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“MUDDY” CLOISONNÉ
Description
An opaque cloisonné that looks like matte mud.
Brass wire instead of silver wire is used to create partitions between the different colored enamel.
Process
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1.The design is drawn on paper.
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2.Brass wire is attached to the surface of the piece.
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3.The vessel and brass wires are powdered with enamel flux.
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4.The flux turns transparent when fired.
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5.Colored enamel is laid into the piece.
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6.Once the enamel has been laid, the piece is fired for 3 minutes at 830℃.
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7.The cracks are a characteristic of “muddy” enamel. The white lead in the enamel produces an oxide patina on the brass wiring.
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8.The gaps are laid with new enamel, building up the layers.
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9.The process is repeated until the gaps disappear completely. The piece is polished and finished.