Etymology
Origin of enameling
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at enamel, -ing 1
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A typical piece, says the label’s creative director, Beth Bugdaycay, especially one that necessitates demanding details like champlevé enameling, can pass between six to nine artisans with different types of expertise.
From New York Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
The show offers no reason to think a major resurgence in enameling is in the offing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2016
He can describe peacocks and chrysanthemums as if enameling a Persian miniature.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 22, 2015
The award is accompanied by a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso that has been made unique by commemorative engraving and enameling.
From Forbes ● Aug. 30, 2014
The specialty of the place is the enameling of gold and silver upon iron.
From A Midsummer Drive Through the Pyrenees by Edwin Asa Dix
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