enamelling
Fusing glass coating
Enamelling is the process of coating metal, glass, or ceramics with enamel—a glossy, vitreous substance fused by heat.
The technique creates durable decorative finishes on jewelry, cookware, and architectural surfaces: She studied traditional enamelling techniques in Japan.
Also spelled enameling in American English.
Enamel fused within wire partitions
- grisaillePainting solely in greys
- sgraffitoScratch-revealed layered decoration
- paintedCoated with pigment
- stencilingPattern transfer via template
Glass-like in appearance
- fluxContinuous change or flow
- foilsDefeats or thin metal
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- firingTerminating employment
opaque · translucent · copper · silver · gold · borax · pigments · oxides
Terminating employment
- fusingJoining by melting
- layeringForming successive strata
- coatingApplied surface covering
- bondingForming close connections
adhering · sealing · curing · annealing · grinding · stoning · finishing · polishing
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- chasingFollowing to catch
embossing · granulation · millefiori · mosaic · marquetry · lacquerwork · gilding
Ornamental personal adornments
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
locket · badge · dial · watchface · enamelware · cookware · signage · tiles
Glossy protective coating
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- polishingSmoothing by friction
- buffingFriction-based shine work
lustre · sheen · gloss · smooth · reflective · gleaming · satiny · burnished
cloisonné
Enamel fused within wire partitions
vitreous
Glass-like in appearance
firing · opaque · translucent · copper · silver · gold · borax · pigments · oxides · substrate
firing
Terminating employment
bonding · adhering · sealing · curing · annealing · grinding · stoning · finishing · polishing · applying
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
chasing · embossing · granulation · millefiori · mosaic · marquetry · lacquerwork · gilding
jewellery
Ornamental personal adornments
pendant · locket · badge · dial · watchface · enamelware · cookware · signage · tiles · architectural
glazing
Glossy protective coating
- lacqueringApplying glossy protective coating
- varnishingApplying protective clear coating
- polishingSmoothing by friction
buffing · lustre · sheen · gloss · smooth · reflective · gleaming · satiny · burnished · sleek