Synopses & Reviews
Now in paperback, a lavishly illustrated introduction to the beautiful, centuries-old art of enameling, from the inspiration of design to the intricacies of the process and the skills of firing Enamels have fascinated the world for centuries and have been enjoying a resurgence over the last 40 years. Aimed at the practicing artist enameler and the interested collector, this investigation into the various techniques looks at how the many stunning effects are achieved. It provides historical background to enamelling, an introduction to enamels and precious metals, basics on tools and equipment, advice on safe practice, and technical information. It also covers such techniques as champlevé, cloisonné, and plique-á-jour, as well as variations of these methods. In addition to examining the various traditional techniques of enamelling on precious metals, the book also looks at contemporary developments and innovative new materials.
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"Beautifully illustrated." —Library Journal
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"Well researched." —Association of Contemporary Jewellery
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"Astounding and extremely competent." —Glass on Metal
Synopsis
Now in paperback, a lavishly illustrated introduction to the beautiful, centuries-old art of enameling, from the inspiration of design to the intricacies of the process and the skills of firing Enamels have fascinated the world for centuries and have been enjoying a resurgence over the last 40 years. Aimed at the practicing artist enameler and the interested collector, this investigation into the various techniques looks at how the many stunning effects are achieved. It provides historical background to enamelling, an introduction to enamels and precious metals, basics on tools and equipment, advice on safe practice, and technical information. It also covers such techniques as champleve, cloisonne, and plique-a-jour, as well as variations of these methods. In addition to examining the various traditional techniques of enamelling on precious metals, the book also looks at contemporary developments and innovative new materials.
Synopsis
Enamels have fascinated the world for centuries and have been enjoying a resurgence over the last forty years. In this new paperback edition, Enamelling on Precious Metals looks at how such stunning effects are achieved from the inspiration of design through the intricacies of the process to the skills of firing. Topics covered: An introduction of the enamels and the precious metals used for enamelling. The details and alternative approaches to champl v , cloisonn , plique jour and other techniques explained. The work of leading enamellers including Jane Short and Fred Rich are introduced. Advice on working safely, and technical information about enamel colours and their firing temperatures.
About the Author
Jeanne Werge-Hartley has a personal workshop for enamelling, and works to both public and private commission. She is a freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and founding member of the British Society of Enamellers.