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Plique-à-jour enamel allows light to pass through, like a stained glass window in miniature. This is the most challenging type of enamel technique. A thin support of copper or mica serves as a temporary surface for the placement of metal wires to create compartments to hold the enamel. Once the piece is fired, the backing is rubbed away or dissolved using acid, leaving a structure like a colorful dragonfly’s wing. An alternative method uses capillary action to hold the enamel in place during firing, so no backing is used.
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