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Soft Enamel vs. Hard Enamel

Hard Enamel

Very similar production to traditional cloisonné except that a special resin is utilized to provide colors. This allows the ability to match all colors. This process also does not require an epoxy dome for protection as the surface is hand polished to the same level as the raised metal. Recommended for best quality for small details. Metal borders trap each color.




Soft Enamel

This process uses a die-struck metal the same thickness as used for hard enamel. The same recessed areas with metal borders are hand color filled with soft enamel resin then baked to harden. The surface has recessed areas and epoxy domes can be added to protect and finish the surface color. Color matching is available.

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