Enameling on Metal: The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal

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Enameling on Metal: The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal Explained Clearly and Precisely

Enameling on metal is an ancient and revered art form, and this book presents detailed instruction that is suitable for self-teaching as well as for use in formal crafts classes. An opening chapter discusses and illustrates examples of enameled art objects created by medieval, renaissance, and modern masters. A chapter that follows shows and explains the materials, tools, and equipment that students of this craft will need--the special enamels and metal sheets, as well as mallets, files, brushes, metal-working tools, acids, abrasives, and the kiln for firing finished pieces. Subsequent chapters present detailed instruction in mastering various techniques that include pigment mixing, etching, engraving, painting, and firing. Students are introduced to several different enameling methods, such as cloisonnÃ© and basse taille. The book concludes with step-by-step instructions for a series of projects that students can carry out to produce a variety of beautiful enameled metal objects, including jewelry, wall hangings, decorative boxes, vases, urns, and sculptures. Hundreds of instructive color photos.

Country	USA
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780764162978
Edition	1
ISBN	0764162977
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Barron's Educational Series
Manufacturer	Barron's Educational Series
MPN	Illustrated
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	160
PartNumber	Illustrated
PublicationDate	2010-08-01
Publisher	Barron's Educational Series
Studio	Barron's Educational Series
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Enameling on Metal: The Art and Craft of Enameling on Metal Explained Clearly and Precisely