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EMAILLAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Jewellery
- Applied Arts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enamelling
1, record 1, English, enamelling
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- enameling 2, record 1, English, enameling
correct, United States
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action or process of covering or adorning with enamel. 3, record 1, English, - enamelling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By enamelling various parts of the design in different colours, a coin or token is transformed into a piece of jewelry. 4, record 1, English, - enamelling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The following are the different modes of enameling: (1) champlevé; (2) cloisonné; (3) basse-taille; (4) plique-à-jour; (5) painted enamel; (6) encrusted; (7) miniature-painted. 5, record 1, English, - enamelling
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Arts appliqués
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- émaillage
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9maillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique qui consiste à broyer en poudre les émaux et à les appliquer à la surface d'un support soit céramique, soit vitreux, soit métallique. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9maillage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En émaillant les différentes parties d'une pièce ou d'un jeton, on les transforme en bijoux. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9maillage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glazing
1, record 2, English, glazing
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of applying glaze to the body, by dipping or spraying, after which it is fixed in the glost firing. 2, record 2, English, - glazing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... covering the body of the ware with a thin coat of glass. This [glazing] not only improves its appearance and durability, but makes it nonporous, or impervious to liquids. 3, record 2, English, - glazing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la céramique
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- émaillage
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9maillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de déposer l'émail ou la couverte sur un support céramique (cru, dégourdi ou biscuit) par trempage, par pulvérisation ou par arrosage manuel ou mécanique. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9maillage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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