12/8/2006: A letter from David Phillips
dcp.freelance@sbcglobal.net
www.freelancewriterphotographer.com

     There is a new book out on the subject of the Art Deco enamel vases of Atelier Camille Fauré, Limoges, France. This is the first book to be published on what is a very important enamel studio whose hey day was from the '20s to 1950 but which continued producing enamel vases all the way through to 1994. One of their vases just sold for $45,000 and they are quite sought after. The techniques theses enamelists use are not only very interesting, there is no one doing it today, the techniques and skills were lost along the way.
     I am attaching a PDF [Click HERE for the PDF] which gives more information.? There is a website which gives more information: www.camillefaure.com
     I would like to make your members aware of the existence of this book and would like to know the best way to do this.
     There is a discount for enamelers too. If they preorder they pay $25 instead of $30 (this includes shipping). If they buy it after it's released they pay $30 + shipping (instead of $35).
     If anyone wants to preorder, the last page of the PDF is an order form or they can order online from the website.
     I hope you and the members of your guild will find this book interesting and valuable.

Best wishes,
David
San Francisco, CA 

7/15/2006: As enamelists, we try to be helpful to one another. Our Guild has recently received requests from two people who have spectacular items to sell. If you need them, you hit the jackpot!!

LARGE PANEL KILN FOR SALE
Owner: Josy Trageser 
Fabricator: Thompson Enamels, Bellevue Ky.
OD: 8 ft high  5.5 ft deep  4.8 ft. wide
Firing chamber: ID:
   28 inches high  48 inches deep  48 inches wide.
Electric “Garage” door opener:
   1) Foot Pedal /or
   2) Garage door opener system
Digital controlling pyrometer
Electric requirements 220 volts  180 amps
fiberfax lining
firing cart included
Asking price $8,500.00 or best offer.
Picture will be published in the ad section 
of July’s Glass on Metal.
Contact: Josiane Trageser 
513-522-6304
You are welcome to examine the kiln across the Ohio River in Cincinnati. Contact Josy during the September enameler’s meeting in Bellevue KY.

Enameling Kiln and Equipment - Complete Set! $850.00
used once! Paragon E-14A kiln, 220 volts
26 4" ceramic trivets
10 4" metal trivets
2 forks
3 8" x 6" steel trivets
tray trivets
7 pieces of 16 gauge 6" x 11" copper sheet
21 8 oz. jars of Thompson opaque enamels full range of colors
5 lbs. jars each of black, white and counter enamel
2 bottles of gum arabic
Contact by phone 723-269-8541
Located in Toms River NJ - - will not ship

Also for Sale - Custom made steel table
$250.00
34"d x 72"w x 36"h 

7/15/2006: Also for sale from Rita Scher: My book, "Jewelry Weaving for Everyone" (2nd edition) which has necklaces with enameled raku pieces is discounted for all enameling artists. I will be happy to give a 20% discount on the book. Please contact via e-mail by clicking Rita's name above.

5/17/2006: The minutes for the Annual Meeting held on April 30, 2006 at the Newark Museum are available HERE. It is in Adobe Acrobat format - if you need to download Acrobat, do so here.

5/17/2006: The minutes for the EGNE Board Meeting held on April 30, 2006 at the Newark Museum are available HERE.

5/11/2006: Piper Wilder is looking for #531 Burnt Orange Transparent. She would like at least 4oz. She is also willing to trade other Thompson enamels. If you are interested, e-mail her by clicking her name.

5/11/2006: Karen L. Cohen got a request to create a commemorative medal.  It is about 1" round, 2-sided 18K gold. As she is unable to do it, she is sending the requirements and email to our members. If you are interested in such a project, please e-mail Vlad Finelshteyn by clicking his name.. 

12/5/2005: WANTED: Anyone who wants to sell a kiln, please contact Jane Hammel-Lampkin by clicking on her name.