Enamel Cloisonné
From 2017 I am in training in this precious enamel technique from master Ruud de Caluwé. Under his guidance I am learning about this ancient craft and it's possibilities. Ruud said: "You have to do at least 200 times before you know it. " So with a lot of practice and patience I am working on the right colors and shapes. Sometimes it will take me 9 hours to finish a piece of 10 x 10 cm. Every time it's a surprise when it comes out of the oven. It's going better and better but it will never be faster then fast.
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. In recent centuries, vitreous enamel has been used, and inlays of cut gemstones, glass and other materials were also used during older periods. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French) to the metal object by soldering or affixing silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then needs to be fired in a kiln. (source: wikipedia)
Cloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metalwork objects. In recent centuries, vitreous enamel has been used, and inlays of cut gemstones, glass and other materials were also used during older periods. The resulting objects can also be called cloisonné. The decoration is formed by first adding compartments (cloisons in French) to the metal object by soldering or affixing silver or gold wires or thin strips placed on their edges. These remain visible in the finished piece, separating the different compartments of the enamel or inlays, which are often of several colors. Cloisonné enamel objects are worked on with enamel powder made into a paste, which then needs to be fired in a kiln. (source: wikipedia)
The process of making enamels
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