Zig Zag cup

Alexandra likes to work on subjects that accentuate and highlight the light and colours attainable with vitreous enamel. Over the years, she has developed the plique-à-jour enamelling technique, progressively pushing its limits. While this traditionally involves piercing the metal surface before adding enamel, Alexandra applies enamel directly to copper that she has already prepared with gold or silver cloisonné. The enamel is then applied in layers, a process that brings out different shades of colour.