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Enameling
Enameling is an ancient Greek art form, dating back to 4th century B.C. This intricate process bonds an opaque layer of glass to a metal,
glass, or ceramic surface by baking at high temperatures, resulting in a decorative
and protective coating.
Unfortunately, with an increasing number of jewelers using plastic enamels and
epoxy paints, enameling with glass has become a lost art form. At Charles Thomae,
all of our enameling is done in glass — a much more elegant complement to fine
jewelry. Every piece we create is hand crafted, resulting in slight variations
in color and shading, making each enameled item a unique treasure.
Color: We use 13 standard colors for our production medals. We can also work with
you on your custom color needs. Contact us any time for a consultation.
 Etching
At Charles Thomae, when it comes to photo etching, we hold equally high standards.
Many of our competitors equate etching to applying a rendering of a signature
or illustration to a metal surface. At Charles Thomae, we specialize in etching
an exact duplication through a proprietary method created by our founder more
than 80 years ago. Timeless, intricate detailing is captured in every photo etched
piece we create, evidence that the very best practices always stand the test of
time.
We etch a wide variety of items for our clients. We often etch silver trays
with wedding invitations, birth announcements or family crests. Plaques and other
corporate gifts can be etched with corporate logos and messages to commemorate
retirements or other business achievements. We also etch trophies for sporting
and charity events.
Applications: Our photo etching process can be applied to a variety of metal surfaces, excluding gold and platinum. Contact us for a consultation.
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