Plique-à-Jour (also called stained glass or day cloisonné) is a very beautiful technique, by which the transparent enamel is applied in cells cut in metal (without a covered base). Thus the passing light, intensifies and reflects the colors, as in a miniature stained glass window.
The term plique-à-jour (part Italian, part French) would translate "stretched for the light", stretched like a membrane (plique) to let the daylight through (a jour)
There are 4 types of metal preparation techniques before plique-à-jour enamel: by cutting (punching), by welding filigree threads, Shotai' jippo - cloisonne threads & acid etching and cloisonné threads on a small support.
In this course, we will create pieces with fluid shapes and learn how to apply the Plique-a-jour technique through the cutting method.
This enameling course is an intensive one that lasts for 3 days. The basic materials that can be used in the course are 999 silver sheets or 999 silver clay, depending on the experience of the students.
To participate in the Plique-à-Jour course, students are required to have experience in metal drilling or to have attended at least the course. Basic techniques in traditional jewelry. Experience in enamel application techniques is welcome, but not necessarily required.