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Metal Enameling


Description

Metal Enameling is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension Publications.

Learn how to enamel earrings, pins, cuff links and other jewelry; attach fasteners; create original designs and patterns; and more.
4H158, Metal Enameling Members Guide
CIR009, Metal Enameling Leaders Guide


Events

Want to learn more about Metal Enameling? Try the links below.

Metal Enameling Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in their favorite project areas, including metal enameling. Watch your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for details.

Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details. If you are in grades 9-12, apply for the conference Art Team. This team of youth and advisors works with a professional artist on the design of a large public art piece and plans the conference Art Exhibit.

4-H ArtBeat!

Created for 4-H members in grades 3-5 and their parents and leaders, 4-H Artbeat! is the new introductory program for Wisconsin 4-H Arts and Communication!  Scheduled in March each year, at our State 4-H Camp, Upham Woods, the weekend will feature a look at a variety of arts projects including music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more!  Also on the program will be a special "suprise" performance by one of Wisconsin 4-H's most acclaimed performers!

Wisconsin 4-H Arts Camp
If you are in grades 6-8, sign up for the Visual Arts Track at the next 4-H Arts Camp. Youth in grades 9-10 who are experienced in the visual arts project can serve as instructors and counselors at this camp, scheduled each October at the Upham Woods Environmental Education Center, Wisconsin Dells.

Wisconsin 4-H Arts Leadership Lab
If you are a new or emerging youth or adult visual arts leader, sign up for the Visual Arts Track at the next 4-H Arts Leadership Lab, scheduled each fall.

Wisconsin State Fair Activity Stations
Each Activity Station features fun, hands-on activities on Visual Arts, Sewing, Woodworking, Agriculture and other topics. Coordinators need youth to help staff the stations and teach young fairgoers. Look for latest information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo.

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County Fair

The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project work to judges and to the public. Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.

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Related Links

There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Metal Enameling Project. Just follow these links!

About.com: Jewelry Making
Source for information on supplies, designs and ideas.

About.com: Metalsmithing
Find information on all levels of soldering, fabrication and other metalsmithing topics.

Glass on Metal: The Enamelist’s Magazine
Excellent on-line enameling resource.

Great Web Sites for Kids
List produced by the Association for Library Service to Children. Categories include the Arts.

National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.

Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many arts and communications projects including links for fun project ideas on metal enameling.

Pinzart
Site that focuses on glass enamel jewelry making.

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Project Support

For more information on 4-H Metal Enameling Project, contact the following:

UW-Extension County 4-H Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices. Select the county of your choice.

UW-Extension State Specialist: Tim Talen

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