Enamels are made by fusing finely-ground coloured glass to metal at a very high temperature. It’s a technique that goes back to the 13th Century.

Even so the art of enamelling is not one that is widely practiced so I am privileged to be one of a relatively small group that still has the skills.

I use a kiln heated to anywhere between 790°C to over 900°C. At these temperatures, copper becomes cherry red and enamel does unexpected things. Most of my enamels will have been fired many times before I am happy with the result.

A seemingly magical process produces an alchemy of glass, oxides and pigments which transforms the powdered glass into beautiful coloured pieces that will remain as vibrant as the day they emerged from the kiln.