Part 1: Learn to use Inkscape, a free vector based program, to create your design.
Watch on Vimeo: Butterfly Part 1
Make a champleve butterfly pendant! Also included is a quick tutorial about how to use INKSCAPE, a free vector based program.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced
ETSY KIT:
Enamel Kit Yellow Swallowtail BUTTERFLY PENDANT Cloisonné | Etsy
Part 2: Fabricate the fine silver base and solder on the findings.
Watch on Vimeo: Butterfly Part 2
ETSY Grinding & Polishing Kit & Diamond Sanding Stick:
Grinding & Polishing Kit for finishing enamels 1 | Etsy
Diamond Sanding Strip with Sanding Stick 400 grit for | Etsy
FREE Template:
Champlevé Butterfly Template
Download INKSCAPE:
Draw Freely | Inkscape
Part 3: Bending of the wires, and how to add the BEST INSECT WING TEXTURE ever!! Also, at the very end, a quick update on my Cicada necklace.
Watch on Vimeo: Butterfly Part 3
Videos
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Part 4: Adding the colored enamels!
Watch on Vimeo: Butterfly Part 4
Part 5: Grinding & Polishing
Watch on Vimeo: Butterfly Part 5
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