Studio: international art (25.1902)

The Art of True Enamelling

polish. Each of these
processes will be found of
the greatest possible aid.
I have detailed the

,;* .. desired to make a small

v~r - - , . ,1 ■ , ■ have one or two other

-j. tools besides those per-

the mode of procedure is

vases showing different stages of cloisonne enamelling t, ,

i, the pattern outlined in indian ink on the copper vase; 2, the thls- " we measure tlle

wire soldered on to the vase; 3, first coat ok enamel, fired; 4, height plus the diameter

second coat of enamel, fired; 5, third coat of enamel, fired:
6, last coat of enamel, polished

carved for the reception of
the enamel.

Although the enamelling
is difficult, the most difficult
as well as the most important
part is the carving of the
metal. It requires the most
accurate drawing and the
most perfect mastery of the
graver and scorper. You will
see that there is a large
amount of metal work of
different kinds to do in order
to become an enameller, and
it is certainly of great assist-
ance to serve an apprentice-
ship in engraving, in repousse'
work, in hard silver and
gold soldering, and also,
of course, in hammering
and fitting. It is also ad-
vantageous to know how to

ancient Chinese cloisonne enamel bowl (Imperial Institute)