✷ CLOISONNÉ WIRE ✷ Cloisonné is a technique that dates back to the 11th century, originally used to decorate metalwork objects. A process in which coloured material such as cut gemstones and glass are separated by strips of Cloisonné, typically gold and silver. In recent years it is more common for Cloisonné to be utilized in enamel jewellery, where the coloured enamel is separated by strips of either gold or silver Cloisonné. Our Cloisonné is polished after is has been shaped to ensure a bright lustre.
✷ OBTAINED FROM AUSTRALIAN MINES ✷ We specialize in wholesale jewellery making supplies, based in Sydney, Australia. This product is 100% sourced from Australian mines. This product is solid pure gold with a purity of 99.99%. It takes on a bright colour. Its kind is ideal for industrial and jewellery manufacturing use.
✷ GUARANTEED QUALITY ✷ This metal has been tested by an internationally accredited laboratory specializing in precious metals to guarantee authenticity and quality. Assay dates are recorded on each individual item dispatched from Ore Metals.
✷ SHIPPING ✷ Your order will be dispatched in 1-3 business days from Sydney, Australia.
✷ MORE INFO✷ Cloisonné is bent into shapes that define the coloured areas. The bends are all done at right angles, so that the wire does not curve up. This is done with small pliers, tweezers, and custom-made jigs. The cloisonné wire pattern may consist of several intricately constructed wire patterns that fit together into a larger design. Solder can be used to join the wires, but this causes the enamel to discolour and form bubbles later on. Most existing Byzantine enamels have soldered cloisonné, however the use of solder to adhere the cloisonné wires has fallen out of favour due to its difficulty, with the exception of some "purist contemporary enamellists" who create fine watch faces and high quality very expensive jewellery. Instead of soldering the cloisonné to the base metal, the base metal is fired with a thin layer of clear enamel. The cloisonné wire is glued to the enamel surface with gum tragacanth. When the gum has dried, the piece is fired again to fuse the cloisonné wire to the clear enamel. The gum burns off, leaving no residue.
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