A free publication from Allan Heywood Enamels
Metalsmith, enameller.
RUTH BALL - "Detail of triangular enamel technique demonstration tiles"
Left to Right: cloisonné; champlevé; painted enamel.
Some months ago we received 3 emailed images for display in the eNAMEL Online Gallery. Each was different - all were interesting but the image above - "Iris Tiles, 2001" - was particularly intriguing. What was its genesis? Was there perhaps a small article on technique here?
We contacted Ruth, who explained that the tiles were part of a "How To" series commissioned by NMGM ( National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside, UK) and promised to send some pictures and text detailing the project in time for the September 2002 issue. At the agreed-upon time a veritable cornucopia of excellent pictures with their accompanying text appeared in my email box. The amount of detail was astonishing! No small article here - this was a whole issue - illustrated descriptions of the three main enamel techniques - painting, cloisonné and champlevé - all the necessary preparatory information.
Finally, my procrastination had borne fruit - someone else had done all the work! Here was everything the rank beginner needed to know in order to make cloisonné, champlevé and painted enamel pieces and we owe Ruth Ball a big vote of thanks for producing it!
In this Issue:
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Ruth Ball - introduction
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Ruth Ball - Jewellery
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Preparing enamel for use - pictures, Ruth Ball
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Making a champlevé panel - Ruth Ball
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Making a cloisonné panel - Ruth Ball
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Making a painted enamel panel - Ruth Ball
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: A variety of outcomes - Ruth Ball
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Casting Flaws? - Allan Heywood
V2 #2 Sep. 2002: Organic or Inorganic ? - John Burgess
John Burgess from New Zealand is a man with a large fund of commonsense knowledge in many areas. John's agreed to us using some of his Orchid Forum answers here. Over time they'll be incorporated in a database of basic technical/chemical information.
NEW! Exhibition, fair, class, workshop, book, catalogue and awards listings - add yours!
Sharon Scalise has taken on the job of Events Editor. Please email details of exhibitions, shows, fairs, publications, awards or prizes etc you or your mates have recently received to Ms Scalise at sscalise@tampabay.rr.com for inclusion.
Any eNAMEL subscriber can now have up to three pieces of their original work in any medium or mix of media displayed in the Online Gallery. Email the pictures to me in JPG form; they should be at least of the quality featured throughout the Newsletter. The service is free.
Email pictures to: pictures@netconnect.com.au
Al Heywood
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"GLASS on METAL"
Autumn Perfume BottleRUTH BALL
CASTING FLAWS ?
Font table & bowlsALLAN HEYWOOD
Editor: A. B. Heywood
Events Editor: S. Scalise
