The process of enamelling is one of the most demanding
among the metal workers' and jewellers' skills.
The enameller requires a whole spectrum of technical expertise
- the chemistry of glazes, kiln temperatures as well as
the ability to construct metal forms suitable to contain
the intended designs.
 
At
its highest level, enamelling demands an almost painterly
approach,the exercise is one which asks for a talent which
combines several artistic disciplines with meticulous
craftsmanship.
Enamel
is a perfect medium to create lasting images. Despite
its built-in fragility, there are many priceless enamels
in public and private collections. These enamel
treasures have survived perfectly the ravages of time.
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