Heather Croft

Enamelling is a heritage craft over 2000 years old and is created with vitreous enamel which is ground glass with oxides and minerals added. Mainly created on copper, silver and steel. The work is fired in a kiln at up to 1000 degrees centigrade but can be carried out with a blow torch on smaller items.

Q&A

Artist Statement

There are many different processes in enamelling such as scrafitto, raku, cloisonne,, basse taille to name a few. Working with 3d items is more intricate as the powder melts in the kiln and can land in a puddle at the bottom of the kiln

What craft do you work with?

Ceramics – Metals – Clay

What inspires you to work with this craft?

Inspired by colour, mood of day and the landscape this bowl is freely hand painted evolving into the view of the North Yorkshire Moors by the coast.

How do you start your creative process?

The bowl is recycled copper and the creator deliberately leaves her copper bowls uncovered by enamel (ground glass) on the bottom so the viewer can see the work created through the fusing of enamel in a kiln

How would you best describe your workspace and what tools could you not do without?

My work is carried out in a workshop in the garden and silver and copper jewellery pieces are hand made by myself with recycled materials.