Creative Enamelling

Materials, Method and Magic

Sheila McDonald

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The Crowood Press Ltd
01 May 2026

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This practical book demystifies the fascinating process of enamelling and encourages you to explore various techniques and to develop your own personal style of work. With clear detailed instruction, it explains the full process of how tiny grains of glass fuse together to form a shiny smooth surface. It goes on to introduce advanced techniques where enamels can be built up in layers, precious metal foils added and wires used to outline intricate designs. This book, written by a leading enameller and teacher, is an encouraging companion for all novices and skilled jewellers interested in learning this astoundingly-beautiful technique.

AUTHOR: Sheila McDonald is a freeman of the Goldsmiths' Company, London. In her enamel pieces, which are predominantly silver, she combines several traditional techniques in a painterly way, mixing transparent enamels with layers of fine gold and silver foil. She works from her studio in Edinburgh.

By: Sheila McDonald
Imprint: The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 407g
ISBN: 9780719846175
ISBN 10: 071984617X
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

SHEILA MCDONALD is a freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company, London. In her enamel pieces, which are predominantly silver, she combines several traditional techniques in a painterly way, mixing transparent enamels with layers of fine gold and silver foil. She works from her studio in Edinburgh.

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Materials, Method and Magic

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