In this issue of the Journal, I have included reports and notes on the work of two Guild members, whose speciality lies in painting in enamel - but their styles are totally different. One painter is Monica Larkin who is known for her sensitive and delicately executed pictures; the other is Janice de'Maine, whose work is at the other end of the scale – almost microscopically miniature and presented mostly as jewellery.

A newer member of the Guild, Janice made an impressive 'debut' at the Leicester AGM/Conference where she not only received her Craftsman certificate, but carried off the Chairman's Rose Bowl and the Maureen Carswell Award for her enamelling.

The Editor

 

HAND-PAINTED ENAMELS

Janice de'Maine

 

PREPARATION

All metal used is enamelling quality silver, die-stamped from 18-gauge sheet, and then hallmarked.

Enamel for base-coats is Blythe's White 263T6/50 or Blythe's Transparent Blue 263 L37.

 

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