The art of enamelling upon metal : with a short appendix concerning miniature painting on enamel (1906)
Fisher, Alexander, 1864-1936 · London : Offices of "The Studio," · leaf 30
, the crucible being stirred all the time, and the mixture is ready for the furnace. It may require several firings and good stirrings before the ingredients become thoroughly combined. As soon as the combination is complete the mixture is poured into a tin of water. The enamel substances being… … 3- 4- small quantity of enamel ; then place the mortar over a leather pad, and holding an agate pestle firmly in the left hand perpendicularly over the enamel, strike the top of it with a wooden mallet, taking care to avoid the sides of the mortar. Continue this operation until the enamel is…
Enamel and enameling · Miniature painting
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