Enamel and Lustre

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. identify the materials used in enamelling; 2. describe processes of enamelling; and 3. discuss lustre application and techniques.

Introduction to the process of enamelling on metals. This medium is viewed in its historic context and applied to the individual student’s personal focus in metals and jewellery. Emphasis is placed on contemporary uses and interpretation. Tools, materials and enamels application will be discussed. Other topics like cloisonné, champlevé, prique-a-jour, Limoges, graffito, use of foils and metal technique for fabrications as they apply to enamels and enamelling. Pickling solution, metal adhesives, files, wool, tongs, enamelling/forks, enamelling rocks, tweezers sand glass trays are necessary tools. Emphasis must be placed on types and application of the enamels on various designs. Lustre’s application and its techniques are emphasized.