[Jewelry making - Article 00009] - Re: [Orchid] Grisaille

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>     Hello Again my fine folks- Can anyone expain to me what Grisaille
>     work is in Enameling, a quick over view of the procedure perhaps? 
>     Many thanks- Cherie 

    Hello Again Cherie, There are many places that you might find a
    really in-depth explanation & description of Grisaille Enameling. I
    have enameled in the Grisaille technique only a very few times, but
    loved it. Grisaille is derived from the French word gris  meaning
    "gray." In enameling it's a type of "painting" with enamel in "Black
    & White." Usually with a black enamel base-coat background and then
    many layers of finely ground ( 325 - 400 mesh ) white enamels mixed
    wet, built up in areas and fired after each application, to create a
    shaded image or design. Sometimes transparent colors can be applied
    in small areas for added interest. ( You can purchase a Grisaille
    kit with enamels and a book on the basics of how to Grisaille enamel
    from Thompson Enamels. ) At this point rather than my fumbling
    through further with an explanation bases on my limited experience I
    might suggest the Karen Cohen Book "The Fine Art Of Cloisonne
    Enameling." In the book D.X. Ross describes her Grisaille process
    and offers a step by step project for the beginner. D. X. Ross
    creates fabulous Grisaille Enamel Jewelry pieces. Truly exceptional.
    For a really brief online description check out the projects page on
    K. Cohen's website:
    http://www.kcenamels.com/enamel_book/projects.html D. X. gives an
    overview. No affiliation ... etc... Another excellent book to check
    out, which outlines many enameling techniques and has comprehensive
    information, including the Grisaille technique is... "Enameling On
    Precious Metals" by Jeanne Werge-Hartley. Excellent Book! 

    Also... Enameling with professionals by Lilyan Bachrach has some
    info. on Grisaille. You can find info. on these books at eNAMEL N/L
    Books & Videos etc...

    
http://users.netconnect.com.au/~pictures/eNAMEL_events_4_books_videos.html 


    I hope some of this information may be of some help. Best Regards!
    Peace! S. Scalise sscalise AT tampabay.rr.com 
    http://users.netconnect.com.au/~sscalise/

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