Inspired by sedimentary rock formations and their
sometimes subtle, sometimes bold colorations
Carly Wright creates champlevé enamel jewelry
using a theme of abstract
windows and doors to serve as the
settings for the luscious colors.
Champlevé enameling can be a tedious process,
requiring painstaking attention to surface
preparation
and firing times. This artist will make as many as
thirty firings of colored transparent glass
before the recessed areas hold sufficient enamel.
Only then can she complete the process by
oxidizing the sterling silver setting and
burnishing its surface.
The results are certainly eye catching.
The results are certainly eye catching.
Gorgeous, I've just started to get into enamelling, not sure if I've got the patience for Champleve
ReplyDeleteOh wow - as a newbie to enamels, these are inspiring. Beautiful designs, thank you to the introduction to Carly's website and work.
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