{"product_id":"9781847972057","title":"Enamelling on Precious Metals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow in paperback, a lavishly illustrated introduction to the beautiful, centuries-old art of enameling, from the inspiration of design to the intricacies of the process and the skills of firing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEnamels have fascinated the world for centuries and have been enjoying a resurgence over the last 40 years. Aimed at the practicing artist enameler and the interested collector, this investigation into the various techniques looks at how the many stunning effects are achieved. It provides historical background to enamelling, an introduction to enamels and precious metals, basics on tools and equipment, advice on safe practice, and technical information. It also covers such techniques as \u003ci\u003echamplevé\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e cloisonné\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eplique-á-jour\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as variations of these methods. In addition to examining the various traditional techniques of enamelling on precious metals, the book also looks at contemporary developments and innovative new materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crowood Press, The","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060229095664,"sku":"9781847972057","price":36.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781847972057_p0.jpg?v=1763752515","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781847972057","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}