Pathfinder Honors / Arts and Crafts

Copper Enameling

Pathfinder honor • Skill level 3

Copper Enameling honor patch

Requirements

  • 1.

    Know the difference between low-temp and high-temp enameling.

  • 2.

    Name the materials on which the low-temp process can be used.

  • 3.

    What is the proper method of cleaning items to be enameled? Why is it important to clean items to be enameled?

  • 4.

    How is copper finished to prevent tarnishing?

  • 5.

    Name the tools used in enameling.

  • 6.

    What heat sources can be used for low-temp enameling? What safety precautions should be followed?

  • 7.

    How are pin backs and magnets attached to the back of metal pieces?

  • 8.

    Make at least five items using the following techniques:

    • a.

      Swirling d. Mosaic

    • b.

      Stencil e. Scraffito

    • c.

      Threads NOTE: The high-fire firing for this honor need not be done by the candidate. This honor may be earned using either the high-fire or the low-fire enameling.

Advanced requirements

Completed after the requirements above, for the advanced version of this honor.

  • 1.

    Have the Copper Enameling Honor.

  • 2.

    Explain the use of a trivet.

  • 3.

    What materials can be used to decorate enameled pieces for the applique technique?

  • 4.

    Use four of the following techniques in completing requirement 5:

    • a.

      Counter enameling d. Dry painting

    • b.

      Applique e. Scraffito

    • c.

      Cloisonne

  • 5.

    Make four of the following projects:

    • a.

      Holiday decoration e. Metal bookends

    • b.

      Kitchen decoration f. Metal switch plate

    • c.

      Foil flower g. Three-dimensional item

    • d.

      Pin or stick pin h. Similar item of your choice

About this honor

Skill level
3
Division
North American Division
Edition
2001
Original honor
1972

Requirements are published by AdventSource for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Advent Clubs reproduces them here for club leaders and links the original document above.

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