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Cloisonné Enamel
Jon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.
@the_watchnerd
The Watchnerd on Twitter
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twitter.com
Johan ten Hoeve
Upcycled Apple Watch by Johan ten Hoeve Till Lottermann—we misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show, it was crafted by Till Lottermann
instagram.com
instagram.com
Antiques of the Future
A book by Lisa S. Roberts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Kadokeshi Eraser
A multi-faceted eraser, made by Kokuyo
amazon.com
amazon.com
Eraser Shield
Similar to what Chris used to use for drafting
amazon.com
amazon.com
Kneaded Eraser
The kind of eraser Jon uses when drawing freehand with a pencil
amazon.com
amazon.com
Rodico
A material similar to kneaded erasers, used by some watchmakers for cleaning & handling small parts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Factis Black Eraser
Chris’ favourite eraser
amazon.com
amazon.com
Drafting Eraser
A classic, Staedtler Mars plastic, white eraser, useful for cleaning mild corrosion off of small parts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Sakura Blooming
A photo Chris took of the cherry blossoms in Japan
offhours.show
offhours.show
Cloisonné Enamel Museum
The Namikawa Cloisonné Enamel Museum that Chris stumbled upon in Kyoto
japanvisitor.com
japanvisitor.com
Urushi Lacquerware
Video demonstration of traditional, Japanese urushi lacquering
youtube.com
youtube.com
Namikawa Yasuyuki
A Japanese craftsman who was a masterful cloisonné artist
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Namikawa Detail
A close-up of some of the detail in one of Namikawa’s vases
offhours.show
offhours.show
Meiji Period
A period in Japan’s history when it moved from being an isolated, feudal society towards the modern culture we are more familiar with today
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Vitreous Enamel
Enamel created by melting glass powder at very high temperatures
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Epoxy Enamel
A modern twist on enamel that utilizes UV radiation to cure the material, rather than heat
heimerle-meule.com
heimerle-meule.com
British Museum
Medieval enamel on exhibit at the British Museum in London, England
britishmuseum.org
britishmuseum.org
V&A Museum
Japanese cloisonné enamel at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England
vam.ac.uk
vam.ac.uk
Fabergé Enamel
The work of Fabergé is what first drew Chris to enamel
faberge.com
faberge.com
Moire Effects
Optical illusions created by interference patterns
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Silverhand Enamel Pens
Examples of some of the enamel pens Chris has crafted in silver, from his Laurium series
offhours.show
offhours.show
Enamel Powder
Enamel powder similar to what Chris uses
amazon.com
amazon.com
Mortar & Pestle
A mortar & pestle are used to grind the glass used for enamel to an appropriate grain size
amazon.com
amazon.com
Klyr-Fire
The binder Chris uses when applying powdered enamel to silver
amazon.com
amazon.com
Fine Mesh Sieve
Chris uses a fine mesh sieve to sift enamel powder onto his work
amazon.com
amazon.com
Donzé Cadrans
A dial manufacturer in Switzerland that specializes in enamel work
donzecadranssa.ch
donzecadranssa.ch
Alundum Stone
One of the types of grinding stones Chris uses to prepare his enamel for a final firing
amazon.com
amazon.com
Diamond Hones
Diamond hones similar to the ones Chris uses to smooth the surface of his enamel work prior to final firing
amazon.com
amazon.com
Courtyard
The courtyard in Namikawa’s house
offhours.show
offhours.show
Kitchen
The kitchen in Namikawa’s house
offhours.show
offhours.show
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By Chris Manning & Jon Edwards
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Jon introduces Chris to an unusual, Japanese eraser. Chris recounts the incredible work of a cloisonné enamelist he came across on a trip to Japan last spring and discusses his own processes as an enamel artist at Silverhand Studios.
@the_watchnerd
The Watchnerd on Twitter
twitter.com
twitter.com
Johan ten Hoeve
Upcycled Apple Watch by Johan ten Hoeve Till Lottermann—we misattributed the mechanical Apple watch conversion in the show, it was crafted by Till Lottermann
instagram.com
instagram.com
Antiques of the Future
A book by Lisa S. Roberts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Kadokeshi Eraser
A multi-faceted eraser, made by Kokuyo
amazon.com
amazon.com
Eraser Shield
Similar to what Chris used to use for drafting
amazon.com
amazon.com
Kneaded Eraser
The kind of eraser Jon uses when drawing freehand with a pencil
amazon.com
amazon.com
Rodico
A material similar to kneaded erasers, used by some watchmakers for cleaning & handling small parts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Factis Black Eraser
Chris’ favourite eraser
amazon.com
amazon.com
Drafting Eraser
A classic, Staedtler Mars plastic, white eraser, useful for cleaning mild corrosion off of small parts
amazon.com
amazon.com
Sakura Blooming
A photo Chris took of the cherry blossoms in Japan
offhours.show
offhours.show
Cloisonné Enamel Museum
The Namikawa Cloisonné Enamel Museum that Chris stumbled upon in Kyoto
japanvisitor.com
japanvisitor.com
Urushi Lacquerware
Video demonstration of traditional, Japanese urushi lacquering
youtube.com
youtube.com
Namikawa Yasuyuki
A Japanese craftsman who was a masterful cloisonné artist
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Namikawa Detail
A close-up of some of the detail in one of Namikawa’s vases
offhours.show
offhours.show
Meiji Period
A period in Japan’s history when it moved from being an isolated, feudal society towards the modern culture we are more familiar with today
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Vitreous Enamel
Enamel created by melting glass powder at very high temperatures
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Epoxy Enamel
A modern twist on enamel that utilizes UV radiation to cure the material, rather than heat
heimerle-meule.com
heimerle-meule.com
British Museum
Medieval enamel on exhibit at the British Museum in London, England
britishmuseum.org
britishmuseum.org
V&A Museum
Japanese cloisonné enamel at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England
vam.ac.uk
vam.ac.uk
Fabergé Enamel
The work of Fabergé is what first drew Chris to enamel
faberge.com
faberge.com
Moire Effects
Optical illusions created by interference patterns
wikipedia.org
wikipedia.org
Silverhand Enamel Pens
Examples of some of the enamel pens Chris has crafted in silver, from his Laurium series
offhours.show
offhours.show
Enamel Powder
Enamel powder similar to what Chris uses
amazon.com
amazon.com
Mortar & Pestle
A mortar & pestle are used to grind the glass used for enamel to an appropriate grain size
amazon.com
amazon.com
Klyr-Fire
The binder Chris uses when applying powdered enamel to silver
amazon.com
amazon.com
Fine Mesh Sieve
Chris uses a fine mesh sieve to sift enamel powder onto his work
amazon.com
amazon.com
Donzé Cadrans
A dial manufacturer in Switzerland that specializes in enamel work
donzecadranssa.ch
donzecadranssa.ch
Alundum Stone
One of the types of grinding stones Chris uses to prepare his enamel for a final firing
amazon.com
amazon.com
Diamond Hones
Diamond hones similar to the ones Chris uses to smooth the surface of his enamel work prior to final firing
amazon.com
amazon.com
Courtyard
The courtyard in Namikawa’s house
offhours.show
offhours.show
Kitchen
The kitchen in Namikawa’s house
offhours.show
offhours.show