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metal base, such as gold, silver or copper, is used for
enamelling. The metal base is covered with a thin layer
of transparent enamel which is heated between 800 and 850
degrees and the different models and designs formed out
of gold wires are transposed on it and integrated to it
by fire. Each model will receive a different colouring enamel
and the numerous layers of fired enamels will constitute
the final coloured design.
Champlevé enamel is applied to engraved plates whose
bas-reliefs are filled with enamel up to the surface of
the object.

Painted enamel, used for miniatures and for the decoration
of other enamels, is ground and mixed with essential oils.
Ornamented plates, small cut-out motifs from gold, silver
or platinum sheets, are used for the decoration of finished
objects, embodying the enamel on which they are carefully
placed.
The preparation and setting of precious and half precious
stones in objects of jewellery and watches.
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