Beginner's Guide to Enamelling
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1903975611
AuthorDorothy Cockrell
SummaryAn inspirational, superbly illustrated guide to enamelling - the art of decorating metal with a layer of coloured translucent or opaque glass.
Dorothy Cockrell encourages readers to enjoy the delights of this exciting and gratifying craft. Offering easy step-by-step photographs and instructions, she guides the reader through all the different techniques, illustrating how beautiful and unusual effects can be achieved once the basic principles have been learnt. She discusses how to prepare the metal, choosing and mixing colours and firing methods. More advanced techniques are also included: stencilling, drawing on enamel, sgrafitto, using rubber stamps, working with gold and silver leaf, and more. You can make jewellery, decorate boxes, create pictures, embellish bowls and produce many unique designs. The vibrant colours and wonderful textures will make you want to experiment and develop your own projects. Packed with stimulating and innovative ideas, this book will appeal to beginners who want to start a fascinating new craft, and it will also inspire anyone interested in the art of enamelling.
* A simplified step-by-step guide illustrating new and exciting techniques* A craft suitable for all skill levels* The author has a high profile
IntroductionTools and equipmentBasic techniquesAdvanced stencillingDrawing on enamelSgraffitoRubber stampsSwirlingCrazy pavingInsetsGold and silver leafRakuSilver rakuMixed techniquesTroubleshootingIndex
No of pages64pp
FormatBC Paperback
PublisherSearch Press
ISBN1903975611
EAN9781903975619
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Price:
£8.95