Question from an enamelist this week: What Is the thickness of the metal being used for Plique a Jour? I have used any gauge from 18 to 30 gauge, and either way I’ve seen it work very well. I’m posting an image here of a jewel that is 30 gauge and...
Plique a Jour Samples I have been asked this week, “have you used opals and would you use them for plique a jour?” So I wanted to share some samples I made the year of the Poppy Project to help answer this question. First we have choices to take classes or research. I...
How to create plique a jour with Tom Herman and Patsy Croft. The first video shows Tom saw piercing the poppy petals to create plique a jour. This second video I am floating the enamels into the poppy stem leaves. This should give you a good idea of how to create...
I have had the pleasure of meeting Hans Meevis a terrific jeweler and instructor of jewel design and concepts. Hans has a blog with many tutorials any jeweler would enjoy. Check it out http://hansmeevis.blogspot.de/2012/10/further-plique-jour-experiments.html He is...
I have found in researching alternative ways to provide backing for plique a jour a material form Fusion Headquarters at www.fusionheadquarters.com Carmen at 503-538-5281 A material they carry is called Wet Felt and comes in a 36″ x 36″ roll. This felt...
What is Plique à Jour and the Plique a Jour Technique Miniature stain glass window effect in jewelry. Frames of metal holding enamel, with no backing, thus allowing the light to come through. Developed in France and Italy early in the 14th century. There are several...
