{"product_id":"enamelling-the-complicity-of-fire-and-art-book-by-andreu-vilasis","title":"Enamelling - The Complicity of Fire and Art - Book by Andreu Vilasís","description":"\u003ch1\u003e'Enamelling - The Complicity of Fire and Art' - by Andreu Vilasís\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're excited to be introducing the English translation of this absolutely stunningly beautiful hardback book, filled with everything you could ever need to know about enamelling. This technical book has had a complete overhaul and refresh, and has lots of new additions and information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis technical manual covers everything from 'What is enamel' and what tools you need, to how to work with enamels and techniques new and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded are chapters on enamelling techniques such as the traditional Cloisonné, Champlevé and Plique-à-jour and the more modern Sgraffito and Stencils, as well as more unusual techinuqes, like electro-forming, oxidation, photo enamel, and decals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will give you a wonderful introduction to the centuries-old art of enamelling. Written with clarity and passion by a leader in the field, this book covers all the popular techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a beginner at enamelling or have some experience in the art, you'll find this an excellent reference book. You will not be able to flick through this book without feeling inspired, with stunning high detail photos of intricate enamel work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFully illustrated, 256 pages, hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish translation of 'Esmaltar. La complicidad del fuego con el arte'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTranslation by Mer Almagro.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book was first published in Catalan in 1982 and was at the time the first professional, technical manual on the art of enamel over metals published in Europe in the 20th century. It was translated into Spanish in 1983, and went through several revisions. In 2022 it had a complete update and overhaul and - finally - it is now translated into English!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndreu Vilasís was born in Barcelona in 1934, and has been a vitreous enamel artist since the 50’s. Andreu began teaching in the 1970’s \u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003eat the Llotja School \u003c\/span\u003eand was a professor well into his seventies. His work is exhibited in many museums. He was an active artist and helped work on the updated version of this book up to his last days. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003e2022 he was awarded the Cross of Sant Jordi, posthumously, for his long career as an enameller of international prestige. Not only for his creative work but also for his continued work as a teacher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe leave you with Andreu's own words;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I hope and desire that the reader of this book will find within it a guide in their tasks, emerging from the experience of an entire life dedicated to this art.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JWMetals ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58321594319183,"sku":"255-0111","price":49.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/2591\/2911\/files\/Product_Image_Template_6__58297.1677508941.800.800.jpg?v=1785151422","url":"https:\/\/www.metalclay.co.uk\/products\/enamelling-the-complicity-of-fire-and-art-book-by-andreu-vilasis","provider":"Metal Clay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}