Creative Enamelling
eBook - ePub

Creative Enamelling

Materials, Method and Magic

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Creative Enamelling

Materials, Method and Magic

About this book

This practical book demystifies the fascinating process of enamelling and encourages you to explore various techniques and to develop your own personal style of work. With clear detailed instruction, it explains the full process of how tiny grains of glass fuse together to form a shiny smooth surface. It goes on to introduce advanced techniques where enamels can be built up in layers, precious metal foils added and wires used to outline intricate designs. This book, written by a leading enameller and teacher, is an encouraging companion for all novices and skilled jewellers interested in learning this astoundingly-beautiful technique.

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Information

Publisher
The Crowood Press
Year
2026
eBook ISBN
9780719846182
Topic
Design
Subtopic
Decorative Arts

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1. What is enamel?
  7. 2. Designing for enamel
  8. 3. Materials and equipment
  9. 4. Applying and firing enamel
  10. 5. Adding pattern and decoration
  11. 6. Drawing and painting techniques
  12. 7. Textures and depth in metal
  13. 8. CloisonnĂ©
  14. 9. Foil, leaf and lustre
  15. 10. Plique-à-jour
  16. 11. Additional tools and simple jewellery techniques
  17. 12. Finishing techniques
  18. Conclusion
  19. Stockists
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index

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