My new line of imaged pendants are created in multiple steps: first I design the images on my computer.  From those images I create stencils and adhere them to the pendant blanks, then apply liquid gold or platinum - real 22K gold and platinum - to the pendant within the stencil.  Once the solution is dry, the pendants are fired with the fine silver bail.  The gold and platinum become permanent on the surface of the glass during the firing.