Blue Enamel Circle Earrings

Pure copper torch fired with vitreous glass enamel. These copper discs are hand cut from pure copper sheet. They are formed and enameled with a torch with several layers of vitreous glass enamel.

Copper disc shape is 3/4″, total earring length  1 1/2″”.
Stainless steel earwires. (If you prefer sterling silver please send a message.)

Handmade in USA.

WHAT IS ENAMELED COPPER?

Enameling is glass fused to metal at high heat. Enamels are finely ground glass, like fine sand (or even more finely pulverized and mixed with an oil or adhesive). They may be opaque or transparent; their colors come from the use of various oxides.

The pieces are then torch fired, either by holding with a steel rod or by using a trivet on a stand. Several layers of enamel need to be applied one at a time to produce a thick enough finish. Large pieces have to be fired one side at a time. This is where the real creativity happens!

Enameling is characterized by brilliant, non-fading colors, tremendous durability, variety of color effects depending on angle of light, and tremendous versatility – from jewelry (many people are familiar with cloisonne, which is a type of enameling), to bowls and wall pieces, to large-scale interior or exterior murals. The medium of enameling goes back two thousand years and forms part of the artistic heritage on six continents.