Creating Wearable Jewelry Using Experimental Enameling Techniques

Earley-Thiele, Margaret

Creating Wearable Jewelry Using Experimental Enameling Techniques

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2009

Authors

Earley-Thiele, Margaret

Publisher

East Carolina University

Abstract

My thesis explores the topic of creating dimensional enamel forms through the use of experimental enameling techniques. While the pieces are based on the foundation of basic enameling, I pushed the material's limits to make the enamel come off the surface of the metal. These techniques allow me to create a visual energy on the surface of the copper with glass. I placed the enamels in sterling silver settings to make each one a wearable piece of jewelry. The jewelry pieces make up three series of work: Potential Energy, Contained Energy, and Free Radical.