Materials: Vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver, fine gold foil, fine silver foil, chrysoprase
Dimensions: 1.75 x 2 x.5 inches
Torch fired enamel brooch
Photo credit: Chris Hierholzer
Chris M Hierholzer
Tallahassee, Florida. USA
I have been involved in metals for 50 years, in foundries, welding shops, and jewelry. I am fascinated with the process and its constantly changing creative aspects. Enameling came into the picture in 1980 and it never ceases to amaze me. During that time and for a number of years afterward, I was part time assistant to William Harper.
An accident involving my right hand caused me to go in a new and interesting direction with my enamels. I look at accidents as turning points in the learning process. Bang on a piece of metal long enough and something will connect.
Materials: Vitreous enamel, copper, sterling silver, fine gold foil, fine silver foil, chrysoprase
Dimensions: 1.75 x 2 x.5 inches
Torch fired enamel brooch
Photo credit: Chris Hierholzer
Chris M Hierholzer
Tallahassee, Florida. USA
I have been involved in metals for 50 years, in foundries, welding shops, and jewelry. I am fascinated with the process and its constantly changing creative aspects. Enameling came into the picture in 1980 and it never ceases to amaze me. During that time and for a number of years afterward, I was part time assistant to William Harper.
An accident involving my right hand caused me to go in a new and interesting direction with my enamels. I look at accidents as turning points in the learning process. Bang on a piece of metal long enough and something will connect.