The Art of Fine Enameling

by Karen L. Cohen

Overview

The most comprehensive book of enameling and enameling techniques has been completely revised to bring you this essential new reference.

The wonderful world of enameling—fusing glass to metal under high-temperature conditions-- is diverse! Practically anything made from enamel-friendly metal can be enameled, from vases to jewelry to buttons to metal mesh and solid forms. In the first edition, published in 2002, Cohen explored this world as it was then, but so much knowledge has been gained in the last 17 years that it was definitely time for an update!

Every chapter and project has been completely reviewed, revised, and updated; it’s a whole new book, and one you will want in your reference library. The look and organization is updated, 15 years of experience has been added, about half the projects have changed, and two types of mini-projects to expand your learning experience are included. In addition, each project has a gallery of the work of other artists working in the same technique, to give a view of other ways a technique can look and be used. Classic techniques such as champlevé, cloisonné, and plique-à-jour each have projects, as do newer approaches such as the use of graphite pencil and enameling on steel—21 project lessons in all. And you will find the extensive troubleshooting chapter indispensable.

**Silver Award Winner in Foreword Reviews Indie Awards in Hobbies & Home, 2019

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811767910
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	11/04/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	66 MB
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About the Author

With a love for teaching and a 40-year passion for enameling, Karen L. Cohen shares her knowledge of this time-tested art form. Her first love is Cloisonné enameling on fine silver for the luminosity, depth, and variety of color, but she also enjoys working in an array of techniques on copper. She is proud to present this completely revised and updated edition of her book, to which over 165 artists have contributed. She resides in Milford, Pennsylvania.

Karen has a set of web pages that provide book extensions including experimental results and info provided by others that did not make it into the book. Check it out at: http://www.kcenamels.com/enamel_book2

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Foreword by Ulysses Grant Dietz, Chief Curator Emeritus, The Newark Museum

Editorial Reviews

Enameling, a technically demanding craft, is enjoying something of a revival. These two books showcase the work of a number of contemporary artists who work in enamel. Both by enameling artists, these guides are more advanced than Joan Bolton King's Enamelling. Cohen covers the traditional forms of enameling as well as some crossover techniques from other crafts such as raku firing and silkscreen application. Projects by several artists for small items illustrate specific techniques. Werge-Hartley's beautifully illustrated book deals with enameling techniques on silver, gold, and platinum. There are no projects. These complementary books will be very useful in public library or academic crafts collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Completely revised, updated and expanded with major contributions of knowledge from our colleagues - including ME!
There isn't a subject left behind - studio notes shared, years of experience poured into each technique by each artist - Clear and concise tutorials and advice - Its going to take you weeks to get through it - because your going to go gaga over the photos and if you are like me, smelling a new book right off the press! —Trish White

Trish White

What a superb book you have built. Crazy amount of work! And as I posted, the most important book on enameling for at least 50 years. This is the Oppi Untracht of enameling books. A beautiful, thorough, exquisite job of it. Thank you for all you have contributed to the culture by doing this.—Charles Lewton-Brain

Charles Lewton-Brain

Enameling (the fusing glass to metal under high-temperature conditions) is amazingly diverse. Practically anything made from enamel-friendly metal can be enameled, from vases to jewelry to buttons to metal mesh and solid forms. Now in a significantly revised, expanded, and fully updated second edition "The Art of Fine Enameling" by Karen L. Cohen (an artist and teacher working primarily in Cloisonne enameling, as well as beadwork and embroidery who draws upon her 15 years of experience and expertise) showcases twenty-one DIY enameling projects. Each project has a gallery of the work of other artists working in the same technique, to give a view of other ways a technique can look and be used. Classic techniques such as champleve, cloisonne, and plique—a-jour each have projects, as do newer approaches such as the use of graphite pencil and enameling on steel. Of special note is the extensive chapter on troubleshooting.



Critique: Profusely illustrated, and step-by-step informative, "The Art of Fine Enameling" is ideal as a curriculum textbook on enameling and is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, and academic library collections. It should be noted for the personal reading lists of art students, academia, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject that "The Art of Fine Enameling" is also available in digital book format (Kindle, $24.68).

Midwest Book Review

I'm so proud to be part of this incredible project. Karen Cohen has put together THE definitive book on enameling currently in print. .. It has everything. Basics to advanced. If you think you know everything about enameling, I promise you'll find something new in it to inspire you. I mean, just looking at the hundreds of color pictures is sending my creative carburetor into high gear. It's simply a tour de force.—JbEbert

Jb Ebert