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By Linda Darty. With this lavish introduction to the centuries-old art of enameling, even beginners can effortlessly create imaginative designs. Written with clarity and passion by a leader in the field, it covers all the popular techniques, the fundamentals of setting up a studio, and 14 fabulous projects. The various styles range from traditional cloisonnè, champlevè, and plique-à-jour, to experimental techniques such as enameling on mesh forms. Even more creative possibilities await in the firing: use copper oxide to create cool color variations or try raku firing for unique effects. All of the well-photographed projects encourage novices to use their skills and imagination. 176 pages, all in color. Softcover.
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