Copper enameling: Its suitability for inclusion in a general shop program

Abstract

Scope of Study: This report includes a history of industrial education and of copper enameling. A questionnaire was prepared by the writer and mailed to the heads of the industrial arts departments of selected schools across the country asking for information as to how they included copper enameling in their programs; what materials did they use; how many different enamel colors were used; what mesh size; what techniques were taught in their classes; and how successful bad enameling been in their cases. The results of this survey are given by the use of tables with explanations given for each table. A suggested course of study is presented along with a list of suppliers and supplies for copper enameling.

Findings and Conclusions: Copper enameling, while suitable for inclusion in a general shop program, has not bad wide acceptance by industrial arts teachers at the present time. The equipment used as reported in the survey bas ranged from the minimum required to some of the most elaborately equipped shops in the schools. When offered, copper enameling has been successful. Copper enameling as an area in the general shop has only been offered for a few years. Enameling at the present time is offered either by the industrial arts department or the art department. Copper is the base metal most frequently used, while silver, brass and a little steel were reported. A course of study has been suggested and included to serve as a guide for teachers formulating a course to suit their own particular needs and students.