Help on photographing transparent enamel?

[Former_Member]

Hi:

Does anyone have any insights they would like to share on photographing transparent enamel?

I have both a digital Canon SLR and a Lumix point and shoot.

Thanks much!
Robbin

[Former_Member]

I once had a piece of white translucent sea glass to photograph. In a photography forum, it was recommended that I hang a sheer white fabric in a sunny window and place the glass in front of it...shooting directly into the light. Note: I never had a chance to try it as the piece sold before I could re-shoot the photos.

It's tricky! Good luck!

[Former_Member]

yaybeads has a great suggestion. also, check out this thread on photographing white on white. very similar to shooting transluscent.

http://www.etsy.com/teams/7435/diy-product-photography-how-to-hacks/discuss/10211934/page/1

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the input! But, I guess I need to clarify. When I say "transparent enamel", I mean a layer of tranparent enamel (glass) fired on to metal. It isn't actually see through.

Thanks again!
Robbin

[Former_Member]

thanks, robbin! it's similar. monochromatic shooting is very similar to transparent shooting. :)