{"product_id":"enameling-using-embossing-folders-with-leslie-perrino-11-2026","title":"Enameling Using Embossing Folders with Leslie Perrino, November 21-22, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday - Sunday, November 21 - 22, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9:00 am - 12:00 pm PDT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Leslie Perrino \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbossing is a fun and rewarding way to get depth and dramatic detail on your enameled pieces. The resulting pieces are lightweight, colorful, and unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this class, using very thin copper tooling foil and embossing folders with liquid and powdered enamels, students can create a large variety of detail and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrations will include how to choose and use embossing folders to texture and customize the foil and using liquid and powdered enamel to create a wide variety of patterns, textures, and colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI will also address options for setting the resulting pieces. I will be showing you the technique using a kiln, but it is adaptable to torch firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Levels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. Available to watch until March 9th. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the \"\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\"\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class. The Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe links below will take you to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRioGrande.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor other suppliers. To see prices for Use the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbossing Folders can be found at craft stores and online. Google “embossing folders” and pick smaller folders ( 5.9\" x 4.1\") and patterns for best results. Here are a few to get you started -\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Christmas-Embossing-Template-Scrapbook-Decoration\/dp\/B095P526S4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Pieces Embossing Folders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Plastic-Embossing-Scrapbook-Template-Folders\/dp\/B07MCHZD8G\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLeaves Plastic Embossing Folder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 gauge copper tooling foil - Must be 100% copper, 36 gauge. (34 gauge will work in a pinch)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/St-Louis-Crafts-Copper-Inches\/dp\/B00S3TYRPY\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e36 gauge, St Louis Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Copper-6-x-12-Sheet-34-Ga-Dead-Soft\/132134\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e34 gauge, Rio Grande\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolling mill or \u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sizzix-660200-Cutting-Embossing-Machine\/dp\/B00R50G1I8\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eembosser\u003c\/a\u003e. I will be using a rolling mill to create the embossing patterns in the copper foil they are pricey, But you can use an embossing machine that works with copper tooling foil. I have heard that a pasta machine works ok.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnamels - I will be using liquid enamel 533 white and assorted Thompson unleaded transparent enamels, 2000 series. Feel free to try your favorites. Liquid enamels work well, they create thin layers.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/thompsonenamel.com\/product\/liquid-form-enamel-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e533 white\u003c\/a\u003e (Choose from the drop-down list) \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thompsonenamel.com\/shop\/\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/thompsonenamel.com\/shop\/\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Supplies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting pieces are too thin and fragile to work alone as jewelry unless you set them. If you are a metalsmith you can make your own settings.  Otherwise, pre-made bezels are available: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmazon, search for \"Pendant trays\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/perfectpendantsplus\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePerfect Pendants Plus\u003c\/a\u003e or search for “pendant trays” (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEtsy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/parawire.com\/\" style=\"color: #ff6600;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParawire.com\u003c\/a\u003e (previously Metalliferous.com), search for “brass rolled-edge bezel”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE 6000 glue \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheap brushes to apply liquid enamel, stirrers, a cup of water for rinsing, paper towels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSifters and Klyr Fire to apply powdered enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors to cut shapes from embossed sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden dapping block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCircle templates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall stylus set (clay tools, burnishers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat source to dry liquid enamels. Can be a coffee warmer, heat tray, top of the kiln, or heat gun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToothpicks \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln - Use your preferred enameling kiln. As long as you have a swing-type door and the kiln will hold at 1500 you are good to go. If you are buying new, below are suggestions for enameling set up. I highly recommend a sentry express or other programming device. Here are a couple of choices from the paragon Kiln website:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.paragonweb.com\/product\/0221131b00\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParagon SC2 8x7.75x 5.75”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.paragonweb.com\/product\/sc3-series\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eParagon SC3 8x7.75x7.75”\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/thompson-three-point-trivets\/119306gp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrivets\u003c\/a\u003e - I use three-point trivets, they come in various sizes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat-proof surface, tiles, bricks, marble, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Stainless-Steel-Mesh-Firing-Rack-Large\/350008\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiring racks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/thompsonenamel.com\/product\/k-4-firing-fork\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFiring fork \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong tweezers to move pieces from the trivet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46104837488793,"sku":"20260411EEF","price":174.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/IMG_1683_77e8bb32-25d6-4ac7-8058-17498cb2982d.jpg?v=1705196244","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/enameling-using-embossing-folders-with-leslie-perrino-11-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}