This listing is for all four of my crackle enamel recipe booklets (books 1 through 4) with a savings of $15.
These tutorials are a great starting points if you've always wanted to play with Thompson’s Clear Crackle Base enamel but just weren't sure what to do first. Each booklet contains “color recipes” and a separate file includes the instructions, Q&A, and a wee bit of other info.
These tutorials come to you as electronic PDF files that you will download. The narrative file includes links to a few video demos as well as the link to my private Facebook group where we continue the exploration.
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Please read this entire description before ordering as there are no refunds. If you have a question, please ask before purchasing. All my tutorials are in English only.
The enamels I use are all Thompson lead-free enamels, available from Thompson Enamel (or their distributors). I'm using the 1000 and 2000 series of Thompson enamels. I am not using any liquid form enamels. I am using Thompson enamels in 80-mesh powder form. For some of my recipes I use a kiln and for others I use a torch (and sometimes both). You will see different effects from each, but don’t let the lack of one of those tools stop you; there’s a lot you can do with either as the recipes are about color combinations more than reaching identical end effects.
This set of tutorials may be of interest to those who don’t have the time or the inclination to run dozens of their own experiments with colors and layering. You may find a “recipe” that appeals to you and can know instantly what colors to use, in what order, and how to fire them to achieve a similar result.
You should have a basic understanding of enameling before using this booklet. If you don’t already enamel, search online or elsewhere for information about basic enameling procedures, tools, and supplies. I repeat, this is not an instructional booklet showing you how to enamel (I do have a tutorial for that).
Once you make your purchase, you will receive two emails from my website. The first is acknowledgement of your purchase, the second is instructions (login info and password) for accessing the area where you can download the file. Downloading a file means putting it on your device (desktop, laptop, tablet, etc). You do not go to that link in my website and download the file every time you want to read the booklet. Once the file has been downloaded, it is on YOUR device and you need to figure out where on your device it was downloaded. Sometimes a customer needs to seek the advice of someone else (a neighbor, friend, or family member) in order to understand where their downloads are. Downloading the file is something very different from opening and viewing the file. Please seek assistance with this if it's not clear to you.
These PDF files are large and may take a few moments to download.
If you have any trouble downloading the PDF, send me an email.
Happy enameling!
Here’s some customer feedback for my crackle recipe booklets…
- KS: “I think this was the best money I ever spent. The "recipes" come complete with colors, times, order, and photos.”
- JS: “This was excellent. Thank you so much for doing this. I was so intimidated by the process but your step by step made it look easy.”
- KN: “Had trouble making crackle anything until i found this pdf. Fun to experiment.”
- GF: “I’m an amateur in the world of enameling. Your help has been more than I could ask for. Like I’m having a one-on-one private class.”
- JH: “I really like this edition. I found the examples in layering helpful, as I was unsure of the thickness. I have some new favorites to try. Worth every penny!”
- AJ: “Laura’s recipe book on crackle is very well done! She helps the enamelist become successful in this technique. She offers many recipes using crackle that have different outcomes. This booklet is a great reference. I commend Laura for the time she put into this booklet so others could find success and grow!”
- KP: “This is a wonderful resource! I really like the format that allows me to print out one page for reference as I work, or to just pull up on my ipad. The explanation of how the crackle works and what affects the outcomes is invaluable, and you can tell she has done much experimentation. Thank you so much Laura.”
- LP: “AMAZING! but who would expect any less from Laura? the book give a plethora of recipes that helps you become successful in enameling. use it as is or as a way to find your creative side by adding to and modifying the recipes. what a wonderful resource!”
- AL: “Can't thank Laura enough for this tutorial! It is well written with great photos and detailed 'recipes'! I would never have the patience or time to do all this testing, never mind keep accurate records, it is well worth the cost! I love having it available to instantly refer to, I'm looking forward to the next tutorial!”
- SC: “I am new to enamel and love Laura's e-book. It is a great reference for me on my journey to learn more techniques. The book is well organized and has great photos too! Thank you for this book.”
- DJ: “Awesome tool! Anyone interested in enameling needs this!”
- KL: “The amount of thought, materials, creativity & skill that go into preparing and producing these tutorials is so amazingly valuable to others who want to learn these techniques. The fact that this information is being offered at all is a wonderful thing...AND for such a nominal amount is indeed a gift. Thank you Laura Bracken...just keep doing what you're doing - it is greatly appreciated.”
- ML: “I have purchased both of Laura's tutorials using clear crackle. These tutorials are well done with great photos, the recipes, the clear instructions and more! These tutorials have hundreds of hours and many $$ worth of enamels, copper, gas for torch firing and meticulous note keeping and so much more. They have saved me do much to not have to go through that learning curve to get beautiful results. I cannot say enough about these tutorials and anxiously await the next one. You cannot go wrong. I only wish I had found them sooner! I do not know Laura personally so I have no bias but I sure know a great product at a great price when I see one. Thank you Laura!”
- DH: “This crackle part 2 enamel class as will as part 1 are both wonderful! So much great information, so detailed and thorough, great postings from students in the private facebook page you get to be a part of after you join, plus a hands-on instructor who doesn't mind answering questions... and in a very timely manner at that!”