A walk around Ravsted, Denmark

Today, as a little diversion from work in Ravstedhus studio, we went for a walk to see Ravsted church and its beautiful lead roof.  Also stumbled accross some very attractive plastic objects with subtle, aged green surfaces.

 An electro- etched copper sample with fine mono- print marks etched in to the surface.

And to end the day.... The best steak I've ever eaten at a local restaurant.

Enamelling weekend in Denmark

Last night, I drove myself and three enamellers, four hours SW of Copenhagen to Ravstedhus,  where we're spending the weekend, along with several other British enamellers, and Tom & Inge; Danish jeweller / enamellers.    We'll be sharing ideas, eating lovely food, and hopefully making some interesting work.

My challenge for the weekend is to learn electro-etching, and also have a play with incorporating copper in to vitreous enamel using ideas sparked by a conversation with two amazing enamellers, Phil and Sarah last night.











My work bench with copper samples ready to be electro etched and then enamelled.

 The Ravstedhus workshop this misty morning....

 The wonderful master enameller Ruth Ball at her bench.