A small heap of powdered enamel in dusty mauve-pink, finely milled and soft-edged.
  • A neat mound of enamel powder in strong violet-blue, the grains fine and evenly sifted.
  • A mound of enamel powder in soft golden yellow, finely milled and evenly sifted.

Glass enamel is finely ground glass made from a mixture of silica, soda, and flux that melts and fuses to a substrate when fired, forming a smooth, glassy surface. Once cooled, it solidifies into a durable vitreous layer bonded to the underlying material, such as metal or glass.

Composition

Silica, soda, fluxes

Handling Notes

  • Powdered glass enamel is commonly used in metalsmithing, sculpture, and ceramics to apply a colored, glossy coating and design to various objects

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Torched, Asheville, North Carolina. Acquired 2024.

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