Waist drum Cloisonne beads also have a mixture of colours 

Material: Mainly copper

Style: Waist drum 

Size:  12mmx10mm Approx

Quantity: 10 pcs 

Postage:

Free postage of combine items over $50.00.

Combine shipment of total items under $50.00. The maximum postage charge cap is $9.00. 



What is Cloisonne?

Cloisonne is the combination arts of porcelain and metal. Cloisonne is also called inlaid enamel which is the unique technique of the combination of porcelain and bronze with arts. A variety of products are using the cloisonne technique, like cookware, vases, dishes, cups, teapots and beads. The enameled crafty cloisonne beads can be use to make cloisonne jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, brooches, chokers, hair pins, rosaries, earrings, purses, handbags, antiques or cloisonne crafts. 


The History behind Cloisonne

Chinese cloisonne, whose history can date back to over 500 years ago, is well-known Chinese traditional enamelware. It is actually called the "Blue of Jingtai" as blue is the dominant color adopted for enameling, and celestial cloisonne became prevalent during the reign of Jingtai (1450--1456) in the China Ming dynasty. Owing to the brilliant color and splendid designs, cloisonne has been highly appraised. 

Regarding the making of cloisonne, it involves quite elaborate and complicated processes: base-hammering, soldering, enamel-filling, enamel firing, polishing and gilding.