Painted Copper

Persian Enameling on Copper

Enameling on copper: The enameling on copper can be considered a very special and beautiful example among handicrafts that were invented by humans through chemical interactions and in a way through laboratory and chemistry-based works. Painted Copper (Enameling on Copper)Painted Copper (Enameling on Copper) The exact history of enameling on copper is not known, but according to the enameling works found so far, it can be dated to more than 5000 years. The art of enameling on Isfahan copper reached its peak from the Safavid era and artists across the country Training was invited to this city. Since then, the art of enameling has been designed and made by Iranian artists as one of the most popular, diverse, and best-selling handicraft products due to the great attention paid by the kings of each period until today. The purchase of enameling on copper in Tehran and other cities of Iran’s country is very prosperous.

Dishes of Painted Copper

In order to get acquainted with the steps of enameling in a brief way, we will explain the following: First, the copper sheet is turned into a desired container by hammering methods, and a kind of copper infrastructure is prepared; Contaminants on the surface of the container and the bumps are completely removed so that the enameling glaze adheres completely to the surface; The enameling glaze is prepared and placed on the dish in two ways: glaze work with a Pistooleh. A Pistooleh is a device used in technical drawing. Its models were made of wood and metal in ancient times, but today they are mostly plastic. Pistoolehs are available in different shapes, sizes and models. At this step, depending on the thickness of the glaze and the strength of the copper infrastructure, the enameling glaze is heated to a temperature of 750 to 900 degrees to bake and stabilize. Duration and temperature are determined based on the experience of the master enameller. This step is repeated up to 3 times. Enamel paint on copper, which is in the form of powder and sold in refractory paint, prepared from metal oxide powder, is prepared. Powder paints should be combined with water and a mixture of gum Arabic and glycerin. The enameling copper designs made on paper are transferred to the dishes by needlework or sanding. Among the types of enameling designs on copper, we can mention Islamic and Khatai, which are very popular among enamellers. Painting of designs with enamel accessories on enameling along with the colors prepared in the previous steps are done in this section because the raw design of enameling on copper in the previous stage has been transferred to the dishes; Baking paints and paintings inside the furnace is the last basic step in making enameling on copper. Sometimes a transparent layer of polyester is applied at the end, which protects the design, patterns, and colors of the enamel, giving it special transparency and shine.

Buy pottery on copper

Students who are interested in learning and starting to work in the field of enameling on copper utensils should purchase the necessary tools and equipment. Ingredients for copper enameling include special paint for copper enamel, glaze, polyester composition, enamel glass material, silk and enough mixture. Copper enamel tools include brush, copy pencil, anvil, copy paper, hammer, saw, bow, Metal saw, baking oven and clamp. Copper utensils and products are very diverse and each has its own characteristics:

Enameling Copper plate

one of the best-selling enamel products and utensils that are produced in different forms. Enameling plate is used as a decorative plate with a durable plastic desktop base or wall sconce at home and at work. Enameling plate paintings in different numbers and sizes have been welcomed. For different organizations and companies, they use enameling plates to make statues and promotional gifts.

Enameling copper vase

Enameling copper vase is used as a decorative device at home and at work to store natural and artificial flowers. Making enameling boards, enameling plate and vase sets, as well as enameled statues with vases in different sizes, is an example of advertising products for different companies.

The art of decorating metals with enameling on copper

Enameling is done on metals and sometimes on other objects such as glass and pottery. This process is done with transparent or opaque colored materials and then baked. Enameling art can perhaps be called laboratory art in which there is the experience of working with materials and chemical interactions. Simply put, enameling dishes are metal that is decorated with a combination of some salts with metal oxides and a certain temperature. All metals such as gold, silver, copper, brass, bronze, etc., on which white glaze can be coated and then the desired lines and patterns are designed on them, are considered as enamel. Of course, today this art is mostly used on copper. Perhaps Isfahan can be called the center of Iran’s enamel industry. Every day, many enameled dishes are designed and made. Of course, buying old classic dishes such as enamel vases, enamel plates, enamel chocolate bowls, enamel cups, enameling bowls and plates have been very successful.

Isfahan's Arts & Crafts (Painted Copper) are created by merging two types of handicrafts, namely Copper craft and Isfahan Enameling crafts. Enamel is one of the oldest and most popular types of handicrafts dating back several thousand years. The enamel can also be made of gold and silver copper, but nowadays most enamel work is done on copper. Enamel working and decorating metals with colorful and baked coats is one of the distinguished courses of art in Isfahan.

The painting style used in copper Called Stylish. Stylist is one of the most valuable types of painting methods. In this style, the artist draws shapes such as flowers, birds, or human faces, etc., and draws lines and flowers around them. Copper and enamel dishes come from the creativity of Isfahan artists. Isfahan's Painted Copper

In general, The copper metal used for the construction of Isfahan's Arts & Crafts (Painted Copper) should have a high relative thickness and strength. To prevent oxidation of copper and its black color, the polyester coating is used on copper. Also, polyester Coating increases the resistance of the product.

This beautiful Handmade Persian handicraft is great for so many things. It could be used for serving types of fruit or sweet and even candy. That is considered to be the most beautiful Isfahan's Painted Copper. This product has a 10 years warranty.

Enameling, the art of painting on copper in Isfahan, is an example of the most beautiful handicrafts. Today, with internet access, it is easy to buy enamel copper products including mirror, bowl, plate, candlesticks, jug, candy pot online from all over the world. Enamel is cheaper than luxury products in other parts of the world, and these beautiful dishes are used for painted copper gifts and handicrafts. Sarah Gallery tries to support this art and artists active in this field by presenting, selling, and distributing Isfahan enameling on copper.

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