{"product_id":"9781800925410","title":"Beginner’s Guide to Enamelling","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eCockrell, Dorothy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSearch Press\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\/13\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnamelling – the art of decorating metal with a layer of powdered, melted glass - is an exciting, vibrant craft, brought to life here by respected author and teacher Dorothy Cockrell.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing a foreword from the Guild of Enamellers, this is the ultimate authority on the exciting craft of enamelling, containing a full step-by-step guide to getting started and packed with inspiring ideas to try.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo enamel, powdered glass is sifted onto a piece of copper, melted for a few moments in a small kiln and cooled - it then glows with permanent colour. The colours produced can be vivid or subtle, plain or shaded, light or dark, as you choose. Unlike paints, enamelled colours do not fade with time, making this heritage craft a wonderful way to create lasting heirlooms and unique, artisan gifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOMPLETE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO GETTING STARTED: \u003c\/b\u003eThe book contains a complete step-by-step guide to firing, with an in-depth safety guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePRE-CUT SHAPES FOR A SIMPLE START:\u003c\/b\u003e All the projects are created using readily available pre-cut copper shapes, making it easy for you to get started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eINSPIRING SELECTION OF PROJECTS\u003c\/b\u003e including jewellery, decorative boxes, pictures, bowls and many other unique designs – all supported with Dorothy's vibrant work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBUILD UP YOUR SKILLS:\u003c\/b\u003e A range of fascinating techniques are explored, including Raku fir-ing and silver lustre, stencilling, adding insets, wet laying, working on curved surfaces, sgrafitto and liquid enamel, using rubber stamps, gold and silver leaf, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBUDGET-CONSCIOUS MATERIALS GUIDE:\u003c\/b\u003e A kiln is the most expensive piece of equipment that you will need, but most of the rest can be found around the house or made from ‘free’ materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vibrant colours and wonderful textures will make you want to experiment and develop your own projects.","brand":"Search Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50971763441919,"sku":"9781800925410","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781800925410","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}