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
- STEP 1
The design is drawn on paper.
- STEP 2
Brass wire is attached to the surface of the piece.
- STEP 3
The vessel and brass wires are powdered with enamel flux.
- STEP 4
The flux turns transparent when fired.
- STEP 5
Colored enamel is laid into the piece.
- STEP 6
Once the enamel has been laid, the piece is fired for 3 minutes at 830℃.
- STEP 7
The cracks are a characteristic of “muddy” enamel. The white lead in the enamel produces an oxide patina on the brass wiring.
- STEP 8
The gaps are laid with new enamel, building up the layers.
- STEP 9
The process is repeated until the gaps disappear completely. The piece is polished and finished.
