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| Champlevé is an enamelling technique, whereby engraved or etched shapes in the surface of the metal, are filled with enamel and fired. | ||
| Engraving the decoration is completed by hand, using a graver or using the acid etching technique. A CNC machine could also be used to create an ‘engraving’, suitable for this enamelling technique. | ||
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A ‘holding’ solution (gum tragacanth / water or jewellers cellular adhesive or klyr-fire gum solution) is brushed into the engraved areas. | |
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Enamel powder is sieved over the engraved / etched shape. Excess enamel falls off the copper, when it is shaken / tapped. (WEAR DUST MASK WHEN SIFTING ENAMEL) |
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| The enamel is then fired between 750°C and 850 °C and cleaned using the normal processes. | ||
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| An alternative to etching / engraving shapes in to the surface of metal, is to use a rolling mill to press shapes in. The ‘textures’ are not as deep as those that are etched. This technique is worth trying. | ||
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