Testers

​This is a selection of metal and enamel testers. It is important to try different techniques before using them on a piece.
As enamel is such a versatile and sometimes unpredictable material it takes lots of practice and tests to get the effect or colour you want. This can also be a fun experience as some unusual effects or even mistakes can have great results.

This is an enamel test bored. There are examples of acid etching, cloisonné wiring, sivving and many more techniques.

A selection of hand engraving and colour blending enamel testers. The large one was used in the rockpool series.