Process, step by step
- Prepare metal
- Apply ground coat
- Paint or apply enamel
- Fire and cool
Variations
Do not confuse with enamel-paint on pottery.
Conservation
Do not abrade or soak damaged enamel.
Used in these crafts
Minakari enamel
A decorative technique in which powdered coloured glass is fused by heat onto the surface of gold, silver or copper objects, producing a smooth, glossy coloured surface, historically practised in Isfahan on vessels, jewellery and decorative panels.