Enamelling: 25 Beautiful Projects Shown Step By Step - Couverture rigide

Palmer Denise

 
9780754830078: Enamelling: 25 Beautiful Projects Shown Step By Step
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ISBN 10 : 0754830071 ISBN 13 : 9780754830078
Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2015

Synopsis

This book includes 25 beautiful projects that is shown step by step. The wonderful hues and textures of enamel celebrated in inspirational and practical designs, shown in over 300 photographs. Projects include a Fleur-de-lis Bookmark, a Door Plaque, Stargazer Earrings, Napkin Rings, a Night and Day Clock Face, a Cloisonne Bowl, a Flower Pendant and a Moon Bowl. This is a comprehensive guide, from getting started to achieving excellence, with everything you need to know about materials, equipment and techniques. It comes with pictures by the highly regarded craft, cooking and lifestyle photographer, Peter Williams. Enamel is a form of glass, and enamelling is the process of fusing it to metal using heat. The craft of enamelling has been practised for centuries, dating back to the Egyptians who used it as to imitate precious stones. This book illustrates the remarkable work being produced by today's enamellists using tried-and-tested methods, and shows in simple step-by-step sequences how to create 25 beautiful projects at home. All you need to get started is access to a small, purpose-built kiln and some basic enamelling equipment. A techniques section shows how to prepare enamels and metal, how to apply enamels for different effects and how to fire a piece, and the projects include earrings, beads, buttons, brooches and keyrings. This outstanding book shows how to create highly distinctive work that will be treasured.

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À propos de l?auteur

Denise Palmer studied at the London Guildhall University, where she completed an HND and then a degree in Silversmithing and Jewellery. Denise exhibits her work both nationally and internationally, and also teaches enamelling at a number of colleges.

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Éditeur
Lorenz Books
Date d'édition
2015
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0754830071
ISBN 13 
9780754830078
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
96
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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