Arch Enamels by Howard Eisman
Fire, Glass and Color
Arch Enamels by Howard Eisman
Fire, Glass and Color
Vitreous Enamel
Enameling is a process of melting glass on metal for decorative artistic and industrial purposes. The term "enamel" has been used in various ways which can be confusing. The "enamel" paint that is sold in paint stores has been so named because it imitates the gloss of glass on metal The enameled cookware that people use involves a slightly different "enamel", a compound which has clay added to the glass.. Pure glass is used in most art enameling; it is baked onto metal with heat. Vitreous (glass) enameling works best with copper, silver and gold but other metals have been used. An oven of some sort is needed to melt the glass, and, thus, the size of an art enamel is limited. by the size of the oven (kiln). Temperatures in the oven have to be very high.
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A Brief History
Enameling seems to have begun in the Bronze Age. Archeologists have found many examples of glass purposely fused with metal to fashion jewelry and objects of art . Larger and larger objects of art were fashioned in subsequent epochs.Enamels were primarily transparent. Opaque enamel was developed during the renaissance; this led to enamel being used to fashion images, much like oil paint.
A Brief History: Continued
Technical developments during the renaissance allowed enamel art to get larger and larger.
Since then, enameling has been done in all sizes.. At present, enameling is done with electric ovens, operating at 1300-1600 degrees Fahrenheit (700-850 degrees Celsius). Most of these kilns are small and designed for jewelry making.
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In order to make large enamels, Howard has built his own kiln with a specialized system of putting material in and out of the kiln. Howard does enamels that are meant to fit in with a landscape. They are permanent installations that are impervious to weather. They work well with flowers and other garden architectural objects.
Vitreous Enamel is glass melted onto metal. It is impervious to sun, weather, and time. Thus, it is a good medium for outdoor art.
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