[Jewelry making - Article 00176] - [Orchid] Japanese cloisonne

[Karla Maxwell]

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    I have been asked to create missing lids for two miniature Japanese
    cloisonne vases. The issue is not the cloisonne, I have been doing
    that for over 25 years. I need information on the mechanics and
    materials that traditionally would have been used. 

    I have only seen photos at this point but similar lids to those that
    are required appear to have the main section [the area that will
    hold the enamel]  probably spun from sheet copper into a half sphere
    shape. At the base of this shape is a metal ring that protects the
    edge of the enamel. Inserted into the interior of this ring is a
    cylinder that creates the friction fit that holds the lid to the
    vase. There is a solid metal finial shaped like a chrysanthemum bud.
    The whole lid is about 1 1/8" tall and 1" diameter. 

    Logically I would make the enamel base from copper [as stated above]
    but assume the ring and friction sleeve are probably made of brass.
    If so I would solder those in place with IT solder before enameling.
    The completed lid will probably be gold plated at the end. 

    If any of you know the procedures and/or specific materials
    [brass/bronze alloy] would you please contact me off line? 

    I have spoken with 3 collectors and have gone on the web but have
    not found the information I need. Everything I find deals with the
    age, designs, artists, wirework, a description of enamel techniques
    but nothing about the structure that holds the enamel. 

Thank you in advance
Orchid Rules!............Karla in sunny S. California


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