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Custom Lapel Pins: Cloisonne - How they are made?
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Molding
The Cloisonne Process today has been develped by molding the copper surgace to form the "cloisons"
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Outline Cutting Cutting molds are made separately, then cut to the eact outline of the desing
Outline cutting molds may be required depending on the complexity of the desing
If a center hole or cu-out is required, an additional cut-through mold must be used
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Coloring Enamel is compoed of glass-like material combined with metal oxides and clay into fine powder. Cloisonne powder cannot be mixed like paints or soft enamel, as each color returns to its own shade after heating
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Firing Colors are fired one at a time at 1,600F for two to four minutes to stabilize the enamel and prevent color bleeding
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Stoning & Polishing Each piece is fully cooled
Finishing is by rubbing the surface with a carborundum stone until all excess color has been worn away
The surface is then polished until it is smooth and shinning
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Attachment Attachment is soldered onto the back of each piece
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Plating Plating now can be processed. The quality of plating varies with the lenght of time the metal is soaked in the plating liquid.
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Inspection & Packing
All items are strictly inspected before delivery. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. |
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