On the theory and practice of art-enamelling upon metals (1899)
Cunynghame, Henry H. (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935 · Westminster : A. Constable & Co. · leaf 78
castin a circular plate, about 1 inch thick and 9 inches 42 EXECUTING LIMOGES ENAMELS diameter, and then turned out in the lathe so that thesection is a smooth true circle, and the centre aboutJ an inch lower than the edges. It is better to makethe mould of soft metal rather than hard, becausehard… … Burnishing a Plate into shape with a haematic burnisher upona concave block of wood. brown paper will also serve. All that is wanted is asmooth, uniform concave surface for the plate to restupon. The plate is now cut to shape with a pair of shearsor strong scissors, the corners are clipped off,…
Enamel and enameling
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