Welcome to Why This Works, a new Curbed column in which decorator and former shelter-magazine editor Alexa Stevenson looks point-blank at professionally decorated rooms and breaks down the elements that make it work.
The traditional technology of performance of enamel is very old and original. Painting on enamel is close to painting on porcelain, that's why enamel charms are real work of art. During a painting process fire-resistant enamel paints on a charm are burnt some times and those colors of paints varies.
Painting by fire-resistant dye on an enamel basis practically eternally keeps cleanliness, shine and a transparency of color.
Italian enamel charms are absolutely beautiful and colorful. Set onto a stainless steel link or gold charm, the sparkling metal provides a beautiful, sparkling background that makes bright colors of enamel charms more prominent.
