enameling
Coating with glaze
Enameling is the craft or process of fusing powdered glass to a surface—typically metal—through high heat.
The glass melite and bonds permanently, creating a smooth, vitreous coating that can be vividly colored or decorative.
Enameling appears on jewelry, cookware, and decorative objects: She took a class in copper enameling.
Also spelled enamelling.
Ornamental personal accessories
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- goldsmithingCrafting items from gold
- coppersmithingCrafting items from reddish metal
enamelware · medallions · brooches · pendants · cufflinks · watch dials · religious icons · vases
Glass-like in appearance
- glassySmooth and shiny
- glossySmooth and shiny
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- opaqueImpassable to light
lustrous · durable · smooth · brilliant · vivid · iridescent · chromatic · heat-resistant
Thin lustrous coating
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
- faienceTin-glazed earthenware tradition
majolica · delftware · underglaze · overglaze · china · bisque · slip · terracotta
Oven for hardening clay
- firingTerminating employment
- fusingJoining by melting
- meltingSolid-to-liquid transition
- annealingHeat-softening of metals
cooling · layering · grinding · polishing · pickling · cleaning · degreasing · sanding
Enamel fused within wire partitions
Pre-melted glaze material
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- silicaSilicon dioxide compound
- pigmentColor-imparting material
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
silver · gold · brass · bronze · borax · feldspar · cobalt · iron oxide
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- bondingForming close connections
- restorationReturning something to condition
- compositeMade of distinct parts
jewelry
Ornamental personal accessories
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- silversmithingCrafting objects from precious metal
- goldsmithingCrafting items from gold
coppersmithing · enamelware · medallions · brooches · pendants · cufflinks · watch dials · religious icons · vases · plaques
vitreous
Glass-like in appearance
- glassySmooth and shiny
- glossySmooth and shiny
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
opaque · lustrous · durable · smooth · brilliant · vivid · iridescent · chromatic · heat-resistant · fade-resistant
glaze
Thin lustrous coating
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- earthenwareLow-temperature fired pottery
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
faience · majolica · delftware · underglaze · overglaze · china · bisque · slip · terracotta · tiles
kiln
Oven for hardening clay
annealing · cooling · layering · grinding · polishing · pickling · cleaning · degreasing · sanding · buffing
cloisonné
Enamel fused within wire partitions
- grisaillePainting solely in greys
- sgraffitoScratch-revealed layered decoration
- stencilCutout pattern for painting
foiling · sifting · swirling · scrolling · miniature portrait
frit
Pre-melted glaze material
copper · silver · gold · brass · bronze · borax · feldspar · cobalt · iron oxide · opacifier
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- bondingForming close connections
- restorationReturning something to condition
- applied artsapplied arts, decorative arts, industrial design, design, furniture design
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- ancient craftspottery, mosaics, weaving, carpentry, blacksmithing
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- coatingcoating, covering, glazing, lacquering, plating
enamelingpainting
Pigment on canvas
electroplating · powder coating · anodizing · lacquering · gilding
enamelingstripping
Removing outer layers
abrading · roughening · distressing · weathering · dulling