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LoC No.: 11010393

Title: How to Enamel
Being a Treatise on the Practical Enameling of Jewelry with Hard Enamels

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "How to Enamel" by Howard M. Chapin is a practical guidebook on the techniques of enameling jewelry with hard enamels, published in the early 20th century. The book targets those interested in mastering the art of enameling, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles involved in the craft, as well as detailed instructions. It likely reflects the period's growing interest in specialized craft techniques and the resurgence of interest in traditional jewelry-making methods. The content of the book is structured around various stages of the enameling process, beginning with the preparation of enamels and metals before moving on to charging, firing, stoning, polishing, and finishing techniques. Each section offers step-by-step guidance and practical tips, covering different types of enameling such as champlevé and cloisonné, as well as advanced techniques like enamel painting and the application of photographs on enamel. Throughout the book, Chapin emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and precision, detailing the necessary tools and materials required for successful enameling. The reader is encouraged to experiment and develop their skills, with the overall goal of achieving aesthetically pleasing and durable enameled jewelry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chapin, Howard M., 1887-1940

EBook No.: 62603

Published: Jul 10, 2020

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Enamel and enameling

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 11010393

Title: How to Enamel
Being a Treatise on the Practical Enameling of Jewelry with Hard Enamels

Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "How to Enamel" by Howard M. Chapin is a practical guidebook on the techniques of enameling jewelry with hard enamels, published in the early 20th century. The book targets those interested in mastering the art of enameling, providing a comprehensive overview of the principles involved in the craft, as well as detailed instructions. It likely reflects the period's growing interest in specialized craft techniques and the resurgence of interest in traditional jewelry-making methods. The content of the book is structured around various stages of the enameling process, beginning with the preparation of enamels and metals before moving on to charging, firing, stoning, polishing, and finishing techniques. Each section offers step-by-step guidance and practical tips, covering different types of enameling such as champlevé and cloisonné, as well as advanced techniques like enamel painting and the application of photographs on enamel. Throughout the book, Chapin emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and precision, detailing the necessary tools and materials required for successful enameling. The reader is encouraged to experiment and develop their skills, with the overall goal of achieving aesthetically pleasing and durable enameled jewelry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Chapin, Howard M., 1887-1940

EBook No.: 62603

Published: Jul 10, 2020

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: Enamel and enameling

LoCC: Technology: Manufactures

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.