Art of Enameling Techniques, Projects, Inspiration

Name: Art of Enameling Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
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ISBN: 9781579909543

ISBN-10: 157990954X

ISBN-13: 9781579909543

Edition: 2012

Authors: Linda Darty

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With this lavish introduction to the centuries-old art of enameling, even beginners can effortlessly create imaginative designs. Written with clarity and passion by a leader in the field, it covers all the popular techniques, the fundamentals of setting up a studio, and 14 fabulous projects. The various styles range from traditional cloisonné, champlevé, and plique-à-jour to experimental techniques such as firing enamel onto mesh forms. Even more creative possibilities await in the firing: use copper oxide to create cool color variations or try raku firing for unique effects. All the well-photographed projects, from a vibrantly toned flower ring to an elegant set of buttons with a delicate…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Lark Books
Publication date: 8/28/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.00" long x 0.51" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English



Introduction


Enameling Fundamentals


Enamel & Enameling


Enameling Materials


Setting Up an Enameling Studio


Base Metals for Enameling


Solders to Use with Enameling


Cleaning & Preparing Metal


Preparing Enamel


Applying Enamel


Firing Enamel


Cleaning Metal & Enameled Surfaces Between Firings


Removing & Grinding Enamel


Making Color Tests


Working with Enamel Colors


Finishing Enamels


Setting Enamels


Enameling Techniques


Sifting Techniques


Basse Taille


Fine Silver Foil & Fine Gold Foil


Painting Techniques


Liquid Enamel Techniques


Cloisonne


Champleve


Plique-a-Jour


Additional Techniques


Projects


Stencil & Sgraffito Sifted Earrings


Sugar-Fired Necklace


Layered Ring


Etched & Enameled Brooch


Painted Buttons


Liquid Enamel Pendant


Fold-Formed Bowl


Cloisonne Brooch


Champleve Spoon


Champleve Brooch


Plique-a-Jour Earrings


Enamel & Encaustic Assemblage


Metal Gauge and Bibliography


Acknowledgments


Contributing Artists


Notes about Suppliers


Index