece should be dry before you put it into the kiln. I use a square of unscented white toilet paper folded into a square to blot out excess moisture. Lay it over the piece and pat gently. I find that impurities are suspended in the water and will be drawn out at this time. Never reuse this little blotter as it will have grains of enamel stuck to it. (You didn't really want to see a picture of Toilet Paper did you?)  







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