Having registered at the Bournemouth University of Arts to be instructed on enameling, I attended my first session on Thursday.  It does seem as if many processes are covered during the term and the first one being - making anodised aluminium jewellery.

A very interesting process and one that I'd attempted previously with no success.  I have discovered why!  The aluminium needs to be in its anodised state prior to working and it can be purchased as such.  Although I'd previously attempted to carry out the anodising myself - I'd not managed it correctly (and managed to spill some battery acid on my hand - ouch!) so I'd had to admit defeat.  Now that I know it can be purchased 'ready to work' then it becomes a lot more feasible.

On Thursday we carried out some work on test pieces, using various stamps to create patterns and then covering them with coloured dyes and the effects are truly amazing.

He's an image of some cuff bracelets produced  - although they're not mine.  Next week I'll photograph what I've produced and we'll see just how it compares.