Saturday 27 April 2013

WORKING AT HY-TECH ENAMELLING LTD

Remember at the beginning of November, the post, Great Expectations I proudly announced that I had undertaken a commission for Cheltenham Connect. 3 enamel panels that would celebrate 200 years of trading on the Bath Road, Cheltenham. Well that project is progressing.
Rachel and I had a very exciting day working with John at Hy-Tech Enamelling Ltd, www.hytechenamellers.co.uk having a practice before launching onto the large panels in May.
I have cut stencils which Rachel and I will be drawing through
onto the bisque enamel (that is as technical as I will get).
The panels are then put on a continuous conveyor 
and taken through the furnace and fired at 800 degrees
An extraordinary sight.
Rachel and I now know what to expect. John and his team were really welcoming and generous with their expertise. I am so looking forward to working on the real thing.

Tuesday 9 April 2013

BLACK SWAN ARTS OPEN

I have just had notification from Black Swan Arts, Frome, that
this piece has been selected for their Arts Open exhibition.
From April 26 to May 25, 2013.
See www.blackswan.org.uk for details.