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Limoges School
Pictorial Art - Part 3, The Period 1530 - 17th Century
by Erika Speel
This article continues Erika's
study of Limoges painted enamels, focusing on works done by
the masters practicing during the mid 16th to the 17th
Century.
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Inview - Merry-Lee Rae
Our featured artist is Merry-Lee
Rae, of Aptos, California. Her beautiful cloisonnÈ
work is truly a treat for the eyes.
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Materials in Limoges Painted Enamels -
1530 - 17th Century
by Heike Bronk & Stephen R–hrs
A continuation of the
scientific study of materials used to develop painting
enamels during the mid 16th to the 17th Century.
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Delft Casting Technique
by Philip Quanjer & Else Meijerink-Quanjer
This is the second part of the
Delft Casting Technique article, which illustrates how to
cast objects in metal using a special casting clay.
This portion shows the proper way to cast, and how to
overcome errors in the casting process.
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The 15th CloisonnÈ Jewelry Contest
by Dr. Panicos Michaelides
Dr. Michaelides gives us a report
of the CloisonnÈ Jewelry Contest held in Japan, sponsored
by the Japan Shippo Conference.
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Copper Mesh Plique ý Jour
by Jaime W. Frechette
Copper mesh, typically used as a
form for clay, plaster and papier mache, is used in a
creative technique to develop an easy and beautiful plique
ý jour. The result is an original and colorful piece
with a stained glass effect, without the difficulty of
assembling the usual fretwork or etching.
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eNAMEL Online Newsletter
by Allan Heywood
Allan Heywood has developed a
magnificent resource for enamelists by starting an online
newsletter dedicated to enamels and related subjects.
Allan details how this site came to life, and gives some
insight to the man behind the keyboard.
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ChamplevÈ - Enamel as Background
by Bill Helwig
Master enamelist Bill Helwig
details the process of developing presentation awards using
enamel as a background for the message of respect to be
delivered.
