I've a friend who's a silversmith. She says that according to her elderly teacher, back in the day you just sketched in pencil right onto the metal; you could wipe it off with a damp cloth if you messed up.
Well, that was perhaps the most interesting video I’ve seen on YT. Almost unique in that I wanted more when, for most videos, I’m screaming less. Congratulations to the production team including getting the choice and volume of the music just right (for me). If you haven’t been and are able to go, please visit the V&A; a stunning museum with more to see than you can fit into a day. Go for a coffee to the tiled room; I defy anyone not to spend a lot of time there.
The melting temperature of the silver is much higher than the melting point of the enamel, so the kiln temp is set high enough to melt the enamel but not high enough to damage the silver. I imagine before modern kilns with thermostats it must've been a really nerve-wracking job!
Wish this video was longer. It is fascinating to watch .
Came here to make the same comment. Was just getting fascinated by the process, then it was over. More like this please. But longer 🙏
A truly beautiful object. Good clear explanation of the enamelling techniques
Fascinating! I wonder how this was done hundreds of years ago, without the plastic film?
Gorgeous artwork! Particularly the red glass ❤️
I've a friend who's a silversmith. She says that according to her elderly teacher, back in the day you just sketched in pencil right onto the metal; you could wipe it off with a damp cloth if you messed up.
They recreated a Saxon piece on Timeteam. West Langton?
@@rsmith6366 making note of this for later search 👀👍🏼
Well, that was perhaps the most interesting video I’ve seen on YT. Almost unique in that I wanted more when, for most videos, I’m screaming less. Congratulations to the production team including getting the choice and volume of the music just right (for me). If you haven’t been and are able to go, please visit the V&A; a stunning museum with more to see than you can fit into a day. Go for a coffee to the tiled room; I defy anyone not to spend a lot of time there.
Wonderfully produced video 👌
Thank you. Stunning workmanship.
This is truly a work of art! Very beautiful!
Touched greatness
Stunning work. Always enjoy seeing the process and techniques of various types of art and craft.
Beautiful with a surreal glow😍
Thank you. ..so inspired
A great video. I learned something about enamelling and I saw something beautiful being made.
superb video!
Stunning!
Thank you for making these videos.
Amazing
I enjoyed your video - I had always thought enamel was just paint.
Beautiful
Thank you! I have always wondered
Thanks for the video!
Using an actual feather to apply the wet enamel to the piece.
So beautiful and interesting to see the craft. Terrible screeching music at the end.
Very much enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up
But how you made red ename appear on silver ??
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I wonder if gemstones could be powdered to dust and used instead of glass, or, would the fusing temp be too high for the metal to retain it's form?
How does the silver not melt
The melting temperature of the silver is much higher than the melting point of the enamel, so the kiln temp is set high enough to melt the enamel but not high enough to damage the silver. I imagine before modern kilns with thermostats it must've been a really nerve-wracking job!
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Beautiful