Enameling onto soft steel

[Mark Gibney]

Can anyone give me some pointers on having enameling done onto soft steel?
I've failed to find a place, yet, in the Los Angeles area who can do this, so maybe it's not something that is done anymore.

The parts to be enameled would be fairly small, 12" x 12" and 3" x 12".

If traditional enameling is no longer available are there alternatives to achieving the same outcome? - epoxy paints or such?

thanks, Mark

[Perry Holbrook]

It's a long way from you, across the country, but John C Campbell Folk School used to have some classes for enameling steel. I used too enamel copper but have sold all the equipment for that, learned how at JCCFS. I think the classes for steel are thru the blacksmith dept. Maybe the blacksmith resident can steer you to someone who has taken the class that is close to you.

Perry

[Mark Gibney]

Thanks Penny. Maybe taking a class and learning how to do this myself is a good way to go.

[Ed Hilton]

Have you considered a japan finish? Or powder coat paint? Both require baking the finish, but they are relatively diy friendly and durable.

[Mark Gibney]

Thanks Ed, I'll have to google what a Japan finish is.
I think some type of epoxy paint may be better than powder coating - I'm not trying to get 100% coverage.

[Curt Harms]

I would think it would be a whole lot easier to find some place offering powder coating if you don't want to get involved in DIY.