Contemporary Enameling: Art and Technique (Schiffer Book for Artists)

I met Lilyan Bachrach at an Enameling Society conference about 3 years ago, and know that she is one of modern enameling's biggest supporters, as well as being a wonderful enamelist in her own right. I was delighted to add this new book to my personal library and to also put it into the reference library at the Columbus (Ohio) Cultural Arts Center where I teach enameling. One of the things I like best about this book is that it includes many different techniques and showcases the artists who do them. It is evident from my own experience that there is no "correct" way to work, and that is reflected here. This book is meant to encourage young enamelists just starting out, and to add new artistic life into more experienced ones, and it does an excellent job of both. Lilyan has years and years of experience and I appreciate how she has passed on her knowledge this way.

I am very please with this book. It has heavy glossy pages filled with full color pictures of enamel work in many different methods with explanations of each, including cloisonne, plique-a-jour, champleve, torch-firing, stenciling and more. Very informative as well as a beautiful picture book to spark creativity. Purchased as used so the price was great and received with only slight wear. Great purchase.

This is a must have for anyone who likes to learn. Gorgeous and informative.

I love this book .Thanks a lot i am so so happy .

I really like this book! I'm new to enameling and love to read and see everything I can regarding the subject. This book gives an overview of basic enameling techniques, but also in depth information of some well known enamelists. They share some of their techniques of their beautiful work. There is a gallery of artists and their work. Wonderful inspiration for the new enamelist as well as the more experienced. I hesitated a bit before I ordered this book because I had not looked at it ever. Well worth the decision to purchase!

Yeah, nah. If you're an enamalist or jeweler looking for a book with advice or direction, this isn't your book. It's a collection of enameled art, and although some of it is impressive (mostly in size, as you wonder where they even find a kiln big enough and consistent enough to fire these pieces), it's mostly a collection of pictures of "meh" enamel "art" and details about the artsit. Nothing in this book will enlighten you on the methods or techniques used to create true art. Just a collection of enameled art, and I've seen far better in Google searches.Two stars only because I guess some folks really want a book with pictures of enameled things. Me, I'd prefer a book with some technical specs.

This is the best book on jewelry enameling techniques, that I have and I have many. Great artists share their skills and techniques. Very educational, very many beautiful inspiring photographs.

This is an interesting book. The photographs are beautiful and it is interesting to read about people who are experts in the field of enameling.

This is an excellent book for anyone interested in enamelling and perhaps practically it is more suitable for the more advanced enameller. It describes the many and various techniques of enamelling, the equipment and procedures used for the preparation of the metal and enamel and the different effects which may be achieved. It also has the most beautiful illustrations of enamels created by masters of this craft. A very good addition to to my library.

Great pictures. Inspirational!

If you have an interest in enamelling I would recommend that you take a look at this book

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